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That's an interesting paper. I'd like to see more research done on this as I think being able to minimize injuries (which I suspect are more common when you're
by kenjackson 14y ago
That's an interesting paper. I'd like to see more research done on this as I think being able to minimize injuries (which I suspect are more common when you're lifting 80+% of your max) while still gaining muscle mass would be the holy grail for those of us in middle age. :-)
- analog 14y agoFocussing on good form and slowly increasing the weight are the ways to minimize injuries, whether you're young or old. Take a video with your phone and either check your form yourself or ask online for a form check.
- runamok 14y agoExcept many gyms have strict "no video" policies because of pervs. Quite frustrating to not be able to video yourself. I requested an exception once at a 24 hour gym and they had the most inane excuse. They said "there may be witness protection people here that could be compromised". I really had no response to that one...