LIFTING FORM AND INJURY; STRENGTH AND BONE DENSITY; TRAINING WITH ARTHRITIC KNEES

In the second installment of the June 2022 QA with Sully and Coach Noah Hayden, we discuss the real risks of imperfect lifting form, the wrong way to train for increased bone mineral density, and the use of high-impact and high volume training in the setting of arthritis.

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RESOURCES:
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Volume and the Master (Sullivan and Baker)

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[martysilber]

Sully—-and community
Absolutely love your channel and newsletter.
67 years old. A few issues. Back, severed ACL, but still very active and motivated.
Been working w trainer last several months. Game changer.
Now—this is MY experience. Not in my soap box, not promoting.
Just sharing MY truth.
On July 2nd, I celebrated one full year of being 100 percent carnivore.
Nothing but meat, bacon, butter, eggs.
My BP is normal, after 22 years on medication. No more!
My labs have not looked this good since I was in my 40’s.
Yes…my cholesterol has gone up from 166 to 202. But I am not concerned in the least about this.
There has never been one, not one study that directly links cholesterol to heart disease, it’s all speculation.
I’m sharing my experience because it feels so good to feel so good.
Thx for your channel

[jasonpedwaydon]

I bought a Greysteel hoodie. Fit was just a little too small. I was able to exchange 100% hassle free. Thx both coaches I love what you do!

[johnnyyukon]

'slow lifts' your preaching to the choir. With good form. Works for me at 69 yrs young, been lifting since I was 16 yrs old. Thanks guys, enjoy your vids.

[mike]

Just an amen. When I load the body, it hurts less. So much so, I'm compelled to do my deadlifts. Odd.

[stevearttus]

I've been seeing a lot of videos about the Heavy Duty training system. But being 50 yrs old, I worry I'll injure myself. I have had luck gaining strength by reducing weight and training to failure. Never realized that counts for intensity, most influencers just don't say that. Love your videos.

[gregorymccoy]

I would love to see the good Doctor, who eviscerates studies, have a long conversation with YouTuber Jeff Nippard, who seems to breathe studies. Love your videos. I wish you could make more.

[KN-zfyj]

Appreciate the content, particularly about the arthritis. It's remarkably difficult to find accurate and actionable information.

[fortitudetrainingsystems]

I love the talk about simply avoiding movements that cause pain. Unless there is some sort of very specific goal the trainee has in mind and is okay with running the risk of more damage to the joint, an alternative should be found. I personally like using the kettlbell swing as it is relatively easier to learn for most people than the olympic lifts and is a non impact movement that still works power.

[allisonfalin]

❤If I want my knees to hate me I do plyometrics or walking lunges. I’ll lift all day long vs bounding up a hill. I much prefer to hike and walk regularly rather than sitting on the sofa with ice on my knees.

[inn]

I'm 57 yrs 5ft 8-9in 80 kg
I was getting bad knees from back Squats done some research then started doing dumb bell front squats thus strengthening the quads around the knee the knee pain was alleviated .still continued with back squats with no knee pain.

[timmer]

I just got and read the Barbell Prescription. I'm excited to try it. Unfortunately I have rotator cuff repair surgery next week. The doctor says no weightlifting for 6 months. So I'll just walk and do whatever I can till I'm healed then I'm going to try this program. I'm 66 and in decent shape but I want to get stronger for my old age as I lost my wife to cancer and don't want to lose my independence as I age. I also want to keep working, I'm a carpenter and I want to keep building houses. So this is very important to me. Thanks for writing the book and for your encouragement.

[kamoamo]

Thank you for another great video. Appreciate your time and effort making and sharing videos.

[ExSoldier]

I’m a 65 year old veteran who gets his care from the VA. I was an infantry captain during the Cold War and beat my body up pretty good for those years. Lots of back injuries including a spine compression from a Helicopter mishap. I’m in the VA chiropractic program along with physical therapy. I also have balance problems. I use elastic bands in resistance training, but I need exercises to keep my back both strong and flexible.

[fredmerzrs]

Good video and I loved that skit on SNL. Nice touch!

[DeanHenry-hmbd]

Great video gentlemen, I’m 65 with bone on bone arthritis in my knees, I can squat, but just to parallel, I spend about 15 minutes warming up my knees before I squat which helps, can you suggest any other leg exercises along with squats, that you would suggest to do, thank you both for a outstanding channel that you have.

[jeffreybabino]

Hi Dr Scully how are you great video thanks 🏋️

[JohnnyNowhere]

Lmao. I'm 66 and my son is always slamming me about my form. I told him that once he can hang with me for 40 miles on a road bike and do 70 leg extentions with 65 pounds, I'd take his advice.

[youknow]

Love your channel. I've got a decade till I hit 60, but love hearing your advice.

Could you give advice, or do a video about clicking knees, and clicking shoulders. How worried should I be, and if exercise would help or make it worse?
Thank you.

[rdmckeever]

Another helpful video. Thanks. What is your take on the use of an inversion table post workout? I find it helpful but that just may be the blood rush talking...

[shantanusapru]

Instead of a link to the Latham paper, the link to the Stengel paper (& it's Stengel, not Stenger, as incorrectly mentioned in the Resources) has been given twice in the Resources.
Please correct this & provide the link/citation to the Latham paper.
Thanks!
P.S.: Great video!