![]() ![]() There is no need to prioritise barbell training over other types of workouts (unless you want to grow faster) but you shouldn't shun this awesome piece of home gym equipment either. swapping deadlifts out for kettlebell swings or pull-ups. Include more complementary exercises to the ones you do most often, e.g. Keep the workouts fresh by rotating exercises and playing around with intensity, volume, sets and reps. ![]() I suggest you take a sensible approach to barbell training. What's the takeaway? Should you avoid barbells? Or maybe use them more? People with no joint issues have no reason to avoid the barbell if older people with joint issues can benefit from using resistance training. Research shows that strength training has particularly strong functional benefits for older adults with osteoarthritis. On the contrary: it can strengthen the joints and the ligaments that can make your limbs more resilient overall. However, when used correctly, heavy barbell training won't have a negative impact on your joints. You can be holding the barbell wrong, using weights that are too heavy for you or over-train. Why does Teo think you should ditch barbells? He says the heavy weights and the position of the barbell puts too much pressure on the wrist, elbow and shoulder joints. I probably would've waited a bit with that announcement. As a matter of fact, he uses the intro of his video to promote his new "Barbell Only" program! Oh, the irony. I agree that an experienced lifter such as Teo won't see significant results from lifting increasingly heavier barbells but still, saying people should avoid using them is a bit of s stretch.īy the way, the video is titled "Why I Stopped Doing Barbell Exercises & You Should Too" so I guess Teo isn't saying he never touched a barbell. Teo used barbells to build his physique and I'm sure he still often use them, despite what he says in the video. Now, when people like Teo says he doesn't use barbells because it puts a lot of strain on the joints, I tend to scoff a little. Deadlifts are an even better example: this exercise is the King of Lifts, after all, and use almost all muscles in your body, making it the most effective workout not only to build strength but also to lose weight (as it burns the most calories). The distinction between pain and performance when working with lifting technique.On the other hand, doing bench presses will build your arms, pecs, shoulders, lats and core. The three biggest mistakes Eugene sees people doing with their training and nutrition. How there is no right and wrong way to move. Lessons from bodybuilding used in the general population and for pain. You may want to watch the episode on video as seeing us will probably make it easier to cope with the sound: ![]() The distinction between pain and performance when working with lifting technique. I'm really sorry about it and have repaired the sound as well as I was able to, of course it would have been better without the broken cable. Unfortunately the sound of the episode is affected by a cable being broken inside, which caused a buzzing sound and my microphone did not record. You may know him from Instagram, but if not I think you will like him! He is a former bodybuilder and for many years he has been a strength coach, and educator within the field of training and nutrition. In this special episode, I’m visited by coach Eugene Teo, who was in Denmark in June 2019 to host his Muscle Mechanics workshop. ![]()
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