The E3 Rehab Podcast 137. E3 Rehab vs Stu McGill: Back to Reality
Feb 27, 2024
The podcast discusses Stu McGill's claims on deadlifting for older adults, the McGill Big 3, vacuuming disc bulges, and non-specific low back pain. They challenge misconceptions, explore individualized exercise approaches, and empower informed exercise choices. The episode provides critical analysis, explores back pain prevention strategies, and emphasizes the importance of personalized care in managing back pain.
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Deadlifts for Older Adults
- Consider various deadlift modifications like different rep ranges, loads, and variations.
- Don't limit older adults to strict barbell deadlifts; explore other options.
Hip Replacements and Exercise
- Stu McGill claims that people who deadlift and squat will need hip replacements, citing powerlifters and yogis as examples.
- However, he admits he doesn't study the epidemiology of hip replacements.
Exercise Variation vs. Specialization
- Stu McGill suggests that people should stick to exercises their bodies are adapted to, discouraging variation.
- This contradicts his claim that moderates, who vary their activity, avoid hip replacements.