

152 - Michael Mash, DPT, CSCS - Making Barbell Exercises More Accessible for More People
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Modifying Lifts for Pain
- Prioritize modifying barbell lifts for pain over immediately resting.
- Explore different stance, grip, and bar positions to find tolerable variations.
Fear of Spinal Flexion
- Michael Mash developed a fear of spinal flexion after a deadlift injury.
- He hip hinged even for simple tasks, which led to back and hip pain.
Segmental vs. Global Lifting
- Unconscious, uncoached humans move segmentally, distributing motion through all joints.
- Weight training often involves fixing certain segments, which can cause issues like pinching.