Dr Jordan Feigenbaum of Barbell Medicine talks orthopaedic cost, getting healthy and specificity of training
Movement Optimism
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Evidence-based Support for Heavy Resistance Training
The proponents of heavy resistance training argue that exercises like heavy deadlifts, squats, and bench press are essential, questioning the effectiveness of alternative exercises. Despite lacking evidence of lower injury risk with alternative exercises, the speaker emphasizes the importance of basing assertions on evidence rather than personal experience or biases. The speaker questions the biological plausibility of alternative exercises being more effective than heavy resistance training given the body's adaptability to such exercises.
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