I did get many queries regarding joint pain and lifting. Here are some facts to clear that. Usual concern is that lifting will lead to injuries or some kind of joint issues but if we’re going to believe the studies exactly the opposite is the case.
Studies are indicating that consistent lifting is progressively increasing the bones and connective tissue mineral density which automatically builds up the resilience and ability to handle external resistance.
This results in reduced risk of injuries and fractures/ruptures.
Few studies even found links between lifting and release in chronic back pain.
Lifting increases skeletal muscle cross-sectional area and progressively increases demands on the same through progressive increase in external resistance which automatically requires proportional adaptation of the surrounding connective tissue.
Lifting is basically dynamic motion/stretch under resistance so your connective tissue has to adapt to that motion too.
Of course risk of injury will always be present but that is why properly dialed in volume, intensity, recovery and obtaining necessary mobility to meet the dynamic range of motion demands are important.
Actually if we analyze the studies it turns out that lifting has lower risk of injury compared to other dynamic sports.
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