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The "do nots" of strength training | Peter Attia and Andy Galpin — Whalespan

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The "do nots" of strength training | Peter Attia and Andy Galpin

Peter Attia10m · 2024-07-20

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✓Well SupportedIntroducing load should only occur after mastering movement patterns and controlling eccentric phases.✓Well SupportedLong-term aerobic exercise induces adaptations that improve muscle hypertrophy from resistance training.✓Well SupportedA few miles of running per week is sufficient to maintain lower body tissue tolerance.✕Not SupportedAdding volume to dysfunctional movement patterns increases the risk of injury and is less effective than mastering movement, load, and speed.◐Partially Supported

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Prioritize understanding and mastering proper movement patterns before progressively loading them to prevent injuries and ensure training continuity.

◐Partially SupportedA torn Achilles tendon is a common injury in middle-aged men returning to high-intensity activities after inactivity.

◐Partially SupportedWarming up with various jumping exercises can improve lower leg variability and introduce tension within tendons and connective tissue at unusual angles.

◐Partially SupportedThe ability to run a mile decently is a basic capability that a normal human should possess.

◐Partially SupportedTissue tolerance can be improved by gradually exposing it to increasing stress over time.

◐Partially SupportedIncorporating some sprinting, such as running straightaways and walking corners for two laps, can help prevent foot and Achilles-related injuries.

◐Partially SupportedGood aerobic fitness is powerful and important even when the primary goal is to gain muscle mass.

◐Partially SupportedExercise-induced injuries in older adults are rarely due to muscle problems but rather connective tissue or joint issues from repetition of bad movement patterns.

◐Partially SupportedTorn Achilles tendons in middle-aged men often occur after inactivity followed by high-intensity activity.