What is the most common reason that somebody gets injured while lifting?
improper form!!
- Updated Apr 6, 2008 10:41am
Have you ever had a lifting injury?
Yes
What type of injury was it? How long were you injured? How did you recover?
i blew out my t1 rib on my left side while using a cable chest press machine. my own fault: i pushed out with my left shoulder, lifting it off the bench. the deep tissue muscle that conjoins the bicep and the pectoral muscle underneath spent the next two hours trying to pull my rib back in (waiting to see a chiropractor) and subsequently i ended up with a lot of deep tissue bruising. it took the better part of 8 weeks to fully heal without fear of reinjury.i blew out my t1 rib on my left side while using a cable chest press machine. my own fault: i pushed out with my left shoulder, lifting it off the bench. the deep tissue muscle that conjoins the bic...more
- Updated Apr 25, 2008 2:06pm
What is the one tip you would give somebody who is just getting started?
i always recommend when people aren't sure what they are doing to invest some time and money into a personal trainer. they are educated in how to develop muscle density and how to use the equipment with proper form for optimum efficiency. i always recommend when people aren't sure what they are doing to invest some time and money into a personal trainer. they are educated in how to develop muscle density and how to use the equipment w...more
- Updated Apr 6, 2008 10:38am
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