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Re:Ask HN: Comment here about whatever you're passionate abo... by oarfish on Tuesday November 07, 2023 @08:41AM (#38176578)
> mistakes in your form that you do not even realize.

form is entirely overrated in lifting. There's little evidence that a particular way of moving in the gym is more or less injurious, even if it looks funny. Efficiency is another matter, but don't nocebo anyone into not touching barbells in fear of "bad form".

Re:Ask HN: Comment here about whatever you're passionate abo... by polishdude20 on Tuesday November 07, 2023 @10:47AM (#38178176)
Yep, the modern view is that injuries happen due to doing too much too soon rather than any technique problems. Either way injuries are super rare if you follow a program with a good build up of stress over time.
Re:Ask HN: Comment here about whatever you're passionate abo... by wtbdtloopsody on Tuesday November 07, 2023 @01:44PM (#38181009)
oh boy, are you a horrible person.

> Even inefficient lifting is healthy. Youtube is all you need to get started.

this is the best way to not only need a coach but months of rehabilitation.

> form is entirely overrated in lifting.

WHAT THE FUCK. I assume you started early in life and or you have have good joints and tendons. but bad form will absolutely lead to at least tiny injuries that you will notice the latest after a few months.

I am certain you know all that and that you are one of those piece of shit youtubers who want people to fail with free programs and ignoring proper form or even teaching slightly wrong form so that they have to get coaches and see doctors at some point.

fuck you

Re:Ask HN: Comment here about whatever you're passionate abo... by nwiswell on Tuesday November 07, 2023 @03:24PM (#38182283)
> bad form will absolutely lead to at least tiny injuries that you will notice the latest after a few months.

(Citation needed)

> youtubers who want people to fail with free programs and ignoring proper form or even teaching slightly wrong form so that they have to get coaches and see doctors at some point.

(Citation needed)

What is your personal experience with lifting? Have you learned these lessons the hard way, or are these just common myths in the bodyweight fitness community that you've regurgitated without any critical thought in order to justify why you aren't enjoying the benefits of progressive resistance training?

Re:Ask HN: Comment here about whatever you're passionate abo... by wtbdtloopsody on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @05:01PM (#38197744)
yes, I learned my lessons the hard way.

I don't know any bodyweight fitness myths and I do not exercise with my bodyweight alone.

The amount of critical thought I have put into the things I have not elaborated on is insane.

I cannot back up my statements with data. Partially due to laziness, partially because the data does not exist yet and mostly because athletes lie too much.

I fucking love progressive resistance training.

Re:Ask HN: Comment here about whatever you're passionate abo... by oarfish on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @01:29AM (#38187381)
You seem to be very passionate in a conviction not based on data.