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Can weightlifting cause glenoid bone loss?

Can weightlifting cause glenoid bone loss?

Get the Basics... Weightlifting does not cause glenoid bone loss. When done properly, weightlifting can actually do a lot of good in helping to prevent glenoid bone loss. After you are 30-years-old, bone mass no longer develops and the focus has to shift to retaining...
Are There Weightlifting Restrictions If You Have Bulging Discs?

Are There Weightlifting Restrictions If You Have Bulging Discs?

Get the Basics... The most common place along the spine for a disc to slip is the lower part of your backbone. Weight training is very beneficial in aiding in the prevention of bulging discs. If you have a herniated disc and are in severe pain, then you need to rest....
Can weightlifting cause glenoid bone loss?

Are There Weightlifting Programs for People with Hemiarthroplasty?

Get the Basics... Hemiarthroplasty is the surgical procedure of replacing half of the hip joint. You need to be cleared to lift weights by a doctor before doing any exercise. While there are no specific programs, it is wise to consult a physical therapist as they can...
When Can a Boy Start Weightlifting?

When Can a Boy Start Weightlifting?

Get the Basics... Talk to your child’s doctor about any exercise program they participate in. A boy should not start lifting weights before he hits puberty, usually around 12 to 13 years of age. Pre-pubescent boys do not have the amount of natural steroid...
What are the most effective weightlifting exercises?

What are the most effective weightlifting exercises?

Get the Basics... A list of the most effective weight training exercises is going to be dependent on your goals. One method to use when approaching your weightlifting exercises is the progressive overload principle. Sometimes what makes the best exercises has nothing...