"Lifting barbells is bad for you"

firef1y72

My PT does bodyweight and TRX (and kettlebell and dumbell) work with me and it's a tough workout that she designs to compliment my heavier lifting with a barbell (and running). I don't think it's one the other, but both have their place (try doing 10x hill sprints followed by 100 weighted squats and lunges and tell me you're not going to see a difference when you get under the bar)

kwtilbury

Seems to me you would agree on the general training protocol prior to first session. Next time, ask for that information up front.

DopeItUp

JaxxieKat wrote: »

A 90 degree squat is sufficient unless you're doing powerlifting squats. A2G squats with lower weight are more stressful on the knees and don't really produce any significant benefit over a parallel squat. With that said, it's not very useful to have a trainer you don't click with. Hopefully the next one will be a much better fit for you.

Congratulations on being "that person". Squatting deeper with less weight is LESS stress on the knees versus stopping early.

wackyfunster

notfunnymom wrote: »

jemhh wrote: »

I find it hard/awkward to stop at 90%. Getting low has never been a problem for me. It's getting back up, lol. Anyway, like usmcmp said, if you can do the exercises with good form all is well. I do think that bodyweight and dumbbell exercises are overlooked when they could be better options for some people. But barbells are fine.

It's just natural for me to go below 90 degrees. He was adamant that it's not safe though. Oh well, not going back.

That's really dumb. Squatting above parallel is actually a lot worse for your knees and back, as it prevents you from properly engaging the hips out of the hole. Additionally, the muscles supporting the knees are designed to operate under the heaviest forces at full extension and full flexion, so partial heavy squats are a brilliant way to damage your knees.