GoodFriday: On supplement I’m using, is heavy lifting dangerous, & sucking
Happy GoodFriday!
Here’s something I heard, thought, and did this week.
Something I Heard:
This week I read an interesting article from renowned strength coach, Greg Nuckols. The article examined the safety of powerlifting and whether it’s actually dangerous or not. To summarize the article, research seems to suggest that lifting heavy is not only safer than other recreational activities but can have solid health benefits.
Here’s an excerpt from the article- “A 2024 review by Tung et al examined 17 studies on injury rates in both powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting and found that powerlifting has an injury rate of just 1 to 4.4 injuries per 1,000 hours of training, significantly lower than popular sports like soccer (around 15 injuries per 1,000 hours). Even more importantly, most injuries reported were minor injuries like muscle strains, overuse issues, joint sprains, etc.”
It goes on to say- “A 2024 study, by van den Hoek et al, tracked roughly 21,000 powerlifters across more than 50 years of competitions and found that the age of competitors ranged from 8 to 87 years old. Interestingly, although most competitors were in their 20s and 30s, many were middle-aged or older. Even more interestingly, people who started powerlifting after age 36 tended to powerlift longer and compete more often, demonstrating that powerlifting can be accessible and sustainable even later in life. Unsurprisingly, across all ages, powerlifters in this study consistently outperformed general population norms for strength, further showcasing the potential health benefits that the sport may offer.
For the full article click HERE
Something I Thought:
People always talk about getting comfortable with failing but what’s seldom discussed is getting comfortable with being bad at something. Failure is one thing, but our ego can have a harder time with being bad at something, especially if it’s something that’s put on for public display.
The thing is, the willingness to put out something that’s not up to our standard is just as important as failing at something. If we wish to succeed then we must come to terms with not being good for a while. All masters begin as novices.
Something I’m Doing:
Lately, I’ve made a more intentional effort to increase my fiber intake. Since I train frequently, I used to avoid high-fiber foods to prevent bloating and digestive discomfort. However, I’ve come to realize that limiting fiber isn’t a smart long-term strategy for overall health.
To make it easier, I’ve started taking a daily dose of psyllium husk. It’s a simple, manageable way to boost my fiber without disrupting my routine.
While it’s not a dramatic change, small, consistent habits like this can make a big difference in supporting long-term health.
I use Anthony’s Organic Psyllium Husk Powder. A couple teaspoons of this in water and you’re good to go!
Until next week!
-Cameron Harn
