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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 10 MIN

Ep146. How To Squat, Bench and Deadlift Without Crushing your Joints.

from The Forever Athletic Podcast · host Ian Wood

Aching knees? Dodgy hip? Wondering if you're “too old” to keep squatting, deadlifting or bench pressing?This episode is for the seasoned lifter with a few miles on the clock — and no interest in giving up barbell training. I break down how to keep the big lifts in your program without grinding your joints to dust. From smart substitutions to ego checks and warm-up sequencing, this is your roadmap to sustainable strength.🎧 In this episode:✅ Why you don’t have to barbell squat, bench or deadlift ✅ The smarter lift variations you should be using instead ✅ How to warm up (without wasting time) so your joints don’t hate you ✅ The case for good machines as you age ✅ How to stay adaptable and strong into your 40s and beyond💥 Want to keep making strength gains without breaking yourself?🎯 Click here to apply for 1-1 coaching and get a personalised plan that works for your body, goals, and schedule.

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