- Strength training is like retirement saving - it builds a "reserve" of muscle and bone to protect us as we age.
- Muscle strength declines 2-3x faster than mass. Power declines even faster. So heavy weights are key.
- Bone mineral density and muscle mass decline in parallel from our 20s onward. We monitor both.
- Grip strength predicts mortality as strongly as VO2 max.
- Eccentric strength protects joints and prevents falls. Controlled lowering of weights trains this.
- Pulling motions like rows are foundational. Hip hinging properly is crucial for major lifts.
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