This was something from Dave Meltzer's latest Wrestling Observer podcast, and it kind of got me wondering. But first, a little context on the quote in the title. For those who may, or may not know/care, John Cena said yesterday that he needs to undergo shoulder surgery and will be out of WWE for around 6-9 months Now, Dave was speculating that maybe the reason for these shoulder injuries (there have been several other WWE wrestlers recently who also injured their shoulders) is that so many of these guys now do heavy olympic lifting. His belief is that stress that this low-rep, heavy-weight training places on your joints, in addition to taking bumps on an almost daily basis, is why we're seeing so many injuries.
Anyway, on my question. That background isn't necessarily relevant to my question, I just thought it would help you guys understand the statement. So afterwards, Dave goes on to say the quote that's in the title. For anyone who's not familiar, this is Seymour Koenig: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/de/b5/d0/deb5d00e9fe5d0a78b346f5c65d4cf21.jpg He was a wrestler/bodybuilder, and judging by his looks, he probably had some idea of what he was doing. Now, Dave's rant was more about things like snatches, but it got me wondering, I like to do a lot of OHP, and go well above 150 lbs. on a weekly basis. I'm also young, but Dave in his rant mentioned that he stopped training heavy around 24, and he still has a bad shoulder today from (what he believes) was all the heavy work he used to do.
So my question is directed towards guys who like to lift weights above 150 lbs above their heads on a regular basis: how do your shoulders feel? Would you say they are in good condition, alright, or messed up? And, do you think all the heavy lifting was the culprit for however your shoulders feel now? Also, state your age, if you don't mind.
Also, if there's anyone who only does high rep training for things like OHP, I'd to hear from them as well on how their shoulders and joints are holding up.
EDIT: And around what age/time-frame do you think it's appropriate to trying to set new pr's on heavy weight and taper down?
Anyway, on my question. That background isn't necessarily relevant to my question, I just thought it would help you guys understand the statement. So afterwards, Dave goes on to say the quote that's in the title. For anyone who's not familiar, this is Seymour Koenig: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/de/b5/d0/deb5d00e9fe5d0a78b346f5c65d4cf21.jpg He was a wrestler/bodybuilder, and judging by his looks, he probably had some idea of what he was doing. Now, Dave's rant was more about things like snatches, but it got me wondering, I like to do a lot of OHP, and go well above 150 lbs. on a weekly basis. I'm also young, but Dave in his rant mentioned that he stopped training heavy around 24, and he still has a bad shoulder today from (what he believes) was all the heavy work he used to do.
So my question is directed towards guys who like to lift weights above 150 lbs above their heads on a regular basis: how do your shoulders feel? Would you say they are in good condition, alright, or messed up? And, do you think all the heavy lifting was the culprit for however your shoulders feel now? Also, state your age, if you don't mind.
Also, if there's anyone who only does high rep training for things like OHP, I'd to hear from them as well on how their shoulders and joints are holding up.
EDIT: And around what age/time-frame do you think it's appropriate to trying to set new pr's on heavy weight and taper down?
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