Episode 159 - Why "Bad" Exercise Form Might Actually Be Good For You
Movement Upgraded Podcast · Dr. Jen Hosler
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Show Notes
You've probably heard that certain exercises or positions put too much "strain" on your joints, ligaments, or muscles—but is that really a bad thing? In this episode, I'm breaking down why avoiding so-called "dangerous" positions can actually make you more prone to injury, not less, and how to spot social media content that is serving a side of fragility (without intending to).
We'll be covering:
✅ Why being in a mechanical disadvantage isn't a reason to avoid a movement (it's actually a reason to train it!) ✅ How your joints, ligaments, and muscles adapt to load—and why stressing them isn't inherently dangerous ✅ The importance of training at all positions (especially the ones where injuries actually happen) ✅ Red flags to look for when providers or trainers say "don't do this because it loads X"
Bracing Basics Workshop: https://jenhosler.com/bracing-basics-workshop/