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Rethinking Deadlifting: Goals, Risks, and Long-Term Fitness
In a candid reflection, the speaker admits to the gaps in their understanding of deadlifting and its long-term implications. When asked about fitness goals, many focus on lofty ambitions like achieving personal bests—lifting heavy weights, for example. However, the broader question posed is whether that focus should be on short-term achievements or on lifelong physical functionality, such as being able to play with grandchildren on the floor at age 80 and fully participate in everyday activities like getting up from the ground.