I was an athlete when I was younger, I've worked out my whole life and I spent quite a few years power lifting. So squatting has always been a major part of my training routine.
I've had some injuries along the way including a broken hip playing football, a bad knee and back from a military accident as well as several tears, sprains and a torn labrum. Despite this I have always continued to push hard and lift heavy.
As I'm hitting my mid 40s I do feel like it is catching up with me. I have great form after years of squatting but I get concerning aches and pains beyond typical muscle fatigue and I'm starting to question the risk vs reward of squatting given my age and medical history.
Surely at some point in life throwing hundreds of pounds across your shoulders and going ass to grass doesn't have the benefit it once did and may longer be worth the risk. Maybe I'm at that point.
I'd like to hear from those in similar situations and whether or not you continue to squat.
I've had some injuries along the way including a broken hip playing football, a bad knee and back from a military accident as well as several tears, sprains and a torn labrum. Despite this I have always continued to push hard and lift heavy.
As I'm hitting my mid 40s I do feel like it is catching up with me. I have great form after years of squatting but I get concerning aches and pains beyond typical muscle fatigue and I'm starting to question the risk vs reward of squatting given my age and medical history.
Surely at some point in life throwing hundreds of pounds across your shoulders and going ass to grass doesn't have the benefit it once did and may longer be worth the risk. Maybe I'm at that point.
I'd like to hear from those in similar situations and whether or not you continue to squat.