A lot of people say they can’t lift weights because they have a “bad back.” But in many cases, the real issue isn’t injury — it’s weakness. In this clip, Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi and the crew discuss how often they hear young people claim back pain as a reason to avoid training, even when they’re in their 20s.
Strength training with a barbell can actually solve many of the aches and pains people blame on lifting. As they explain, building strength often eliminates the very problems people fear the gym will cause. The barbell isn’t the problem — it’s often the solution.