For years, Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi has said that the only time you shouldn’t train is if you have a fever. But after dealing with a brutal upper respiratory infection for nearly two weeks — and trying to power through workouts anyway — he’s rethinking that advice.
In this video, Grant breaks down what happened, why he believes he made the wrong call, and the new perspective he has on lifting while sick. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should train through illness, this conversation might change the way you think about it.