Weight trainer after injury/illness/surgery
My friend is starting his weight loss journey and I am helping him with the information I’ve learned from Fitness Stuff! He has already lost 42lbs from nutrition changes alone. He recently had hernia surgery and is easing back into exercise. Previously, he had only done cardio. I’ve explained if he wants his weight loss to be fat loss, he’ll need to add weight training. He’s hesitant, given his recent surgery. Can you recommend weight training for someone who is an Uber beginner and will need to be cognizant of his limitations?
Deadlift grip
(Guess who's back... back again 🎶 ) After I posted a PR video for my deadlift, I got some comments indicating that a double underhand grip isn't safe for my biceps, but I've never even felt pain in my biceps during my heaviest deads. I learned to deadlift in a powerlifting gym, and they taught me with a switch grip. I just changed to a double under after I started struggling with my grip, but that was before I had lifting straps. Should I be lifting double overhand instead of underhand or switch grip? Do straps influence any of these grips in a more or less safe direction? (Someone also said straps on underhand increased injury risk, but that smells like cap?) 🧐