#44 - The Best Way To Start Barbell Training | A guide to strength training with or without barbells

#44 - The Best Way To Start Barbell Training | A guide to strength training with or without barbells

Author: Dr. Rori Alter, PT, SSC, PRSCC May 6, 2023 Duration: 57:09

If you want to get stronger, a barbell strength training program is the way to go. However, the term "strength training" may be confusing or intimidating to you. So we want to take some time to help you understand the attributes of a quality strength program and how it can and should be adapted to any individual regardless of age, ability, medical history, and desire to train.

 

Regardless of the equipment you have available, your willingness to use barbells or go to a gym, and your training/athletic history, you should have a plan for your training to help you achieve your goals.

 

A strength training program must meet certain criteria including being planned and progressive towards increased strength. A planned program with progressive overload plays a fundamental role in working towards your strength training goals without encountering roadblocks, setbacks, or lack of goal attainment. Without planned, progressive overload, you're exercising instead of strength training. 

 

In this episode of the PRS Podcast, we talk about how to start your strength training journey no matter the equipment you have or want to use or your ability level. Everyone can start somewhere and doing something is always better than nothing.

 

We share why the barbell is the best equipment option for strength training but also when and how to use alternative equipment to help you get started or just make the most of the equipment you have available. And if you're already a barbell athlete that won't have access to barbells for any period of time, you can benefit from no-equipment workouts too. 

 

Listen to this episode to learn how to start training, continue training without interruptions, and gain the confidence to take your barbell strength training to the next level. 

 

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Hosted by Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, Progressive Rehab & Strength is a conversation for those who take lifting seriously, whether for sport or for life. Both hosts are practicing physical therapists and certified strength coaches with deep roots in powerlifting, giving them a unique, dual-perspective on the body under load. This podcast digs into the nuanced intersection of rehabilitation and performance, moving beyond generic advice. You’ll hear practical discussions on programming for longevity, managing training around injuries, and navigating the technical demands of the barbell lifts. The aim is to strip away confusion and provide actionable insights that help athletes and coaches build resilient, sustainable careers-both in the gym and in their professional practices. It’s a resource for critical thinkers who want their approach to strength to be informed by both clinical expertise and hard-earned experience on the platform. Tune in for a blend of science, real-world application, and straight talk from two professionals who live in this space every day.
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