Train Smart Tuesdays: Why Poor Movement Patterns Cause Most Injuries
Coach Ahmadi demonstrating a TRX-assisted rear foot elevated split squat to build single-leg strength, balance, and injury resilience.
Most injuries don't happen because you're lifting too much or training too hard—they happen because you're moving poorly, repeatedly. Tight joints, imbalances, and inefficient form put your body in a compromised position, especially under load. That’s why every client I work with starts by improving how they move before we ever chase heavy weights.
Why Movement Quality Matters
Lifting heavy with poor mechanics is like building on a cracked foundation—it might hold for a while, but it will break eventually. Common issues like tight hips, weak cores, or poor joint control lead to compensations. Over time, those compensations cause pain, inflammation, and injury.
How to Train Smart
Training smart starts with awareness. Movement assessments, mobility work, and corrective strength exercises help correct patterns before they lead to injury. Focus on:
- Proper joint alignment
- Functional movement patterns (like the hinge, squat, push, and pull)
- Core stability
- Mobility and control through full ranges of motion
Start with the Basics
Before you add weight, add quality. Learn to move well with just your bodyweight, then progress with resistance. This approach not only prevents injury—it builds a foundation for long-term strength and resilience.
Better movement = fewer injuries + stronger performance. Train smart now, so you can train for life.