[zemvpferreira]

I can review myself in ekidd's experience. I've been in the gym for 20 years and plenty of stronger (but not competitive) people I know picked up injuries from grinding out tough sets of 5 or 3. Heck I have two abdominal hernias and a 'sensitive' back that gives me problems from time to time that I can directly blame deadlift PRs for, even with great technique.

The gym is generally a safe hobby, but scientific bodybuilding, with its large sets, slow eccentrics and focus on the stretch is definitely the safest way to lift for longevity.

[qtk8]

Do you have a good source or book (preferably) to start learning more about scientific body building?

[zemvpferreira]

Look up Renaissance Periodisation's stuff, they do a great job of explaining this approach.

[coffeebeqn]

Layne Norton is another if you want more of a natty point of view (IFBB pro). Mike is very enjoyable but I do find his advice often leans toward enhanced people and might not be the best for natties

[trogdor]

Since when do "natty" and "IFBB pro" go in the same sentence?

[coffeebeqn]

Oh sorry not IFBB - not sure where that popped into my head