Injury-Resilient Training for Lifetime Strength and Muscle (Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum) | Ep 238

Wits & Weights | Smart Science to Build Muscle and Lose Fat

Are nagging injuries and joint pain holding back your progress in the gym? Are you concerned about lifting as you get older, or simply want to stay strong for life?
Philip (@witsandweights) connects with Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, a seasoned powerlifter, coach, and physician. Together, they tackle the reality of aging and training, providing practical strategies to help you build a resilient body that can stand the test of time. Whether you're new to lifting or an experienced lifter facing setbacks, this conversation will equip you with the tools and confidence to train intelligently for years to come.
Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum is a powerhouse in the fitness and medical fields, holding an MD, and is ranked as one of the top 20 powerlifters worldwide. He co-founded Barbell Medicine, where he and his team integrate evidence-based practice with strength training, health promotion, and longevity coaching. Through his work, he has empowered lifters of all ages and experience levels to reach their goals with resilience and confidence.
Today, you’ll learn all about:
2:52 How to program for strength, injury prevention, and longevity in lifting
8:38 Avoiding overuse injuries and common training pitfalls
13:03 The role of variety in injury prevention
20:27 Debunking myths about heavy lifting and joint health
29:11 Understanding training load and soreness Vs. Injury
39:13 Managing fatigue to train effectively for longevity
43:54 Common causes of low-back fatigue and how to address it
50:15 Maintaining strength, realistic goals as you age, and progressive loading
56:19 Outro
Episode resources:

• Barbell Medicine podcast
• Instagram: @jordan_barbellmedicine/
• X: @BarbellMedicine
• Threads: @jordan_barbellmedicine

📲 Send me a text message!

Support the show

👩‍💻 Book a FREE 15-Minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment
🎓 Join Wits & Weights Physique University
👥 Join our Facebook community for live Q&As & support
✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies and bonus content!
📱 Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!
🏋️‍♀️ Download Boostcamp for free and access 70+ evidence-based workout programs
🩷 Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review or share on social and tag @witsandweights

📞 Send a Q&A voicemail

Chapter

1. Injury-Resilient Training for Lifetime Strength and Muscle (Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum) | Ep 238 (00:00:00)

2. Strength Training for Aging Lifters (00:00:01)

3. Optimizing Exercise Variety for Strength (00:11:03)

4. Debunking Myths About Heavy Lifting (00:19:52)

5. Understanding Overuse Injuries and Training Load (00:27:00)

6. Fatigue and Low Back Pain Management (00:39:14)

7. Training for Aging Lifters (00:49:54)

8. Progressive Loading for Fitness Gains (00:54:29)