Have you ever considered that squats, deadlifts and other exercises are essential for weight loss? What if you are injured or have only a barbell at home and a few iron plate? You don’t have to worry. Today I will share a real-life counterattack story with you to show you that there are many ways to lose weight.
Squats and Deadlifts are two of the most common exercises in the gym. They can help you burn fat and train the majority of muscles in your body. Can we lose weight if we are unable to do these movements because of injuries or lack of equipment?
Answer: No, of course not! Mitch has proven this to be true. He lost 11 pounds without deadlifting or squatting in just two months. How did he manage it?
Mitch’s counterattack: Lose Weight Even With A Back Injury
Mitch was a fitness enthusiast who loved powerlifting. But a back injury forced Mitch to give up all movements requiring the use of both his legs, like squats or deadlifts. This was a sudden change for him. But Mitch did not give up. His coach created a “back friendly” training plan, which centered primarily around landmine training.
Landmine training is not only good for the back, but also stimulates the muscles throughout the body. Landmine training can include, for example, one-arm rowing with a landmine, or a single-leg hip-bridge using a landmine. These movements may sound strange, but they have a surprising effect!
Mitch’s nutrition was equally important as his training. His coach created a flexible diet for him that not only allowed him to eat well, but also occasionally enjoy beer and takeout. This flexible diet made him more likely to stick to it.
Mitch’s story shows that weight loss doesn’t necessarily depend on heavy weight training. You can maintain muscle mass while losing weight as long as you use a training technique that suits you, and maintain a sufficient training volume (number sets x number times). You can still achieve your goal even if you’re injured.
Mitch’s story also reminds us to enjoy fitness, not make it a chore. You should try new methods if you are uncomfortable with a particular movement or lack the necessary equipment. You can achieve great results by using elastic bands, bodyweight exercises, or sandbags.
Mitch’s method is a good option if you’re also concerned about losing weight or unable to do traditional training due to an injury. Fitness is not static and should be adjusted according to your physical conditions.
Let’s join together on the fitness journey and find the best way to improve ourselves.
