Exercise Modification for Seniors: John Claassen's Story - #455

<div> <p><a href="https://barbell-logic.com/team/jonathon-sullivan/">Dr. Jonathon Sullivan</a> and <a href= "https://barbell-logic.com/team/noah-hayden/">Noah Hayden</a> continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing exercise modification for seniors. John Claassen, their 93-year old client, shares his inspiring story.</p> <p>You can check out more of Sully's work on the <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@GreySteel">Greysteel YouTube channel</a>.</p> <h3>Exercise Modification for Seniors</h3> <p>Seniors, athletes of aging, masters athletes - whatever you you call them - can and should strength train. Coaches may need to modify exercises to meet their ability.</p> <p>Modifications may be as simple as lighter weights or broom sticks. Lifters may need to deadlift kettlebells or sit up from a chair. They may not be able to press or even bench press, but they can still train.</p> <h3>John Claassen's Inspiring Story</h3> <p>John Claassen shares his inspiring story of how he began barbell training at 89.</p> <p>Like many seniors, he saw the risks and limitations that came from a lack of muscle mass and strength. He looked into exercise, connected with Sully, and eventually came to deadlift 250 pounds.</p> <p>Exercise modification for seniors can be applied to his specific case. He sat down and up out of a chair instead of squatting. He had to perform incline bench press as opposed to bench press or overhead press. Instead of deadlifting a barbell, he deadlifted a kettlebell. Finally, he curled with a broomstick to begin.</p> <p>GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE!<br /> Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans. There's no contract and you can cancel anytime. Start experiencing strength now: <a class="autolinked" href= "https://bit.ly/3EJI18v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-behavior="truncate">https://bit.ly/3EJI18v</a> </p> </div> <div>Connect with the hosts</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsstrong/" target= "_blan