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John Jewett III
The Real Reason You Keep Getting Injured in the Gym | J3U Podcast Ep. 214
28 minutes Posted Mar 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
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The fastest way to stall your physique isn’t diet—it’s getting injured and losing training time.
In this episode, we break down the most common bodybuilding injury patterns (elbows, knees, low back, rotator cuff) and how to prevent them with better movement matching, exercise selection, and load management. We also explain how to spot the warning signs early, adjust ROM and resistance profiles, and when it’s time to stop “pushing” and shift into a true recovery phase so you can keep progressing long-term.
If you want more episodes like this — where we translate research into practical coaching decisions — subscribe and follow along each week.
 
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