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Why Nothing Builds Confidence Like a Barbell
The barbell is the last piece of equipment most clinicians would reach for with an older adult. Dustin Jones makes the case that it's the most powerful confidence-building tool you have — and walks through exactly how to get it into the hands of someone who's convinced they're fragile.
In this episode:
→ Why the gap between "who I am" and "who lifts a barbell" is your biggest opportunity
→ How barbell strength transfers to real life — travel, hobbies, and time with grandkids
→ Introducing load without overwhelm: limiting novelty in movement and equipment
→ Intentional underdosage: dosing to…
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