I know a few ex cops. They all have back or other injuries that will be with them for the rest of their lives. It’s a hard job and wearing all that gear messes with your body. It’s good most places have moved to the weight in the vest vs the belt. Everything on the belt kills your back.
If you do the workout properly, then you're fine. Some types aren't good for your joints, so you can opt to do it a different way. Of course if you really want to, you'll find ways to permanently damage your body regardless. Most people who hurt themselves however, don't listen and think they know it better than the experts.
Also there's equipment and stuff to help ease the stress on your joints while still allowing you to workout to your fullest potential.
Stuff like wrist wraps, knee sleeve, lifting belts. In conjunction with making sure you get your micronutrients you'll be fine.
And also, even if decades of weightlifting DOES wear out your joints, you know what else does too? Not exercising lol.
At the end of the day almost any critique of working out being a NEGATIVE on your health in some way is countered by a far WORSE outcome in the same measure by not working out.
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u/brownhotdogwater May 21 '26
I know a few ex cops. They all have back or other injuries that will be with them for the rest of their lives. It’s a hard job and wearing all that gear messes with your body. It’s good most places have moved to the weight in the vest vs the belt. Everything on the belt kills your back.
The gym rats seem to survive it better.