03/09/2026
INJURED? THAT DOESN’T NECESSARILY MEAN YOU HAVE TO STOP TRAINING.
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is:
“I’ve injured myself, so I can’t train until it’s better.”
Sometimes certain movements absolutely need to be removed or modified while you recover, but that doesn’t necessarily mean putting your training completely on hold.
Good coaching is about looking at what you CAN do.
For example, if you have a shoulder injury and today’s workout includes snatches, you’re probably not going to be snatching.
But rather than simply asking “What exercise can replace the snatch?”, we can ask:
“What stimulus are we trying to achieve?”
If the aim is to develop explosive hip extension, depending on the injury and the individual, something like a box jump might be an appropriate way of maintaining that stimulus without loading the injured area in the same way.
That’s scaling.
Scaling isn’t about making a workout “easier”. It’s about making the training appropriate for the individual in front of us.
Your training might look different from everyone else’s.
That’s okay.
You’re still training.
You’re still progressing.
You’re still getting the benefits of exercise.
And this is where good coaching really matters.
We don’t just give you a workout and expect everyone to do the same thing.
We understand the purpose behind the training, we look at where you’re at, and we adapt it accordingly.
Injured? Don’t automatically assume you’re done. Talk to your coach and let’s work out what you CAN do
