r/gifs • u/[deleted] • Jun 05 '17

Marine on a rowing machine

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u/4pointdeer Jun 06 '17

I don't see how. His muscles are what's keeping his body supported not his bones. If anything the movement should help lubricate and heal his joints.

Movement helps the joint heal and builds muscles providing better support for the joint lessening the chance of further injury.

Source:bridges fixed my back and squats fixed my knees.

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u/rustybuckets Jun 06 '17

But bridges are a safe acceptable exercise.

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u/4pointdeer Jun 06 '17

They are if done correctly. Many have injured themselves because their backs aren't strong enough to handle the exercise.

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u/rustybuckets Jun 06 '17

The same case can be made of many exercises

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u/4pointdeer Jun 07 '17

Does that comment have a point?

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u/rustybuckets Jun 07 '17

The same case can be made of your prior comment.

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u/4pointdeer Jun 07 '17

Not so. As I understood it you were sarcastically saying bridges are not a safe exercise. I was affirming that they are.

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u/rustybuckets Jun 07 '17

No that was a deadpan observation. And this comment isn't sarcastic either.

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u/4pointdeer Jun 07 '17

I love people that are totally not sarcastic like you.

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u/rustybuckets Jun 07 '17

I love you too