Should You Stop Deadlifting at a Certain Age? | Stuart McGill, Ph.D.

Peter Attia and Stuart McGill discuss the risks and benefits of deadlifting, particularly for middle-aged individuals. Attia expresses his personal conflict, recognizing the value of deadlifts as an audit for stability but also acknowledging the potential for injury and the availability of lower-risk alternatives like single-leg movements. McGill shares his experiences with patients who aim for personal bests in deadlifting, highlighting the potential for microfractures and the importance of considering long-term goals like being able to play with grandchildren. McGill suggests alternative exercises like monster walks and hill exercises to build sufficient strength, mobility, and endurance for a sustainable athleticism that spares the joints, emphasizing grip strength and VO2 max as key indicators of longevity. Attia then promotes the benefits of becoming a premium subscriber to his podcast.