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What is “Pre Hab” and why is it important?

Tim claims that the Pre-Hab Chapter in The 4-Hour Body is:

The longest and most difficult chapter in the book and
The most important.

Pre-Hab is about identifying common imbalances and correcting them to prevent injury.

It should be the first step you take before adopting any of the workout routines featured in the 4-Hour Body, including Occam’s Protocol.

But, it is commonly overlooked (I have to admit to being guilty here as well) and thus:

Sports injuries are now the second most leading cause of doctor visits, behind only the common cold.
70 to 80 percent of casual athletes have had a sports-related injury at some point in their past and most within the last year.
By repeating the “No pain, no gain” mantra during a workout, you’re probably doing yourself a disservice and possibly setting yourself up for overuse injuries.

The basic premise of “Pre-Hab”

The basic premise of “Pre-Hab” is preparing your body to be powerful and injury free for the long-term.

When I started running more regularly 4 years ago I remember standing at the starting line before a race and the announcer said: “look to your left and look to your right – One of you will be injured in the next 3 months and may never return to running again.”

Hearing that, and thinking about my aching low back, I was realizing that he was probably talking about me.

I had spent years inflicting all kinds of physical abuse on my poor body based on inaccurate information about what was the best way to train.

I had spent countless hours pushing heavy...