AlamoJack
Level 4 Valued Member
We typically practice GTG in the context of training, but I wanted to share how I know the concept works in a non-training context. My wonderful and strong daughter is severely disabled, and part of our daily routine includes transferring her from her wheelchair to her bed and vice-versa. Some days we transfer her 10-12 times. She now weighs 76 lbs.
Family and friends sometimes ask "How can you keep lifting her like that?" It finally dawned on me that for many years, my wife and I have been using the GTG concept to effectively make these transfers. Every day, several times a day, we lift our daughter in and out of bed. As she gradually gained weight, we gradually grew stronger. We give little thought to lifting her at her current weight (although we watch our form!). We just do it.
GTG works.
One option for transferring our daughter is to install a mechanical sling lift. No way. Not in my house. I'm not going to tell someone I'm too weak to lift my daughter. So now I'm continuing my StrongFirst path by slowly moving down the S&S road for more well-rounded strength that I can apply in everyday life.
Strength, GTG, and S&S: They make life better.
Family and friends sometimes ask "How can you keep lifting her like that?" It finally dawned on me that for many years, my wife and I have been using the GTG concept to effectively make these transfers. Every day, several times a day, we lift our daughter in and out of bed. As she gradually gained weight, we gradually grew stronger. We give little thought to lifting her at her current weight (although we watch our form!). We just do it.
GTG works.
One option for transferring our daughter is to install a mechanical sling lift. No way. Not in my house. I'm not going to tell someone I'm too weak to lift my daughter. So now I'm continuing my StrongFirst path by slowly moving down the S&S road for more well-rounded strength that I can apply in everyday life.
Strength, GTG, and S&S: They make life better.