Purpose: Pain-free adults in the general population have been shown to possess unhelpful beliefs that certain movements and postures are harmful to the spine, potentially reinforcing fear-avoidance behaviour. Whether such beliefs occur in individuals undertaking regular powerlifting (PL) and Olympic weightlifting (OWL) training is unclear.
Methods: In a cross-sectional study design, 67 individuals who participate in OWL and PL training completed an online survey.