Why do construction workers get hernias seemingly more than strength athletes?

Question

I don’t often hear of powerlifters or olympic weightlifters getting umbilical hernias, for instance. However, blue collar workers talk about it all the time; “don’t lift that without help, you could get a hernia!” Etc. What gives?

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Answer 1

Athletes generally spend years training to perfect their form, and do it mostly under controlled conditions and only at high intensity for specific durations. Professionals regularly take time off and get premium medical care to heal injuries and maintain their performance.

A laborer might show up to work hung over and skip stretching because they’re too tired to bother.