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Yesterday, 06:49 PMAlso of note from this abstract: Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Older Women: Prevalence and Risk Fa... : Obstetrics & Gynecology Like many things...6 replies | 612 view(s) -
Yesterday, 06:29 PMThis journal article may be of some interest. It is not free, but I would bet a university library, or even a local library could probably hook you...6 replies | 612 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:48 AMSo far, no one has. Uterine prolapse is not normally associated with weight training, but I cannot speak to what the risk factors are in people who...6 replies | 612 view(s)
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06-18-2017, 02:14 AMTom Campitelli replied to a thread Squat Form Check - lower back pain in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&AYour squats aren't bad, but you do need to go a bit deeper. I do see a potential cause for your back pain, however. You are going into overextension,...1 replies | 452 view(s)
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06-18-2017, 02:10 AMTom Campitelli replied to a thread Squat form check and shoulder/wrist pain in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&AYou are essentially doing a high bar squat with the bar low on your back right now, which is not ideal. Neither of your videos really tell me much...1 replies | 279 view(s)
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06-18-2017, 02:04 AMTom Campitelli replied to a thread What is the role of the hands in the squat? in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&AThis is something that is dependent upon segment length and individual variation. Wrapping the thumbs changes the position of the wrist and how much...9 replies | 896 view(s)
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06-18-2017, 01:59 AMCannot tell much from your one video. The one from the back suggests you are squatting well above parallel. Please do read the sticky and get me one...1 replies | 277 view(s)
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06-18-2017, 01:56 AMTom Campitelli replied to a thread After 2 months of No Training: Squat Form Check 95kg in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&AGo deeper. Descend more quickly. Turn things around more quickly at the bottom. You are going too slowly as you transition between descending and...3 replies | 502 view(s)
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06-18-2017, 01:49 AMTom Campitelli replied to a thread Getting restarted after shoulder injury in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&AI would stick to the barbell lifts in the program and just pay close attention to moving the bar symmetrically. Your weaker shoulder may kind of...1 replies | 190 view(s)
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06-15-2017, 10:26 AMKeep your chin down. Stop arching your back at the start. Widen your stance slightly and turn your toes out more. Stay tighter. Keep your chin down...7 replies | 760 view(s)
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06-15-2017, 10:18 AMTom Campitelli replied to a thread questions from skinny novice in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&AYeah, 117 is very light for 5'8" dude. However, you have the right idea here. Eat and train. Don't worry about your upper body lifts being out of...1 replies | 263 view(s)
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06-15-2017, 10:12 AMFirstly, damn you for thinking reps four and five were grinders. All of your squats were really fast and I am mad at you for going from 185 to 320 so...1 replies | 326 view(s)
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06-15-2017, 10:04 AMTom Campitelli replied to a thread Shoulder Pain - Possible Labrum SLAP in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&AIf pressing and benching make it worse, let things calm down. Then, reintroduce those lifts with lighter weights. Curls won't do a lot for your...4 replies | 398 view(s)
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06-15-2017, 10:00 AMTom Campitelli replied to a thread Radial Nerve Pain or Tendinitis...or? in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&AYeah, first thing to do is widen your grip. Also, check out the bar placement videos. They may shed some light on the issue. Make sure not to jack...1 replies | 137 view(s)
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06-15-2017, 09:57 AMThose are probably the best squats I have seen from you. In the middle of your ascent fight the tendency to lift your chest. This is shifting your...17 replies | 2075 view(s)
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06-15-2017, 09:53 AMDepth is iffy and you look to have a shift off to one side. Can you film a set directly from behind for me? In the meantime, get your depth and keep...1 replies | 165 view(s)
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06-15-2017, 09:51 AMHonestly, my only real problem with these is that they are more or less touch and go deads. You keep your back flat just fine from what I can see....1 replies | 204 view(s)
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06-15-2017, 09:48 AMTom Campitelli replied to a thread Lower Back Strain from a Squat rep in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&AI think you are more or less on the right track. Glad to hear that you are on the road to recovery with your back. Backs hurt, but they usually heal...3 replies | 378 view(s)
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06-15-2017, 09:45 AMThose don't look too bad. Arch your back a little more before you pull and make sure to keep the bar in contact with your legs the whole way. How are...3 replies | 323 view(s)
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06-15-2017, 09:38 AMI almost never listen to any of the audio on lifting videos, so you are safe. Overall things look okay, but you need to lean over a little more and...2 replies | 124 view(s)
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06-13-2017, 12:49 PMTom Campitelli replied to a thread After 2 months of No Training: Squat Form Check 95kg in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&ACannot tell if your stance is too wide, or not. Looks like your back may be rounding on the ascent a touch. I would probably lose the belt, stay...3 replies | 502 view(s)
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06-13-2017, 12:44 PMYour stance may be wide and you need to drive your knees out harder on the ascent. Stay with your hips all the way to the top.1 replies | 329 view(s)
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06-12-2017, 11:09 PMTom Campitelli replied to a thread OHP lockout - soft or acceptable in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&AA joint in tension will operate differently than a joint in compression. It is possible that cannot completely straighten his arms under a load, but...8 replies | 952 view(s)
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06-12-2017, 06:47 PMThou hast not read the sticky. Prithee, refer to yon sticky and ye shall understand why I respondeth not.1 replies | 175 view(s)
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06-12-2017, 06:45 PMYou are on your toes a good bit. Push your knees out a little more and sit back so that you are in balance. Think "heels." You need to be in the...2 replies | 334 view(s)
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06-12-2017, 06:42 PMTom Campitelli replied to a thread What is the role of the hands in the squat? in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&AThe hands should do as little as possible. The hands and arms intercept a little of the load as they function to keep the bar on the shelf formed by...9 replies | 896 view(s)
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06-12-2017, 10:36 AMCrashing into the bottom of the squat coupled with the knees shooting forward is a frequently reported cause of hip pain. There is even a section in...5 replies | 447 view(s)
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06-11-2017, 11:01 PMTom Campitelli replied to a thread Form Check Bad VD squat workout in Starting Strength Staff Coaches Q&AThere is too much here for me to respond to. Please read the sticky and repost in accordance with the stipulations there.1 replies | 187 view(s)
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06-11-2017, 11:01 PMI need a link, not an iframe embed code here.7 replies | 760 view(s)
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06-11-2017, 10:59 PMBarring an unusual injury, I bet you have more than enough ankle flexibility to perform a low bar squat.3 replies | 415 view(s)
About Tom Campitelli
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About Tom Campitelli
- Biography:
- I am a Starting Strength Coach based out of Oakland, CA. I have been a member of Mark Rippetoe's staff since late 2010 and conduct Starting Strength Camps and Seminars throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
- Interests:
- Shuffleboard, Yahtzee, Composting
- Occupation:
- Strength Coach, Photographer
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