Olympic lifting version of Starting Strength

[howardw]

Hey Rip,

Given the success of SS, have you considered such a thing for the olympic lifts (or know of anyone working on one)? I have several olympic lifting books and have been underwhelmed by them. That and they immediately get into percentage programming, which is totally useless to me.

Since the popularity of weightliftings seems to be growing (if for no other reason that crossfit, I hope the powers-that-be realize this)...there would seem to be a market for it. Or do you consider them too technical to be learned from a book?


Just curious what you think of this, thanks...

howard

[Mark Rippetoe]

The question has been asked several times. I'll give it some thought.

[Dalp]

I would preorder this today.

[howardw]

Yeppers. Me too.

I hope enough people comment on this (here or elsewhere) to make it worth your while.



howard

[Tiburon]

I have a check made out to "Mark Rippetoe" right here. Just tell me where to send it.

[Polynomial]

I would preorder this today.

No, you'd probably borrow it from me again

[mark]

Hey Rip,

Given the success of SS, have you considered such a thing for the olympic lifts (or know of anyone working on one)? I have several olympic lifting books and have been underwhelmed by them. That and they immediately get into percentage programming, which is totally useless to me.

Since the popularity of weightliftings seems to be growing (if for no other reason that crossfit, I hope the powers-that-be realize this)...there would seem to be a market for it. Or do you consider them too technical to be learned from a book?


Just curious what you think of this, thanks...

howard

This definitely seems to be reflected in the fact that USAW has added a Sports Performance Coach certification for people that incorporate oly lifts into their regular training.

A book like this is something I would buy, for sure.

[mmafan]

Id be sold

[Robert Callahan]

That would be pretty cool You could get Bergner in on it too, that would be unreal

[Daniel Ramos]

Not that a book from Mr Rippetoe would'nt be great, but I think you should take a look at Tomy Kono's book on weigth lifting. Im not sure of the name right now or if it's in print, but its a great book regarding simple training structure, corect technique and a bunch of fun stories that any weightlifter would enjoy.