How Does a Weightlifting Belt Help You in the Gym? by Ray Gillenwater, SSC | February 21, 2023 Starting Strength Coach Ray Gillenwater discusses how a weightlifting belt helps you train. He talks about what to look for when choosing a belt and how to properly wear one. Continue reading
Weak Grip and Its Effects on the Deadlift by Andrew Lewis, SSC | February 07, 2023 Your deadlift may be failing because of your grip. An obvious indicator is that you can feel the bar slipping out of your hands. However, there are two more subtle indicators to be aware of, because it’s not obvious they’re caused by grip loss: back rounding and an incomplete lockout at the top. Continue reading
How To Bench Press | The Starting Strength Method by Ray Gillenwater, SSC | January 31, 2023 Starting Strength Coach Ray Gillenwater breaks down the technique for the bench press. One of the main lifts in the Starting Strength program. Continue reading
How To Barbell Press | The Starting Strength Method by Ray Gillenwater, SSC | January 24, 2023 Starting Strength Coach Ray Gillenwater breaks down the technique for the press, one of the main lifts in the Starting Strength program. Continue reading
No Floating Fingers On Your Squat Grip! by John Dowdy, SSC | December 20, 2022 A quick tip from Starting Strength Boise coach John Dowdy on the correct way to grip the bar during the squat. Continue reading
