July 08, 2024

Amyloid Edition

On Starting Strength

• The Total State – Rip talks with Auron MacIntyre about his book, The Total State, exploring the critical questions it raises, such as the role of democracy in expanding government power and the effectiveness of the Constitution in restraining it. They discuss manipulation of news events, media bias, and the shifting powers within the government.
• Rip A Toe? by Chris Ronan – “Rip a toe? Who? OK, Dr. Bob, I'll go see him.” I don't know how I ended up there, but I'm sure I got Mark's address, used a paper map, and drove to his gym...
• Getting Your Lifters to Hit Depth by Andrew Lewis – The importance of hitting depth in the squat has been thoroughly covered...but as a coach getting your lifters to hit depth can be a challenge...
• The Lat Machine by Mark Rippetoe – If you are operating a bare-bones garage gym, a lat machine is probably not on your equipment list. It is too expensive, too tall, takes up too much room...
• Muscular Hypertrophy by Andy Baker – The process of muscle growth is a confusing topic for many. Clients are confused, coaches are confused, the guys that research it in the lab are confused...
• Weekend Archives: Yet Another Squat Grip Article by Pete Troupos – This is the article that no one asked for, to go along with the seven YouTube videos on the subject, another explanation of a specific aspect of the grip for the squat...
• Weekend Archives: The Barbell Curl by Mark Rippetoe – Mark Rippetoe demonstrates a proper barbell curl.

In the Trenches

Behind this particular rack at Starting Strength Atlanta, trainees like Sam Hartsfield can see the global training benefits available to them, spelled out right there on the wall. But with the barbell on their back and unracked, all they can see is the bottom line, the means to the end: “…the correctly performed full squat” because we look down. [photo courtesy of Adam Martin]

Jax at Starting Strength Austin shows how straps “allow a lifter to continue to progress lifts in training and not be limited by raw grip strength.” [photo courtesy of Andrea Mates]

SSC Camisha coaches Starting Strength Cincinnati member Paul through the squat [photo courtesy of Jon Conti]

Mylene Gonzales stands up with her power clean, demonstrating the end result of the steps illustrated on the wall behind her. She has quietly and consistently established herself at the top of the leaderboard at Starting Strength Atlanta. [photo courtesy of Adam Martin]

All of the competitors at the Starting Strength Indianapolis “Freedom of the Press” competition. Everyone set a personal record at this event and some set multiple records. [photo courtesy of Devin Lewis]

After the Freedom of the Press competition at Starting Strength Indianapolis, Andrew does his favorite press: lifting his wife overhead. [photo courtesy of Jessica Bushong]

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