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stef started a thread Deadlift Grip Options | Rusty Holcomb in General Q&A

WFAC coach Rusty Holcomb talks about grip in the deadlift and demonstrates the double overhand, hook grip, and how to use straps.

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08-05-2020, 10:58 AM

stef started a thread Let’s Eat Dog! Cancel Culture and the Death of Satire | Noah Ebner in General Q&A

"I know what you’re thinking, so before we get started let me assure you that dog meat is absolutely delicious. No, it doesn’t taste just like...

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08-04-2020, 10:47 AM

stef started a thread Linear Progression in Suboptimal Conditions: Tim Gets Strong-ish | Geoff Bischoff in General Q&A

"hat about when life happens? The forums at StartingStrength.com are replete with questions along the lines of 'What if I can only do 2 sessions per...

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08-03-2020, 10:55 AM

stef started a thread How Do you Know That? | Jonathon Sullivan in General Q&A

Dr. Jonathon Sullivan, SSC talks about the persistent silliness coming from healthcare professionals and the need for you to be armed with your own...

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08-03-2020, 10:52 AM

stef replied to a thread Silencing Fenix Ammo with Justin Nazaroff | Starting Strength Radio #66 in General Q&A

Spoken like a guy that doesn't understand 4chan, the FBI, or Wikipedia. You're out of your element, Donnie.

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08-02-2020, 11:49 AM

stef started a thread Going Too Deep in the Squat | Mark Rippetoe in General Q&A

"It seems appealing, the ass-to-grass squat. It's certainly not a quarter-squat, so it passes the seriousness test. No one can doubt your sincerity,...

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08-02-2020, 09:40 AM

stef replied to a thread Numb thumb pad in Technique

Sounds like a crush injury. Adjust your grip so the weight is mashing into the pad of the last segment of your thumb and not higher up at the joint...

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08-01-2020, 08:35 AM

stef replied to a thread Using Caffeine.... in Nutrition & Recovery

Right. Get a baseline response to just the caffeine. Test out the other option against it later if you're so inclined.

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08-01-2020, 08:33 AM

stef replied to a thread Bench Press form check in Technique

I suggest you get your ass on the bench and legs braced to the ground before unracking.

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08-01-2020, 08:27 AM

stef replied to a thread Female, 65, loves SS in Testimonials

Welcome to the SS Forums, petzmom. The board is open, with no restricted spaces. If you have questions about programming, you might want to...

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07-31-2020, 11:20 AM

stef started a thread Q&A - The Standing Incline Press Haters | Starting Strength Radio #67 in General Q&A

Mark Rippetoe answers fan questions on another Q&A episode and features a special Comments from the Haters segment consisting of comments on Chase’s...

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07-30-2020, 11:19 AM

stef started a thread Vegans Have Great Form! | Jarrod Schaefer in General Q&A

Listen in on part of a recorded conversation from a Lockdown Zoom Meeting with Starting Strength Gym Coaches and owners during the Great New American...

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07-30-2020, 07:25 AM

stef replied to a thread Mike Pence refuses to wear face mask at Mayo clinic....WTF?!! in General Q&A

Nothing, they've always been controlled opposition. Their "news" mirrors ap, reuters etc and couple commentators that are outside the mockingbird...

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07-29-2020, 12:18 PM

stef replied to a thread Substitute for Chalk? in Gyms & Equipment

Talc and starch are good for drying, but make things slippery as hell, especially the talc. DO NOT USE THESE. You'll live without chalk on presses...

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07-29-2020, 11:00 AM

stef started a thread Becoming a Lifter: The Boogaloo Bertha Story | Nick Delgadillo in General Q&A

"Bre Hillen, also known as Boogaloo Bertha, walked into WFAC nearly 4 years ago a damaged, weak, and skinny CrossFitter. I started helping her with...

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07-28-2020, 11:03 AM

stef started a thread Observations on Training by an Old Guy | Phil Ringman in General Q&A

"I am 66. I don’t think of myself as an old guy, but apparently I am. When I was in my 30s, yes, I thought people in their 60s were really old....

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07-27-2020, 11:17 AM

stef started a thread Why Coaching Matters | Brent Carter in General Q&A

Starting Strength Coach and Owner of Starting Strength Dallas discusses coaching, the optimization of running the program, and why coaching is the...

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07-26-2020, 07:57 AM

stef replied to a thread Does anyone actually like oatmeal in Nutrition & Recovery

It's grain. That's what grain is all about. You don't have to eat it. If you want to eat it, you can use it like any other grain -- grinding and...

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07-25-2020, 05:49 PM

stef replied to a thread Fixing the Squat - Grip in FAQ

Starting Strength Coach and Owner of Testify Strength and Conditioning Phil Meggers clarifies where the bar should go on your back for the squat.

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07-25-2020, 05:48 PM

stef replied to a thread Fixing the Press - Grip in FAQ

Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers talks about hand and wrist position in the press and how to get a consistent setup in your press.

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07-25-2020, 05:47 PM

stef replied to a thread Fixing the Clean - Arm Pull in FAQ

Phil Meggers, Starting Strength Coach and Owner of Testify Strength and Conditioning in Omaha, gives you some helpful cues when dealing with an arm...

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07-25-2020, 08:01 AM

stef replied to a thread SS Radio #66: Silencing Fenix Ammo with Justin Nazaroff. in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Are you retarded or just a liar? Either way, not a good look.

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07-24-2020, 10:54 AM

stef started a thread Silencing Fenix Ammo with Justin Nazaroff | Starting Strength Radio #66 in General Q&A

Justin Nazaroff, owner of Fenix Ammunition in Novi, MI, talks with Rip about firearms, the Boogaloo, and having his business and personal social...

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07-23-2020, 10:59 AM

stef started a thread Nailing the Bar Position on the Squat | Phil Meggers in General Q&A

Starting Strength Coach and Owner of Testify Strength and Conditioning Phil Meggers clarifies where the bar should go on your back for the squat.

3 replies | 431 view(s)

07-23-2020, 08:31 AM

stef replied to a thread You Need To Rest Between Sets, But How Long? - Starting Strength Radio Clips in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

When you're cold. Nope. It would feel like hammered shit to walk up and try to do it not warmed up. No intelligent person jumps from ~5...

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07-23-2020, 08:25 AM

stef replied to a thread Total knee replacement in General Q&A

Nearly anyone with no experience makes ridiculously limiting recommendations. What does "heavy" even mean?

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07-23-2020, 08:19 AM

stef replied to a thread Dips in Starting Strength in General Q&A

A novice is adding to his primary lifts every session. How would you expect extra stress placed on accessory lifts to affect progress on the main...

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07-22-2020, 11:22 AM

stef started a thread Your Priorities as a New Strength Trainee | Ray Gillenwater in General Q&A

The Starting Strength approach to strength training is a proven process that works every time it is applied correctly. Applying it correctly means...

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07-21-2020, 11:16 AM

stef started a thread Forced Layoffs and Working Back Up: A Case Study | Jordan Burnett in General Q&A

"At first, the thought of a two week layoff may have even been welcomed by some trainees. Then it became very evident that this was going to last...

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07-20-2020, 11:03 AM

stef started a thread Gaining Inches Where it Matters | Phoebe and Chase in General Q&A

Starting Strength Coach Chase Lindley and his client Phoebe Hightower discuss training at Starting Strength Houston, her goals, and her special...

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