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stef started a thread Starting Strength Beats Traditional "Fitness" in General Q&A

Jarret Beck shares his journey from a general fitness trainer to a certified Starting Strength Coach. Initially unsure of his impact in traditional...

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10-28-2024, 03:03 PM

stef replied to a thread COVID19 Factors We Should Consider/Current Events in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

wal, lots of people are completely bassackwards about the idea of "peer review" because of how it has intentionally been framed to mislead others and...

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10-28-2024, 12:08 PM

stef started a thread Gym Dogs | Mark Rippetoe in General Q&A

I think most privately-owned gyms in the US (and probably abroad) have a dog hanging around in the gym. I think that people who train are fond of...

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10-26-2024, 12:59 PM

stef replied to a thread Programming Help: Missing Bench Reps While Press Went Up? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

That's a real narrow grip you have there, Zach. Check your position at the bottom and here, just off the chest:

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10-25-2024, 07:18 AM

stef started a thread Rip's Worst Advice, Passing Out, and Nicotine | Starting Strength Radio #288 in General Q&A

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 03:06 Comments from the Haters! 08:34 The Worst Advice Rip Received...

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10-23-2024, 08:36 AM

stef replied to a thread Master Your Press: Practice Lowering for Control | Mark Rippetoe in General Q&A

Yes, the hips should be pushed forward on the way down. That's what allows the bar to travel in as close to vertical as possible throughout the lift....

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10-23-2024, 08:29 AM

stef started a thread Programming a Smooth NLP | Scott Acosta in General Q&A

As simple as the Novice Linear Progression (NLP) is, there is an awful lot of opportunity to mess it up. Mistakes usually come at points when a...

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10-22-2024, 08:06 AM

stef started a thread Master Your Press: Practice Lowering for Control | Mark Rippetoe in General Q&A

Rip talks about the importance of maintaining the correct distance between the barbell and the shoulder to improve your press. He explains how...

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10-18-2024, 08:04 PM

stef started a thread The Ineffective Fitness Industry | Starting Strength Radio #287 in General Q&A

Rip discusses the core differences between Starting Strength and the rest of the fitness industry. He talks about why other methods fall short and...

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10-18-2024, 08:02 PM

stef started a thread From Surgery on Both Feet to Crushing Weights in General Q&A

Alisa shares her experience with Starting Strength after recovering from surgeries on both feet. Despite challenges, strength training helped her...

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10-14-2024, 04:20 PM

stef started a thread The Belt and Your Training | Mark Rippetoe in General Q&A

Here are a few random thoughts about the belt and the lifts. Feel free to add to it in the comments. Read more

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10-13-2024, 08:26 AM

stef replied to a thread What's happened to Starting Strength Radio on Spotify? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Spotify claimed a problem with RSS feed intake. Could be. It's iTunes/Apple that routinely will block or delay episodes that contain anything...

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10-07-2024, 04:38 PM

stef started a thread The Secret to a Powerful Press | Mark Rippetoe in General Q&A

Rip explains how to use hip movement in the press to improve efficiency and add weight to the bar.

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10-03-2024, 12:09 PM

stef started a thread From Tumor to Triumph: Rediscovering Strength Through Barbell Training in General Q&A

Chriss, a lifelong fitness enthusiast, faced serious health challenges after being diagnosed with a tumor that affected her physical abilities....

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10-02-2024, 08:30 AM

stef started a thread The Back Angle in the Squat | Steve Ross in General Q&A

It's important to remember that the back serves to transmit the force generated by the hips and legs up to the barbell sitting on the back, and any...

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