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stef started a thread From Lat Machine to Chin Ups | Rusty Holcomb in General Q&A

WFAC Coach Rusty Holcomb gives his method for progressing on the lat machine to develop strength for a lifter's first chin up.

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01-17-2025, 08:40 PM

stef started a thread Best of Comments from the Haters! | Starting Strength Radio #300 in General Q&A

A glorious edition of Starting Strength Radio to commemorate episode 300, a compilation of the best of Comments from the Haters!

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01-13-2025, 10:12 PM

stef started a thread Fix Your Eyes on the Ceiling for the Bench Press | Mark Rippetoe in General Q&A

Rip discusses the importance of fixing the eye gaze for balance and coordination when lifting. In the bench press, the ceiling is used as the...

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01-10-2025, 08:41 PM

stef started a thread Q&A Episode - Last Meals, Weight Gain, and Close Calls | Starting Strength Radio #299 in General Q&A

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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01-08-2025, 10:42 PM

stef started a thread The Power Clean: A Declaration of War | Carl Raghavan in General Q&A

Hear ye, hear ye! Do not throw the Power Clean out with the bath water. A reminder to all barbell coaches and SS enthusiasts: do not skip the quick...

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01-06-2025, 08:23 PM

stef started a thread Stop Getting Lightheaded While Lifting | Andrew Lewis in General Q&A

Getting lightheaded while lifting can be a problem, particularly with new, unadapted lifters. Starting Strength Coach Andrew Lewis gives general and...

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01-05-2025, 09:46 PM

stef replied to a thread Squat Form Check in Technique

Depth is by position, not by feel. Look up what depth is, compare to your video before posting, don't post high squats.

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01-03-2025, 09:34 PM

stef started a thread How Programming Works | Starting Strength Radio #298 in General Q&A

Rip discusses how effective and efficient programming is based on structuring progression based on how quickly the lifter can add weight to the bar....

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01-01-2025, 09:41 PM

stef started a thread Training and Dogs | Jim Steel in General Q&A

I was proud of myself yesterday. I was proud of myself for training when I didn’t want to. I was showing tremendous weakness and I was full of...

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12-31-2024, 09:34 AM

stef started a thread How to Properly Use Straps for Pulling | Mark Rippetoe in General Q&A

There is a role for straps in strength training for the serious lifter. Heavy pulls are not grip exercises, they are pulling exercises, and grip...

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12-30-2024, 11:23 PM

stef started a thread How to Warm Up for Chins | Mark Rippetoe in General Q&A

Rip runs through a warm up protocol for chins to prepare the body for the training sets. A progressive approach to loading is especially helpful in...

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12-29-2024, 09:39 PM

stef started a thread FINAL Q&A OF 2024!!! - Submit your questions in General Q&A

Last chance to get your question answered on Starting Strength Radio in 2024 is right now. Submit your questions for the show that will be...

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12-29-2024, 07:59 PM

stef replied to a thread Old School | Jim Steel in General Q&A

Huge sense of humour fail, Bex. Try harder.

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