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AndrewLewis replied to a thread Starting Strength Austin Featured in Online Magazine in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Rip, I can't help but notice in the original piece that your views and intents were expressed. I don't suppose you were interviewed for this, were...

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12-13-2019, 11:55 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Body Pump + NLP in General Programming

Robert, why do you do the exercises you proctor while proctoring them? Are you there to work out or to work?

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12-08-2019, 01:34 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread A Hierarchy of Variables in Strength Training in General Q&A

I don't think this would warm you up enough if you're anywhere north of 275lb. However, as I said in the article, the warm up scheme from SS:BBT is...

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12-07-2019, 08:06 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread SSR#33: Not Doing the Program in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

GOCRAD

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12-05-2019, 05:53 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Starting Strength Radio #32: John Musser SSC: Executive Protection in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

This made an hour of hand sanding small wood parts far more enjoyable. Thanks John and Rip. Marketing and graphic design are pretty bad.

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12-01-2019, 01:07 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Why is hookgrip easier/better than straps? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Certain areas need additional work depending on the trainee's deficiencies. I can't think of one where grip strength is such a deficiency that...

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11-30-2019, 04:08 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Why is hookgrip easier/better than straps? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

What do you do in your life that requires grip strength that deadlifting does not produce?

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11-27-2019, 08:37 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Trouble identifying the acetabulum approximation in video and real time in Coaching

That helps a lot. Thanks for checking the pictures and I'll give Other Nick D's method a try and see if that gets me more consistent results. ...

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11-26-2019, 07:32 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Why is hookgrip easier/better than straps? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

I recall seeing a product on Shark Tank which were basically gymnastics grips, but made with thermoplastics. I thought "I would never buy or invest...

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11-26-2019, 08:10 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Trouble identifying the acetabulum approximation in video and real time in Coaching

The pictures help. Can you explain how you would use knee angle to indicate proper depth? The knee angle is going to vary as a function of segment...

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11-26-2019, 07:38 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Why is hookgrip easier/better than straps? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

I'd have to try it out to see how it feels, but it seems like a similar concept to wearing lifting gloves. The more contact surfaces you introduces...

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11-24-2019, 05:24 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Starting Strength Radio #31: Why We Are Right About Everything in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Let's see if I understand this - you think that strength and performance are linearly proportional in almost every other sport/activity besides...

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11-24-2019, 12:39 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Starting Strength Radio #31: Why We Are Right About Everything in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

This question needs to be answered as well.

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11-24-2019, 12:05 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Why not bent row? in General Programming

In your opinion, what qualifies an exercise to be a 'staple exercise'?

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11-24-2019, 11:53 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread How to Rack Pull | Mark Rippetoe in General Q&A

I think this is the first video I ever saw on rack pulls after reading SS:BBT. Great video. Thanks for making it. I've been using the halting...

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11-23-2019, 11:12 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Starting Strength Radio #31: Why We Are Right About Everything in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

How did you test this hypothesis? Or are you just noting your observations of how running felt?

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11-23-2019, 11:10 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread straight bar deadlift vs trap bar deadlift. in General Q&A

Yeah. I didn't even notice the timestamp. Last activity of user: 2017.

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11-23-2019, 10:28 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread straight bar deadlift vs trap bar deadlift. in General Q&A

Why do you want this information? Let's say you had a huge amount of data and everyone can trap deadlift 4% more than their deadlift. What are you...

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11-22-2019, 12:55 PM

AndrewLewis started a thread Trouble identifying the acetabulum approximation in video and real time in Coaching

I'm having a difficult time consistently identifying the hip crease to indicate depth. I've gone back through the last 10 pages of technique videos...

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11-21-2019, 03:16 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Why is hookgrip easier/better than straps? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

This could be the case. I was strapping the same weight I was hookgripping.

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11-21-2019, 12:47 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Rip Gives Santana Some Life and Business Advice in General Q&A

I was expecting more of a roast from Rip during the phone call. "You look like a 15-year-old greek girl who just saw her first Youtube video on hair...

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11-21-2019, 10:20 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Why is hookgrip easier/better than straps? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

That makes sense. It seems like that would make the deadlift less secure with no additional benefit.

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11-20-2019, 10:15 AM

AndrewLewis started a thread Why is hookgrip easier/better than straps? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Rip, I've been experimenting with hookgripping one workset and then straps the other worksets for my deadlifts, and I've noticed that the hookgrip...

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11-16-2019, 07:57 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Intermediate Programming for the Upper Body Lifts | Nick Delgadillo in General Q&A

I'm a little late to the party, but thanks for the article Nick. It's great. It's articles like this that make me want a printed anthology of SS...

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11-16-2019, 07:50 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread SS coaches numbers in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

You might consider just being his buddy and not his counselor. If he likes the way he squats, benches, and deadlifts, and isn't interested in...

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11-15-2019, 09:34 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Analysis Paralysis: Racks in Gyms & Equipment

If you're going to buy a squat rack, don't half ass it and skimp. Buy something you'll be happy to have forever. The squat rack and bar are not the...

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