Ericw
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“Merely” is the language of trolls.

Get the surgery and be a dick.

DON’T cheap out on the barbell. You will regret it sooner rather than later. If a bolt is holding the sleeve on and there is a nice, thicc, chrome...

I built my SS rack for around $650 without the floor. Pickled the steel and drilled all the holes myself and had it welded at a local shop. ...

I would not rely on friction to securely hold the bar.

Get the 3 inch single ply belt, you’ll be fine.

First thing is good for you trying to get on the path. It’ll be hard at times but rewarding as well. Post some videos In the form check section...

I know a goo American made plate by The Strength Co. and they were in stock last I checked.

Depends on your budget. If you can only afford one thing, get the bar. The SS bar is really nice.

You will.

My city council is officially stupid and totalitarian, which are synonymous I suppose. This passed 11-0 this evening. Unfortunately they included...

Only according to the plumbers. The rest of us like you just fine.

Continue to train the primary lifts using intermediate programming and practice the Olympic lifts. Alternate the low bar squat with a front squat....

I just built a Starting Strength rack and there’s nothing about it I don’t like. The 1 1/4” safeties and 2” spacing are a huge selling point.

Hafthor Bjornsson pulled 1104 pounds this year. He seems fine.