J. Killmond
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Those shoes (if they are weightlifting shoes) look too flexible and not sturdy enough for someone your size under the loads you're lifting.

You do not look to be in correct starting position (back is not extended/flat). Coach Rippetoe explains it all in this 4 minute video! The...

At 6'4", 205 lbs., more bodyweight usually is the prescribed fix on tough reps. Your hips move forward at the beginning of each rep, which might...

Agree. That is the "Theoretical Approach" described at the beginning of Practical Programming (p. 5-7). However, as commonly noted in the forums,...

Most of the thinking has already been done, including diagrams (Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, p. 312-316). See also this article: ...

If you are going to bench without a spotter, please (1) adjust the safety arms so that they will keep the bar off you if you drop it, (2) position...

Isaac, You are not getting your back flat during the setup (in either video). Here are two short videos showing Coach Rip working someone...

A little coaching wouldn't hurt--perhaps consider throwing everyone in the car and making a day trip to Wichita Falls!

Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers profiles his 10-pound do-it-yourself PVC safety squat bar: DIY Safety Squat Bar: The J-Bar - YouTube

Thanks, food for thought!

Coach Nick Delgadillo is a competitor in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Here are a couple of his classics on combat sports and strength training: Balancing...

Dear No4_nz, At your age and strength levels, is it time to move away from the novice linear progression--that's a question only you can answer. ...

The short answer is yes. Mr. Anders has pointed out the relevant pages in Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training (SSBBT). The principle is...