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Yesterday, 06:10 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread The Final FINAL Word on Belt Width -- Straight From TMPHBITEU in General Q&A

It's fine with me, but you will find it to be uncomfortable.

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Yesterday, 01:16 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Hydrocelectomy Surgery Recovery in Managing Injuries

I don't know anything about the procedure, so I cannot offer any advice.

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Yesterday, 01:12 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Squat form check in Technique

Do not post above-parallel squats on these forums.

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Yesterday, 01:09 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Intermediate Bench Programming in General Programming

The only "assistance" work necessary would be heavy partial versions of the main lifts, applied judiciously because they are easy to overtrain.

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Yesterday, 01:07 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread BJJ/500lb DL goal in General Q&A

He stalled (if in fact he actually stalled) due to a lack of recovery. Likely he worries about his abs more than his training.

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Yesterday, 01:05 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread The Final FINAL Word on Belt Width -- Straight From TMPHBITEU in General Q&A

It's not so much the ribs as it is the hips. If the belt jams into the hip flexors, the low back is much harder to get into extension.

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Yesterday, 12:51 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Halting Deadlifts? in General Q&A

Video?

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02-09-2025, 10:40 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread BJJ/500lb DL goal in General Q&A

Or you could just do the program.

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02-09-2025, 10:38 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread The US Army Stole Your Line! in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

I saw that. Point that out to them.

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02-09-2025, 10:38 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Strength to bodyweight ratios- are some feats of strength more impressive? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

It is normal for lighter-bodyweight guys to lift more as a % of bodyweight than heavier guys. This is what Weight Classes are for.

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02-08-2025, 11:07 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Squat check in Technique

These look pretty good.

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02-07-2025, 02:55 PM

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

Watters is kicking ass: https://x.com/JesseBWatters/status/1887678171941593193

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02-07-2025, 02:24 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Titan X-3 Flat Foot Rack. in Gyms & Equipment

All these racks are junk compared to the SS Rack: Starting Strength Power Rack (original depth) – TSS A lot of money, but the best equipment you...

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02-07-2025, 02:21 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Is this a tear? in Managing Injuries

Could be a small tear. Are you sure it's not a bruise?

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02-07-2025, 02:17 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Building my Texas Method - input on accessory and ancillary movements in General Programming

Where are rows noted as an acceptable substitute for power cleans?

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02-07-2025, 02:01 PM

Mark Rippetoe started a thread SS Radio #303: What Is A Lifter? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

What is a Lifter? | Starting Strength Radio #303

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02-07-2025, 02:00 PM

Mark Rippetoe started a thread Daniel Raimondi SSC: The First Rep in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

The First Rep | Daniel Raimondi

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02-07-2025, 01:59 PM

Mark Rippetoe started a thread Dave Longley: Technique and Strength in the Martial Arts in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Yinyang: Technique and Strength in the Martial Arts | Dave Longley

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02-07-2025, 01:48 PM

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

Recent revelations are nauseating: https://x.com/MilaLovesJoe/status/1887354846870970871 https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1887577224913821983

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02-06-2025, 05:55 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread The Movies in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Fuck, Satch, I just pushed the button.

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02-06-2025, 05:54 PM

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

Did you guys see this unbelievable shit? https://x.com/TheRubberDuck79/status/1887500166762274884

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02-06-2025, 04:51 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Undiagnosed Shoulder Re-Injury (To MRI, or not to MRI…) in Managing Injuries

You don't want to know for sure what's going on?

4 replies | 271 view(s)

02-06-2025, 12:14 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Substitute exercises for medical reasons in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

What happens to his form when he gets fatigued at the 10th rep?

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02-05-2025, 09:16 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Steak and Shake burger chain to start frying in beef tallow in General Q&A

That would make too much sense. Better to make McDonald's do things your way.

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02-05-2025, 09:15 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Shoulder impingement on squat? in General Q&A

Post a video showing your grip and elbow position.

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02-05-2025, 09:06 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread The Movies in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Haven't seen it yet.

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02-05-2025, 09:05 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Rip: The Basics of a Performance Diet in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

I was just thinking about how easy it is to eat a bunch of bread and butter.

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02-05-2025, 09:03 PM

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

I am for not spending another dime on anything in the Middle East, unless it is buying stuff we can use.

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02-04-2025, 05:51 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Elbow weirdness in Managing Injuries

I dunno. Get an MRI.

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02-04-2025, 12:57 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Rip: The Basics of a Performance Diet in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Might help. Try it and see.

6 replies | 17817 view(s)

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