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Today, 11:43 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Which Gym Belt? Yes another one of these. in Gyms & Equipment

But you've been fucking around for 14 months and you're only squatting 200 pounds. You are not training, you are wasting time, which at 42 you cannot...

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Today, 11:37 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Squat form check in Technique

We need a little more angle to see the depth, but they look good from here.

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Today, 11:34 AM

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

We already showed them how big a plate of shit we will eat. They're just feeding us now.

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Today, 11:32 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Commentary #6: Global Warming in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Boy, it's sure a good thing that the Science is settled on this.

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Yesterday, 10:19 PM

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

If you are stupid enough to take statins just because some GP told you to, you deserve statins.

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Yesterday, 08:27 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Which Gym Belt? Yes another one of these. in Gyms & Equipment

You have confused training with practice. Strongman shit requires practice, but the strength to do it requires training, with the barbell program.

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Yesterday, 11:58 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Which Gym Belt? Yes another one of these. in Gyms & Equipment

So many things wrong here. Let's start with this, and see if you've got a better perspective: The Two-Factor Model of Sports Performance | Mark...

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Yesterday, 11:52 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Going from 200 to 225 bench in one month ? in General Programming

I let the Greyskull slide too.

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Yesterday, 11:50 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Deadlift check after low back injury in Technique

These look pretty good. But if your having problems getting set and staying there, a 3-inch belt will help with that.

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Yesterday, 11:47 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Deadlift Form Check in Technique

Look at your hips as you start. See the drop? Don't do that.

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Yesterday, 11:44 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread On "Getting Stuck" in General Q&A

The First Three Questions | Mark Rippetoe Once this is sorted out, form issues get examined.

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Yesterday, 11:41 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Split daily session in General Q&A

No, it's fine to do it like this. Far better than missing part of the workout.

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12-08-2024, 12:19 PM

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

Amazing, how the UK joined the autocratic tyrannies of the world so quietly: https://x.com/stillgray/status/1865616406504468719 They are awfully...

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12-07-2024, 05:37 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Range of motion in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

What's wrong with your shoulder? The diagnosis?

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12-06-2024, 01:58 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread chest tightness ... feels like I am going to tear a pec in Managing Injuries

That's the recommendation. Give it till Sunday.

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12-06-2024, 01:54 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread intermediate press & texas method in General Programming

It's supposed to be. You need to press 3x/week, and close-grip after presses on Wednesday.

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12-06-2024, 12:52 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread intermediate press & texas method in General Programming

Age/height/bodyweight/other lifts?

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12-06-2024, 12:50 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Going from 200 to 225 bench in one month ? in General Programming

I suppose you could ask Greyskull.

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12-06-2024, 12:47 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread squat 275 asymmetry in Technique

Hip drive is identified by the sacrum moving up and the knees moving back a little as the hips lift. And there will be a subtle change in back angle...

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12-06-2024, 12:36 PM

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

I don't know, but it's probably the money. Always is. There is no shortage of weed in Texas. I wonder who pays Hotez?

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12-06-2024, 12:16 PM

Mark Rippetoe started a thread SS Radio #294: Another Dog's Breakfast of Unrelated Items in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Q&A Episode - Challenges, Giblet Gravy, and College | Starting Strength Radio #294

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