A Demonstration of the Press Double Layback by Carl Raghavan, SSC | August 31, 2017 Starting Strength Coach Carl Raghavan demonstrates the press with an impressive layback reminiscent of the big presses from the old days of Olympic Weightlifting. Continue reading
A Comparison of Two Start Positions v2 by Mark Rippetoe | June 08, 2017 The second in a series of videos comparing a low hips start position and a high hips start position in the clean. Continue reading
Improving Dance by Getting Stronger by Emily Socolinsky, SSC | June 01, 2017 As a former dancer (20+ years of dance, ballet and modern), I did not understand the true nature of what “getting stronger” meant. It took me twenty years to finally start training with a barbell. Strength made the biggest difference when I returned to dance. Not physical therapy when I was injured. Not endless hours of cardio. Barbell training. I knew this was something that all dancers were missing. But how could I convince my fellow dancers to do this? Continue reading
The Iron Makes Us Strong by Kelli Nielson | May 04, 2017 Regardless of age, sex, shape or ability level the barbell is a viable tool for both physical and mental strength. In every way, shape and form, the iron makes us strong. Continue reading
Jan vs. a Car by Emily Socolinsky, SSC | April 06, 2017 After nearly three years of work, adjustments, set backs but most of all, persistence, Jan rarely walks into a session or departs a session with any hip or back pain. There is the occasional discomfort, but she no longer plagued by constant pain as she was three years ago. Continue reading
