High Tibial Osteotomy, a Dash of Physical Therapy, and a Healthy Serving of Barbells. Just What the Doctor Ordered by Chris Palladino, SSC | May 24, 2023 Meet Dave, a 42-year-old fireman, dad of fantastic twin girls, and a husband. Dave is a recreational barbell athlete, training 3-4x a week at a local gym. Dave was born with a moderate bilateral varus deformity (bow leg) of his knees, which, over time, had increased stress on the medial compartment of the knee. Chronic knee pain, stiffness, and clicking were common problems for Dave for years... Continue reading
Cueing and Feedback: Science or Art – Does it Matter? by Gregory Hess and Mark Rippetoe | May 02, 2023 [Bar cues or body cues?] Should one version of cueing be prioritized during barbell training? This brief overview attempts to associate the motor learning definitions with the established bar and body cues for basic barbell training. Continue reading
Six Short Stories About Training at WFAC by Phil Ringman | April 04, 2023 When I first started training at WFAC, I didn't fully appreciate that it is one of the most well-known gyms in the country. Pretty much all I knew at the time was that Mark Rippetoe, the owner, was a prominent guy in the strength training field, and had written some best-selling books. Continue reading
Bodybuilding at age 51 with Starting Strength by Starting Strength Stories | December 29, 2022 Cindy Cavagnol is a 51-year-old mother of two who has competed in bodybuilding for decades. She recently started incorporating the Starting Strength Method into her training routine with great success in and out of competition. See how adding Starting Strength to her life helps Cindy continue to achieve her goals. Continue reading
Matt Gets Strong by Jim Steel | September 27, 2022 I have always loved the magic surrounding getting strong, especially with a relatively new lifter. Seeing them successfully lift a weight that just a few weeks before seemed impossible to them is life-changing. Once the lifter is “hooked” on this feeling, it becomes a lifelong obsession to keep challenging themselves to add more weight to the bar. Continue reading
