Join Edward Torres as he shares his journey at the Starting Strength Gym in Sunset Valley, Austin, Texas. Initially, Ed’s goal was to refine his barbell training form, but he gained so much more—insights into his body’s movements, the importance of proper form, and the value of real-time coaching feedback.
Rip explains the steps to achieve a proper deadlift lockout, making sure you complete the movement instead of stopping short. The correct finish involves lifting your chest and pulling your shoulders back. Not doing so means you're only completing 95% of the rep.
Rip describes the challenges involved in learning and coaching the Olympic lifts and why including them in your strength training program is worthwhile.
Starting Strength Coach and owner of Hygieia Strength and Conditioning Shaun Pang gives detailed tips on setting up an optimal pulling position on every deadlift rep.
Rip presents a lecture and Q&A to an exercise science class at Cedarville University.
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