Rip and Rusty discuss the controversy surrounding transgender athletes competing in the Olympics. They also talk about an inmate whose ordered “Blue Book” was confiscated due to claims of it being “too violent.” Lastly, Rip explains why the trap bar deadlift is more akin to a squat than a traditional deadlift.
Starting Strength Coach Nick Delgadillo discusses the value of strength training and the two-factor model as it relates to self-defense and combatives training. Recorded at the first Combatives Association Summit in Auburndale, FL, in September 2023.
Ethan, aka "Shrimp," started a novice linear progression to prepare for his first Muay Thai fight and not only added weight to the bar, he gained 40 pounds, better posture, and more confidence.
Rip talks about the history of anabolic steroids, who uses them and why, and why they are completely inappropriate and unnecessary for most lifters.
Ray Gillenwater interviews Mindy Slovinsky, an online client of Nick D, about her past life as an ultramarathoner and what's it's like to lift double her bodyweight at 51 years-old.
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