Rip breaks down the mechanics behind the importance of keeping the bar close during the press.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or managing training stress as a more advanced lifter, Rip shows you how to safely set up and perform box squats correctly, ensuring you get the most out of this lift.
Rip explains the proper way to reset the deadlift after each rep. The bar should return to its starting position over the middle of the foot, one inch from the shins.
New lifters often lower the bar very slowly when deadlifting. Avoid the common mistake of lowering the bar too slowly or letting go of it. Instead, lower it quickly but under control: bend at the hips, then the knees, and keep the bar close to your body. This method will make your deadlift more efficient and effective.
Chin-ups are a great ancillary exercise in the Starting Strength Program, but not everyone can perform a full chin-up. Ricky gives some practical tips to help you progress to a full bodyweight chin-up and reasons you'd want to add them to your program.
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