Rip explains the purpose and technical aspects of the halting deadlift, a heavy, partial used to load the pull off the floor, stressing the ability to hold the back in extension. Intermediate and advanced lifters pair this lift with the rack pull to productively train the full range of motion of the deadlift.
Rip goes through the proper use of the rack pull - a partial, overloaded lift used to drive deadlifting strength in late intermediate lifters - and its technical execution.
Rip discusses the ranges of motion used with rack pulls and halting deadlifts, as well as how the shoulders are held out over the bar to contribute to the proper stress of these partials. Intermediate and advanced lifters may use the combination of these lifts in place of the deadlift to better manage recovery and continue progression in pulling strength.
Rip explains how the leg press can be used to incrementally load a new trainee to develop the leg strength needed to squat.
The right shoes are an essential tool for developing strength as they improve your relationship with the floor and allow you to train more effectively. Common features of a good shoe for strength training include a stiff, non-compressible sole, slight heel, adequate toe box, and metatarsal strap.
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