Rip explains the steps to safely unrack and rack a squat, covering everything from gripping the bar evenly and positioning your hands and wrists correctly, to centering the bar on your back. He also explains the correct way to step under the bar, maintain balance, and assume the proper squat stance. These tips will prevent accidents and improve your squatting technique.
World’s Okayest Starting Strength Coach Pete Troupos talks about an often overlooked aspect of a heavy press. He and SSC Xavier Lima walk through the finer points at Starting Strength Orlando.
Rip describes the challenges involved in learning and coaching the Olympic lifts and why including them in your strength training program is worthwhile.
World’s Okayest Starting Strength Coach Pete Troupos goes over a common error with bar placement and how to address it.
Starting Strength Coach Andrew Lewis explains the importance of ensuring your press setup is correct before unracking the bar. This not only maximizes efficiency but also minimizes energy waste, stabilizes the press, and optimizes force transfer.
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