Rip talks about the importance of safety in major barbell exercises and how injuries can be prevented by picking the correct weight and having spotters.
Our instructional 5-step setup for the deadlift is well known because it works every time. Starting Strength Coach Steve Ross goes into greater detail here, covering the hows and whys of each step to help you get it right.
The bench press is predominantly a pec exercise, but that doesn't mean you should overlook the importance of your back and using it to set a proper arch. SSC Phoebe Hightower of Starting Strength Oklahoma City explains how she coaches the back arch for the bench along with some tips and what you should be focused on during the setup.
The Starting Strength teaching progression for the squat is the first step for beginners in barbell training. We start with teaching the most important position first without the bar, the bottom of the squat, and build on that in a way that is executable and repeatable for almost everyone. Watch as SSC Steve Ross of Brussels Barbell takes a trainee through this process and explains why we do what we do along the way.
Rip explains how our DNA dictates how we adapt to training, why big, strong men command more attention than small guys, and how getting strong improves aesthetics.
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