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No, the Deadlift ISN'T Dangerous | Starting Strength Light Day #15

Mark Rippetoe | March 20, 2026

Rip and Rusty discuss the Deadlift, including it's importance, the need for technique, and the unfounded fear of the lift. 

  • 00:25 The Deadlift
  • 11:48 Technique is important 
  • 20:25 Deadlifting is not dangerous
  • 26:04 Limits
  • 34:50 Being elite doesn’t make you a coach
  • 43:28 Last thoughts

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