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Safety While Lifting | Starting Strength Radio #223

Mark Rippetoe | July 28, 2023

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. 

  • 00:47 The accident
  • 04:14 Safety during the lifts
  • 07:30 Proper spotting in the squat
  • 33:47 Bench is inherently dangerous
  • 51:45 Considerations for the press
  • 55:59 Don’t spot a deadlift
  • 1:01:22 The power clean platform 

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