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In Defense of The Squat for Old People

Jan 12, 2017

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in Barbell Training, Coaching, Starting Strength

A loud minority of Internet Fitness Experts (IFEs) are busy proliferating the idea that the squat is of limited use and, in some cases, downright dangerous. Some assert that the squat is an advanced movement, potentially requiring upwards of 60 corrective exercises for the fixing of movement deficiencies before actually learning it. Others dismiss…

The Deadlift in 5 Steps

Sep 17, 2015

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Nick D

in Barbell Training, Coaching, Starting Strength

The Starting Strength Model assumes, as you should too, that gravity works in a direction that is perfectly vertical. When you’re trying to pick up a heavy weight (probably the heaviest weight you are physically able to) in your hands and stand up with it, any effort that’s exerted in any direction other than directly opposite…

Starting Strength – Common Misconceptions and Outright Lies | GOMAD

Sep 11, 2015

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Nick D

in Barbell Training, Coaching

There’s a whole bunch of silliness on the internet when it comes to Starting Strength. I don’t know what it is, but people come up with some really bizarre shit anytime someone brings up Mark Rippetoe or Starting Strength. Most of it is perpetuated by people who haven’t read any of the material or are…

How to Squat – Gripping the bar

Sep 4, 2015

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Nick D

in Barbell Training, Coaching, Starting Strength

There’s nothing that works better for getting strong than basic barbell training. Full range of motion lifts that load the entire skeleton are both efficient and effective in producing an adaptation that is beneficial for all aspects of human performance. Whatever it is you do, whether it’s Krav Maga, sports, martial arts, or just…

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In Defense of The Squat for Old People

The Deadlift in 5 Steps

Starting Strength – Common Misconceptions and Outright Lies | GOMAD

How to Squat – Gripping the bar