After the Starting Strength Deadlift chapter you can now also read the Press chapter of the 3rd edition of Starting Strengt for free. Click here for the PDF or check it out below.
Starting Strength Deadlift Chapter (3rd Edition)
Via Starting Strength comes an excerpt from the Deadlift Pulling Mechanics chapter of Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd Edition. Pulling Mechanics 1 Pulling Mechanics 2 Here is the PDF
Strength Training Android App
Here is an Android App to keep track and plan your workouts. According to the developer Strength “should work really well with a program like Starting Strength or Strong Lifts“. (via) There is a paid (1.5 Euro / $2 US “full”) and free (“lite”) version, but I would encourage you to pay the developer if you […]
Mark Rippetoe on the Squat Bar Position
Mark Rippetoe on Squat Bar Positions. This is another valuable lesson. He covers everything you probably ever want to know about proper grip for low-bar squat. Grip all of the weight of the bar is on the body, not the arms. lowest point where the bar can stabily be carried wrists and elbows not under […]
Starting Strength, HIIT, LeanGains Wallpapers
Check out these desktop infographic wallpapers of Starting Strength / HIIT / LeanGains (via) Also available as a StrongLifts / HIIT / LeanGains Version (via)
70′ s Big Podcast Episode 8
Just listened to Episode 8 of the 70′ s Big Podcast Topicsnutrition, rehabbing SI/lumbar injuries, deadlifting programming, powerlifting
Getting Strong without a Power Rack
Jim Wendler on getting strong without a power rack or squat stands. The main lifts you can concentrate on are as follows: deadlift, power clean, bent over row, and press. These four lifts will be your core lifts – if you are using my 5/3/1 training program, these will be the ones you will try […]
Basic Barbell Training Program Comparison
Here is a comparison of the various basic barbell training programs out there. They look at Starting Strength – beginnerStronglifts 5×5 – beginnerJim Wendler’s 5/3/1 – intermediate or advancedMadcow intermediate 5×5 – intermediate (advanced version available too)Texas Method – intermediate
Starting Strength Warm-Up Calculator
Update: Here is a Spreadsheet that generates your complete SS Routine including the warm-up sets. Found this Starting Strength Warm-Up Calculator Spreadsheet.Of course it’s not just applicable to Starting Strength, but for every lifting workout. Instructions1) Follow the link.2) Select the “File” button in the left hand corner.3) From the drop-down menu select “Copy spreadsheet.”4) Click “OK” […]