Weight training
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In the last post we talked about the close grip bench. We explained why you would do a close grip bench, how to do close grip bench… Now, we´re going to talk about the way is teached the regular bench press, that is to say, the standard bench press from the blue book that Starting…
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The width of your grip on the bench press is a relatively important variable in the training effect you obtain from the exercise. A wide grip on a bench press is typically what is used in powerlifting meets because the wider grip in the bench press reduces the range of motion that the bar has…
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We’re going to explain about how to warm up during the Starting Strength novice linear progression. We have to know the difference between work sets and warm-up sets. Work sets are done for the stress that we’re going to apply for today’s workouts. An example might be 200 lb for 3 sets of 5. That…
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In this post, I´m going to discuss how to use the hips and torso in a press without the bounce – sometimes called “Press 1.0” – for lifters who are unable to incorporate the dynamic start. This explanation comes from the Starting Strength Coach Andrew Lewis. The correct use of the press incorporates a layback,…
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Bar position at the start of each pull is critical. In this post I´ll explain the method coach Rusty from Wichita Falls Athletic Club utilizes for getting reps 2+ set correctly without spending time searching for the sweet spot. Today we’re going to talk about the deadlift, particularly the second, third, fourth and fifth rep.…
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In this post we discuss how to keep up the gym with appropriate organization, operation of equipment, and cleanup. Respect the place you train. Mess is a this is a minor deal in most gyms, but in a formal gym like Wichita Falls Athletic Club the plate racks are organized in a specific way. Each…
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In this post I’m going to explain about what to do if you can’t get chin ups. Whether you’re a client or you are in the gym doing this yourself, you might not be able to do chin ups right off the bar. Generally we put in chin-ups on our light pulling day, so we…
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The right shoes are an essential tool for developing strength as they improve your relationship with the floor and allow you to train more effectively. Common features of a good shoe for strength training include a stiff, non-compressible sole, slight heel, adequate toe box, and metatarsal strap. Starting Strength coaches always recommend weight lifting shoes…
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In this post I´m going to explain how the leg press can be used to incrementally load a new trainee to develop the leg strength needed to squat. A leg press machine is one of the most constant features of commercial gyms all over the world. Everybody’s got a leg press machine because it allows…
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In this post I go into detail on using a 3 vs 4 inch belt for lifters of different sizes on different lifts. Can you get into proper extension and set your breath with a good Valsalva maneuver? Does the belt jam into your ribs, pelvis or glutes? Choose wisely.
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