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squat variations

The Truth About Squat Variations

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi explains what he thinks about squat variations like zercher squats and front squats, and why he thinks barbell back squats are still the best for...

The Truth About Squat Variations

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi explains what he thinks about squat variations like zercher squats and front squats, and why he thinks barbell back squats are still the best for...

marrs bar

Duffalo Bars vs Marrs Bar - Which is Better?

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi talks about his hands-on experience using the Duffalo Bar and why he likes The Marrs Bar better. He dives into the pros and cons of...

Duffalo Bars vs Marrs Bar - Which is Better?

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi talks about his hands-on experience using the Duffalo Bar and why he likes The Marrs Bar better. He dives into the pros and cons of...

Lose 50lbs or Gain 50lbs? Here’s Exactly What It Takes

Lose 50lbs or Gain 50lbs? Here’s Exactly What I...

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi talks about the real, no-nonsense approach to gaining or losing 50 pounds—whether you're trying to bulk up with strength or shed serious fat. In this...

Lose 50lbs or Gain 50lbs? Here’s Exactly What I...

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi talks about the real, no-nonsense approach to gaining or losing 50 pounds—whether you're trying to bulk up with strength or shed serious fat. In this...

bench press

How To Not Get Hurt When You Bench Press - 3 Sa...

Starting Strength Coach Jeff Hairston explains how to safely bench press. The bench press is commonly considered the most dangerous of all the barbell lifts, but with a few adjustments...

How To Not Get Hurt When You Bench Press - 3 Sa...

Starting Strength Coach Jeff Hairston explains how to safely bench press. The bench press is commonly considered the most dangerous of all the barbell lifts, but with a few adjustments...

bench press

The BEST Way To Set Up Your Bench Press

Starting Strength Coach Jeff Hairston teaches a beginner lifter how to set up his bench press and perform the exercise with the correct technique.

The BEST Way To Set Up Your Bench Press

Starting Strength Coach Jeff Hairston teaches a beginner lifter how to set up his bench press and perform the exercise with the correct technique.

How to Pick the Best Gym for Getting Strong!

How to Pick the Best Gym for Getting Strong!

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi explains what to look for in a gym to know if it is good or not for barbell training and getting strong.

How to Pick the Best Gym for Getting Strong!

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi explains what to look for in a gym to know if it is good or not for barbell training and getting strong.

1000 lb club

Every Man Can Get Into The 1000lb Club

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi talks about his recent attempt at the 1000lb Club and why it's possible for any man who lifts to achieve.

Every Man Can Get Into The 1000lb Club

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi talks about his recent attempt at the 1000lb Club and why it's possible for any man who lifts to achieve.

push-ups, pull-ups, and air squats

You DON'T Need To Do Push-Ups UNLESS...

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi explains when someone should consider calisthenic exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, and air squats, and when they are useful and when they are not useful for...

You DON'T Need To Do Push-Ups UNLESS...

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi explains when someone should consider calisthenic exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, and air squats, and when they are useful and when they are not useful for...

lifting while traveling

How to Lift After Vacation

Starting Strength Coaches Jeff and Connor explain what to do when you get back into the gym after a layoff or a vacation, and how to think about training if...

How to Lift After Vacation

Starting Strength Coaches Jeff and Connor explain what to do when you get back into the gym after a layoff or a vacation, and how to think about training if...

Only Real Lifters Understand This...

Only Real Lifters Understand This...

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi talks about the most rare quality he see's in his gym and something only real lifters will understand.

Only Real Lifters Understand This...

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi talks about the most rare quality he see's in his gym and something only real lifters will understand.

rest time explained

Rest Times Explained

Starting Strength coaches give a detailed answer about how long you should rest between sets during barbell training, and why the rest may seem longer than what you typically see...

Rest Times Explained

Starting Strength coaches give a detailed answer about how long you should rest between sets during barbell training, and why the rest may seem longer than what you typically see...

strong enough

How Strong Is Strong Enough?

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi answers a question about how strong is strong enough? He talks about the need for going through the novice linear progression to build strength and...

How Strong Is Strong Enough?

Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi answers a question about how strong is strong enough? He talks about the need for going through the novice linear progression to build strength and...