Starting Strength coach Grant Broggi explains why he tells prospective clients to go train with a coach near them instead, the real hierarchy of coaching (in-person - live Zoom - asynchronous feedback), and what actually happens during an in-person session that you can't replicate online: a coach physically putting you in position until your body just knows the movement. Plus, where online coaching genuinely shines — community, accountability, and long-term programming.
Whether you're brand new to the barbell or wondering if online coaching is worth it, this is the honest answer from a Starting Strength Coach.