EPISODE · Sep 8, 2023 · 1H 22M
Coaching Crutches and Wasting Client Money | Starting Strength Radio #229
from Starting Strength Radio · host Mark Rippetoe
Rip discusses his article, The Inappropriate Use of the Rack Pull, and how coaches often use modifications to the basic lifts as a crutch instead of learning to fix technique issues. "Lumbar flexion needs to be corrected, but correcting it by using a position where it's not actually a problem is not a correction." 00:56 It's time to grow some balls 15:32 Comments from the Haters! 26:12 A coach not doing his job 40:27 When to use a tool 45:49 The reason alternate lifts should be used 51:35 You have to have a deep toolbox 1:01:48 A coach should be coaching from a model
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Rip discusses his article, The Inappropriate Use of the Rack Pull, and how coaches often use modifications to the basic lifts as a crutch instead of learning to fix technique issues. "Lumbar flexion needs to be corrected, but correcting it by using a position where it's not actually a problem is not a correction." 00:56 It's time to grow some balls 15:32 Comments from the Haters! 26:12 A coach not doing his job 40:27 When to use a tool 45:49 The reason alternate lifts should be used 51:35 You have to have a deep toolbox 1:01:48 A coach should be coaching from a model
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