Safety While Lifting | Starting Strength Radio #223
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 12 min
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Episode description
Rip talks about the importance of safety in major barbell exercises and how injuries can be prevented by picking the correct weight and having spotters.
00:47 The accident
04:14 Safety during the lifts
07:30 Proper spotting in the squat
33:47 Bench is inherently dangerous
51:45 Considerations for the press
55:59 Don’t spot a deadlift
1:01:22 The power clean platform
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