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Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd edition

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Pros & Cons

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Pros

It is a lengthy read but it is motivating and reinforces the most basic barbell exercises as the foundation of strength training. Everything you read or watch that is based on any science and not rumor is because of this book.

The programming is built along a linear progression. This book provides you with an incredibly efficient and effective workout routine.

For someone new to weightlifting, it is difficult to think of a better way to spend $28. This book is packed with loads of detail on how to perform the lifts and how to avoid common pitfalls. Good details on the science behind getting stronger in core... Read More

Take the time to learn the low bar squat. It takes a little bit to get used to racking the bar on your traps. I hurt my back when i was much younger doing squats, since then i avoided any similar exercise that might jeopardize my back.

Cons

Torn pages, discoloration and holes in pages. His few attempts at humor are gender shaming, sexist, and homophobic. Not sure why there is sexist language in a book coming out in 2017.

The blood pressure response to the valsalva maneuver is dangerous because it compromises blood flow to important areas of the body, including the brain. Such injuries include *, cerebral hemorrhage, retinal (eye) hemorrhage and retinal detachment.

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Quality

Great technical guide for learning the big 5 lifts squat dead lift press bench press and power clean

It then moves on to proper form and technique as well as how to program your workouts for maximum results

Everything that is wrong with the fitness industry he fixes through correcting the disinformation of the 90s and confusion gear... Read More

There are numerous photos of each exercise showing proper technique as well as flawed technique

Shipping

Seller offered a good price got it to me fast

Packaging/appearance

This book is packed with loads of detail on how to perform the lifts and how to avoid common pitfalls

So they are great together and honestly i wish there was a way to get both in one package

Competitiveness

The focus and functionality for ones everyday life is without rival

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This product had a total of 6,309 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 26 2024.