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Developing strength through the basic barbell lifts. Books • Articles • Videos • Gyms • Coaches #startingstrength Pronouns: lbs/kgs
Texas
Joined June 2011
SS Events Update Seminars Jan 9-11 Mar 27-29 Deadlift/Power Clean Camp Long Island, NY - Jan 17 Squat/Deadlift Camp Twin Falls, ID - Dec 6 Columbus, OH - Dec 13 Orange County, CA - Jan 24 Link below.
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For everyone asking where I’ll be coaching in ’26: Q1: In-person at @thestrength_co in Costa Mesa, CA (3x/wk) Jan 24: @SS_strength camp in Costa Mesa CA (full day/intense) Starting Jan 5: 6-week live online course available anywhere in the 🌎 Details: https://t.co/mywHRW2ckw
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Intro to Barbell Camp is back this January at The Strength Co. in Costa Mesa, CA — just $50 on Jan 10 or 17 at 11am. Coached by @SS_strength Coach @GrantSSC . For yourself or a gift for loved ones…give the gift of strength. Grab a spot: https://t.co/om5Pbpmby4
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“Most coaches only ask two or three basic questions: ‘How did that feel?’ ‘What did you think of that set?’ There’s nothing wrong with these, but they often don’t get the client thinking deeply about what actually happened.”
Asking Better Questions in Strength Coaching | Doug Diller https://t.co/7HaULjkK22
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Asking Better Questions in Strength Coaching | Doug Diller https://t.co/7HaULjkK22
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Most coaches only ask two or three basic questions: “How did that feel?” “What did you think of that set?” There’s nothing wrong with these, but they often don’t get the client thinking deeply about...
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What is the BEST time of day to workout? (it's NOT what you think) @SS_strength Full video: https://t.co/6Uzd5lsJCo
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Update: She got it. 260x3 for a 150lbs 52 yo female, after just about 4 months of working with me. She picked up a barbell for the first time on August 13th, when she signed on to work with me. It is never too late to get stronger than all your weak friends.
brucetroutbarbellclub.com
THE BARBELL CLUB
My client is anxious about her DL today. She's supposed to pull 260x3. Being nervous about your next session is all part of the deal and there's nothing wrong with it. You're allowed to be scared, you're not allowed to chicken out.
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I don’t think I could care any less about the head coach of Michigan. Not sure why my feed was stuffed with this news.
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"The coach-athlete relationship is one of the most intimate professional dynamics there is. A good coach learns how you move, how you think, how you respond to pressure, and what kind of encouragement actually works. That level of closeness requires communication and trust that
Maybe It’s Ok to Train Your Wife: Why the Old Adage Deserves a Second Look | Sarah Magie https://t.co/TTGZWgPCwD
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Maybe It’s Ok to Train Your Wife: Why the Old Adage Deserves a Second Look | Sarah Magie https://t.co/TTGZWgPCwD
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The coach-athlete relationship is one of the most intimate professional dynamics there is. A good coach learns how you move, how you think, how you respond to pressure, and what kind of encouragement...
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After several of you older guys putting the screws to me, I finally finished my “Over 60 Basic Barbell Program.” It’s now available on Gumroad (not on my website yet). https://t.co/tX4lEgCGyN
andybaker3068.gumroad.com
A basic barbell strength program for older adults. Designed with the Over-60 trainee in mind but potentially useful for any age who wants a low frequency / low volume basic barbell strength program...
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2 hours on the cast iron smoker then finished in the cast iron pan
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Give someone you care about more than a gift — give them the skill of strength. A Learn to Lift Session teaches proper technique, confidence, and the tools to train effectively. 🎁 https://t.co/aESeXJbWag
#StartingStrength @StrengthTraining @Lifting #FitnessGifts
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WFAC coach Rusty Holcomb compares pulling while wearing lifting shoes, Converse, and barefoot with respect to ROM and improved mechanics while starting off the floor.
The Reason For Lifters REDUX | Rusty Holcomb https://t.co/5cdpJefslJ
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If you are struggling to make progress in the gym here is some motivation for you:
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Starting Strength Coach Steve Ross goes over some different cues to help you set your back during a deadlift.
How to Set Your Back During the Deadlift | Steve Ross https://t.co/2vNrwKsT9e
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How to Set Your Back During the Deadlift | Steve Ross https://t.co/2vNrwKsT9e
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Starting Strength Coach Steve Ross goes over some different cues to help you set your back during a deadlift.
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Knife Wall Edition - Starting Strength Weekly Report December 8, 2025 https://t.co/mVP8wQLjRa
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Knife Wall Edition 2025-12-08 | Brothers, Joint Pain, and Karate; Gym Bros with Big Arms; How to Snatch with Iron Plates; Answering the Critics: Kettlebell Training; How to Video Your Lifts for Form...
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Mock Meet November 1st - 2025 (meet cancelled) @ 275lbs Squat 605lbs Press 330lbs Deadlift 600lbs Missed 640lbs (straps)
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