I have never been a fan of the often quoted Rippetoe statement "Stronger people are harder to kill and generally more useful." Not only do I find it fascist, but it also sounds like the opening mandate of a eugenics program! HOWEVER, Rippetoe is right that strength makes life easier. Keeping in mind that strength is ALWAYS RELATIVE, strength feels good.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Rippetoe Squatting Program
Shaun has been doing the Rippetoe squatting program for several weeks now. He started making 10 pound gains each lifting day and now he is increasing the weight by 5 lbs. In this video Shaun does 3 sets of 5 reps at 325 lbs. Note how his back angle stays the same, he drives up at the hips and his knees track out in line with the feet. It should also be noted that Shaun is doing a high bar back squat. A powerlifter typically favours the low bar back squat.
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I agree wholeheartedly with Darci's analysis - strength does feel good!
ReplyDeleteNice Shaun. It's great to see the progress even while I'm all the way up north.
I'm looking forward to catching up with Geoff's progress too!
I like the second video when you drop the bar and all like yeah, look at that walking up to the camera... lol!! Way awesome Shaun, wow!!!!
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