Starting Strength
by Mark Rippetoe
The definitive barbell manual: squat, press, deadlift, bench and power clean, explained in exhaustive biomechanical detail, plus the novice linear program. Dogmatic and essential.
Read it if…
you want to learn the barbell lifts properly and get strong.
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Skip it if…
you want general fitness or bodyweight training.
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Three things you will actually use
- Add weight every session while you can.
- Technique is detailed for a reason.
- Simple program, executed.
Do this first
Read the squat chapter twice, then film your first set.
Our verdict
The barbell bible.
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