Videos
Attending a Starting Strength Seminar – What Is It Like?
Ever wondered what a Starting Strength seminar is like? Join Coach Marvin and Don as they head to Wichita Falls, Texas to attend a Starting Strength seminar.
Elbow Position on the Press
On a heavy press, its bar path can make or break the lift. Get your elbow position right to eliminate unnecessary moment forces and maintain a vertical bar path for a more efficient and bigger press
Seeing Stars While Lifting?
Have you ever seen stars, fireworks, or swirls during an intense workout? Let’s explore this phenomenon known as phosphenes and discuss whether it is something you should be concerned about.
Knees Caving In? Understanding Knee Valgus During Squat
Ever noticed knee valgus (knee caving in) on some lifters when they squat heavy? Here’s why it happens.
Proving Rippetoe Wrong – Arm Pull in the Olympic Lifts
Is the arm pull in the Olympic lifts as inefficient as Rip makes it out to be?
Raj’s Strength Training Story – From Debilitating Back Pain to No Back Pain in 6 Weeks
Raj tells his story of how he discovered Starting Strength and how strength training and having a stronger back solved his back pain in 6 weeks.
Hips Raising Up First in the Deadlift?
Are your deadlifts starting off with a rapid hip rise at the beginning?
Let’s learn why this happens and tackle this common technique error!
Tripping in the Gym, a Compilation – Part 3
Back by popular demand. The third compilation of people tripping, walking into things and getting mildly hurt in the gym.
BROSCIENCE 103 – Levers and Human Movements
In this edition of broscience by Coach Marvin, he talks about the concept of levers in physics through daily movements.
New Press Trick – Optimizing Your Zeroth Rep
Coach Marvin talks about how to get better at pressing heavy.
Press 2.0? No!
Double layback? No!
Instead, we’ll learn how to optimise the “Zeroth Rep” of the Press!
Safeties for Your Bench Press – The Most Dangerous Barbell Exercise!
Set up the safety pins when you bench press so that it can safety catch your barbell in the event of a missed attempt. Coach Marvin shows you how.
Tripping in the Gym, a Compilation – Part 2
The second instalment of a compilation of people tripping, walking into things and getting mildly hurt in the gym.
Safeties for Your Squat – A Ballpark Guide
Coach Marvin talks about how to set up the safety bars at the correct height for the squat.
Tripping in the Gym, a Compilation – Part 1
Enjoy watching people trip? You’re in for a treat.
How Many Sets Have I Done?
“Is this my 4th set? Or is this my 5th set?”
If you frequently find yourself losing count of which set you’re currently on, Coach Marvin has some tips to keep track of your sets done.
Talking About Physical Therapy With Dr. Nick D’Agostino
Dr. Nick D’Agostino is a Starting Strength Staff Coach and a Doctor in Physical Therapy. Coach Marvin had the pleasure of working with Dr. Nick for almost 2 years during his injury rehabilitation and then in a coach-lifter relationship.
During this time, Coach Marvin realised that Dr. Nick’s practices in physical therapy is something that is different from anything that he could find in Singapore.
Let’s listen to this conversation with Dr. Nick as he discusses his method of practice in physical therapy!
Rounding Your Back When Lifting – Is It Ok?
How dangerous is it to lift with “POOR FORM”?
Should we do it anyway?
Let’s try to understand the role of maintaining a rigid back when we are lifting!
Butt Light – Leg Drive on the Bench Press
There are 3 support points in the bench press: shoulders, glutes, and feet. However, the role of the feet in supporting the movement is often underused.
Here, Coach Marvin reminds us of “Bud Light”, a cheesy way to remember to keep your butt light on the bench.
The Second Rep – Tips for Your Deadlift
Setting up for your first rep on the deadlift is pretty straightforward and has been discussed many times in the Starting Strength space. However, how do you ensure that the subsequent reps are set up properly?
Here are 2 cues from Coach Marvin to solve this issue.
Loading and Unloading the Bar for Deadlifts
How do you load your bar for deadlifts safely and efficiently?
What tools do you need?
Here are some tips and tricks to make it easier to load and unload your bar for deadlifts!
Gym for Older Adults With Coach Marvin
Coach Marvin was in the SEA News Today Morning Show! Check out their conversation about the benefits when older adults strength train.
Sandy’s New Chapter of Life
Sandy was experiencing pain in her left knee due to arthritis, which greatly impacted her quality of life. She couldn’t run, climb up stairs or walk her dog. Every step she took was excruciating. Sandy decided to do something about it started training. As she got stronger, her knee pain decreased. Now, Sandy can run up and down stairs and walk her dog without experiencing knee pain.
Testosterone: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly by Dr Sanjay Doshi
It’s an anabolic steroid and helps build muscles, right? So why shouldn’t everyone start taking it? What can go wrong? Learn and understand what testosterone really is and what it does. The ugly side of testosterone can be quite unpleasant – find out why from Dr Sanjay Doshi it’s important to treat low testosterone correctly.
Andrew, the Triathlete With Lower Back Pain
Do you have lower back pain that’s getting in the way of you enjoying your time in the saddle?
If you’re an avid cyclist, this might sound familiar to you. You’re enjoying the ride, feeling the wind in your face and clocking in the miles. About 30 minutes in, you start to feel a little dull ache in your lower back. As you keep going, that little ache gradually gets more pronounced.
Is Your Back Causing You to Lose Money and Time?
If you’re above the age of 30, it’s certain that you have experienced or are currently experiencing lower back pain.
Martin had to travel extensively as part of running a successful patent law firm and spent at least 30 hours a month on planes. Back then, he flew business class not because he wanted to but because he had to – flying economy would cause him to suffer from excruciating pain for the next few days.
Physically Independent or Wheelchair Bound – The Choice Is Yours
Strength is an essential component of life and a determining factor of how you spend your golden years – being physically independent and doing the things you love or bring wheelchair-bound.
This simple test that you can do at home will tell you the state of your physical strength.
Get Unstuck Transitioning From Novice to Intermediate
Progress stalling after your novice phase ended? Constantly getting stuck and not sure which post novice program will work for your situation? Coach Shaun talks about some strategies to move from your novice phase into intermediate.
A Perfect Pulling Position on Every Rep
Get these 3 reminders checked off before you deadlift and you’ll be in the optimal pulling position on every rep.
How Patricia Beat Osteoporosis With Barbell Strength Training
Patricia talks about her experience of being diagnosed with osteoporosis and beating it with barbell strength training and eventually being able to deadlift double her bodyweight.
How to Fix Your Hip Bounce in the Press 2.0
The hip bounce movement used in The Press 2.0 can be tricky for some lifters. Here’s a useful way to think about the movement.
The Importance of Strength
Strength, the most important physical attribute. We talk about strength and its importance in our day to day lives.
Starting Strength Training After 60
Steven Miller talks about his experience starting strength training after 60.
Healthy Ageing with Barbell Training
Coach Marvin talks about healthy ageing using a simple but effective solution – strength training with barbells.
Beating Osteoporosis with Barbell Training
Patricia talks about her experience training at Hygieia Strength and Conditioning after being diagnosed with osteoporosis
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