Pre-Course Instructions

This information is beneficial but not required in order to be successful in the course.

Book Readings: Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training (3rd Edition)
1. Chapter 1

2. Chapter 2: Loaded Human Movement (middle of p. 10 thru middle of p. 14); Leverage & Movement (p. 29 through top of p. 37, stop at Common Problems)

Other Readings

Why Barbells are Better than Machines, Mark Repute

Muscle Physiology, Dr. Ebneshahidi

Muscle Physiology, UC San Diego

Muscle Physiology and Contraction, Carolyn A Greig & David A Jones

Neuromuscular Efficiency (NME) for the Strength-Lifter, C.J. Gotcher

OPTIONAL: Muscle Physiology Worksheet

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1. Essential Topics of Kinesiology

2. Muscle: The Ultimate Force Generator in the Body

3. Course Handout on Kinesiology

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1. Valsalva Video by Dr. Stef Bradford, PhD

2. The Valsalva & Stroke: Time For Everyone To Take A Deep Breath by Dr. Jonathan Sullivan, MD

3. The Valsalva manoeuvre: physiology and clinical examples

4. Injuries in Training: 7 Keys to Injury Risk Reduction & Longevity in Powerlifting

5. Narrative review of injuries in powerlifting with special reference to their association to the squat, bench press and deadlift

6. Injuries and Overuse Syndromes in Powerlifting

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1. The Sticking Point in the Bench Press, the Squat, and the Deadlift: Similarities and Differences, and Their Significance for Research and Practice

2. 56 Barbell Lift Alternatives

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1. A Theoretical Approach to the Coach’s Cue, by Nicholas Soleyn

2. The Coach’s Cue: Breaking the OODA Loop, by Gwyn Brookes

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1. Barbell Athlete's Guide to Filming Lifts

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1. The Impact of Competitive Trait Anxiety on Collegiate Powerlifting Performance

2. Using Imagery to Enhance Performance in Powerlifting: A Review of Theory, Research, and Practice

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1. Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training: Squat Chapter

2. Stress for Vertebral Bodies and Intervertebral Discs with Respect to Squatting Depth

3. Analysis of the Load on the Knee Joint and Vertebral Column with Changes in Squatting Depth and Weight Load

4. Influence of Squatting Depth on Jumping Performance

5. Fix Your Knuckles to Get Rid of Your Wrist Pain When You Squat

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1. Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training (3rd Edition) by Mark Rippetoe: Deadlift Chapter

2. The Deadlift: 3 Reasons by Mark Rippetoe

3. Why the Trap Bar is Completely Useless

4. Do You Understand the "Squeeze Up" Cue?

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1. Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training (3rd Ed.): Bench Press Chapter

2. 3 Reasons Your Bench Is Not Progressing & It’s Not Your Program; by Dr. Rori Alter, PT, SSC, PRSCC
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3. Analysis of the Load on the Knee Joint and Vertebral Column with Changes in Squatting Depth and Weight Load

4. An Investigation of the Mechanics and Sticking Region of a One-Repetition Maximum Close-Grip Bench Press versus the Traditional Bench Press

5. Common Bench Press Errors and Fixes with Rori Alter, SSC

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1. Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training (3rd Edition) by Mark Rippetoe: Overhead Press Chapter

2. Why Everyone Should Overhead Press; by Dr. Elizabeth Zeutschel, PT, SSC

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