One, if not the best weightlifting book out there, “Starting Strength” by Mark Rippetoe and Lon Kilgore is a “must have” in your library. If you don’t have it, get it. Next up is the sequel, “Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training”. **Could the sequel be better than the original? Bet on it. SS:BBT picks up where SS left off, according to the authors. From their website,

“With all new graphics and more than 750 illustrations, a more detailed
analysis of the five most important exercises in the weight room, and a
new chapter dealing with the most important assistance exercises, Basic
Barbell Training offers the most complete examination in print of the
most effective way to exercise.”

This book will be shipping at the end of September and now is the time to order to get the pre-release price of $24.95, which is 5 bucks off the retail price.

**(Enthusiastic, but unsolicited testimonial/ad for the books. I receive no compensation for any book sales as a result of this post although I am not opposed to the idea!)

To get a taste of what you are in for, Mark and Lon are frequent contributors to the Crossfit Journal and has instructional video snippets on the Crossfit website and probably YouTube as well.

Oh, yes, I almost forgot. I had a PR in the Front Squat today. Check it out. 12 singles.
135/155/185/205/225pr/220/195/195/185/185/185/185/.

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