Publisher's Synopsis
'Starting Strength' is your complete guide to developing strength the foundation of athletic performance and the key to long-term health. The mechanical basis of barbell training is concisely and logically explained. All new photographs and improved illustrations of all the lifts, and the biomechanics behind them are included, alongside complete, easy-to-follow instructions for performing the basic barbell exercises: the squat, press, deadlift, bench press, power clean, and the power snatch.