Beginners should take heed to these words of wisdom: http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Quotesinb4butthurts
>>330434A bum has accomplished more than you ever will
i thought this guy was XBAWKS HEUG but he looks average :\
>>330436maybe, maybe not we'll see in 20 years sunshine
>>330437His goal is to make people huge, that's what coaches do.. not vice versa
>>330444You're not going anywhere till you humble down
>>330437His goal was strength, I forget what his PR was something like 1600
>There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy.FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKKKKKKKKKKK YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH
>>330432bump
>The only legitimate use for a glove is to cover an injury... A desire to prevent callus formation (possibly so as to not snag one's pantyhose) does not constitute a legitimate use.
respect has been gained for this man
>I strongly advise against intentionally farting whilst moving heavy weights. Sometimes -- especially under those circumstances -- farts have a solid center.
Bomp
I am always in awe of how well he presents to the slightly enlightened masses. (this is a VERY good thing) in group scenarios, i oft wish i could pull a PC-less 'Ripism'.
>CrossFit has the potential to change the popular cultural perception of what exercise actually means over the next decade, and I will watch with delight as selectorized leg machines are melted down into more useful items like re-bar and manhole covers.
>On a respectable number of pull-ups:>Well, I can do 16, and I'm 51 and I weigh 210. So you have to beat me or you're a pussy. And if you do beat me, you're probably using drugs.
On steroids:There are no shortcuts. The fact that a shortcut is important to you means that you are a pussy.
"Rip: You need to drink one gallon of full fat milk everyday. It's almost mandatory.Somebody from audience: I'm lactose intolerant, could I substitute milk for yogurt?Rip: Gallon of yogurt."
"On the ethics of meat eating:Okay, have you ever been around chickens? They are stupid, uncooperative, inconvenient, ill-tempered creatures. They get what they deserve. Fuck chickens"This guy is awesome.
>When asked if masturbation or sex hinders strength:>Yes, it does. Never do either. Ever. Not if you want to be strong like bull.NOOOOOOOOOO
>>331345Lrn2sarcasm
>>330437I bet he'd make you look small. He's not ripped but he is big.
In response to a guy complaining that his leg curl weight hasn't increased since he started dead lifting:"That's like bitching about masturbation not being fun anymore since you started dating a porn star"lol
rippetoe is a faggot who needs to do MOAR SQUATZ
>>332431http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwXy8Dlgvzo
so...here's a guy riddled with injuries squatting 315 for 10 reps, and i'm supposed to listen to him....no, i don't think so
>>332517He's old and a coach, not an athlete, he's too busy teaching dumb little assholes like you what real lifting is all about