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#75 Barbell Training with Mark Rippetoe Part 1

The Art of Manliness

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The Importance of Strength in Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding. started rewarding big pecs back in the late 60s and 70s when the bench press became fashionable. Best chest became a trophy that you won at the Mr. America, that sort of thing. And see, I guess there was a switch where people started focusing more on aesthetics, like they want the shredded six pack. It's all about sex, right? Pecs. Now I call the pecs the chesticles.

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