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Q&A Episode - Personal Trainers to Barbell Coaches, Bellies, & More | Starting Strength Radio #220

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The Importance of Bench Rest in Strength Training

"Any time I've had any kind of Achilles shit going on, it's a deadlift squat," says Davidus Gold Venus. "I have my best PR sets done with some bouncing of the chest", he adds. If you're happy to use your rib cage as a trampoline, this does two things: First, it gives you an inflated number on your bench rest. And second, eventually you're going to break something up or you're starting up one of the two. You also can stop your heart.

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