Coaching Crutches and Wasting Client Money | Starting Strength Radio #229

Rip discusses his article, The Inappropriate Use of the Rack Pull, and how coaches often use modifications to the basic lifts as a crutch instead of learning to fix technique issues.

"Lumbar flexion needs to be corrected, but correcting it by using a position where it's not actually a problem is not a correction."

00:56 It's time to grow some balls
15:32 Comments from the Haters!
26:12 A coach not doing his job
40:27 When to use a tool
45:49 The reason alternate lifts should be used
51:35 You have to have a deep toolbox
1:01:48 A coach should be coaching from a model