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