SS Colorado Springs Gym Owner, JD, joins Ray on the podcast to discuss his role as a military leader, his motivation for opening a gym, recovering from a rooftop fall with strength training, and squatting 500 lb in his 40s.

01:25 - JD's squat PR with no proof
03:29 - Role in the military
08:38 - Motivation for opening Starting Strength Colorado Springs...you fell off a roof?
15:03 - Back to Starting Strength
17:29 - When did you start hurting less?
19:00 - Other considerations than opening a Starting Strength Gym
25:31 - JD's role in the military and the skills needed
29:49 - Philosophical viewpoints coming from the military
32:59 - Plan for hiring
39:17 - How to contact JD
41:42 - Goals for the next few years
46:08 - We will grow as slowly as we need to
49:21 - Apprenticeship in Orlando
57:40 - Last day in the Army

500lb Squatter, Gym Owner - Lt Colonel JD Thomason

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02:00 Comments from the Haters!
11:52 The supernatural and religion 
30:44 Failing a testosterone test
36:37 Rip's nasal routine
39:15 Does Rip geek on the weather?
48:04 Umbilical hernia
53:00 Returning to Twitter
54:08 Long programming question
54:47 Rip's relaxing voice
57:36 Balancing unbalanced muscles

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Rip explains the correct method for recording yourself for a form check while also reviewing videos submitted by members of the Starting Strength Network.

00:32 Surviving tornados
04:53 Comments from the Haters!
16:06 About form check and expectations
18:29 The squat
33:00 The deadlift
37:33 The press
39:29 Bench press
40:34 Power clean
52:31 Zach’s press
55:17 Marty’s squat
59:57 Marty’s deadlift
1:04:01 Josselin’s deadlift
1:06:16 Josselin’s squat
1:09:23 Josselin’s bench
1:11:51 FatFact’s squat
1:13:45 One more power clean

Form Checks with Rip | Starting Strength Radio #264

Rip describes the challenges involved in learning and coaching the Olympic lifts and why including them in your strength training program is worthwhile.

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Rip defines strength training and the best way to approach the acquisition of strength.

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Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

01:32 Comments from the Haters!
14:47 Late Night with the Devil
21:12 Swimming used for conditioning
28:06 Another conditioning question
36:00 If you could visit the past...
46:57 Why muscles grow

500lb Squatter, Gym Owner - Lt Colonel JD Thomason

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