Rip talks about the importance of safety in major barbell exercises and how injuries can be prevented by picking the correct weight and having spotters.

00:47 The accident

04:14 Safety during the lifts

07:30 Proper spotting in the squat

33:47 Bench is inherently dangerous

51:45 Considerations for the press

55:59 Don’t spot a deadlift

1:01:22 The power clean platform