Category: Videos

  • Fix Your Bench Press Slide with This Simple Trick

    Coach Michael Jones explains how to stop sliding up the bench during heavy bench press sets. Most lifters place their feet too far forward, causing them to slide up the bench as they push. This wastes energy and reduces stability when you need it most. Bring your heels closer to your hips and push straight…

  • Try the Head Touch Method on Your Pin Press

    Starting Strength Coach Michael Jones from our Plano gym shows how to properly set up your pin press. Most lifters position the bar too far forward, reducing efficiency and stability. The simple “head touch” technique ensures your bar is directly over mid-foot for optimal force transfer. Watch Jon demonstrate how backing your head against the…

  • When Doctors Say No But Starting Strength Says Yes

    After serious health issues, doctors told Andrew he would never lift heavy weights again. Small since high school at just 120 lbs, Andrew had always wanted to be stronger, bigger, and more confident—but inconsistent training left him frustrated without results. When Starting Strength opened in Indianapolis, Andrew decided to give it a chance. The impact…

  • Why Your Deadlift Descent Matters

    A proper deadlift doesn’t end when you stand up—it ends when you put the bar down with control. Dropping the bar or using poor form on the descent doesn’t just disrupt the gym, it can also limit your progress and increase injury risk. Coach Brandon explains the correct way to lower the bar efficiently and…

  • Not Just a Gym—A Place Where Strength Changes Lives

    Luke Schroeder was chasing what he thought was health—first losing weight, then dropping even lower, yet still feeling weak and in pain. It wasn’t until he found Starting Strength that he realized what was missing: real strength. Through barbell training, he rebuilt himself—stronger, healthier, and more capable than ever. But strength wasn’t just something he…

  • Overcoming Ehlers-Danlos Through Strength Training

    Josh, a Marine Corps veteran, lived with constant pain. Hip injuries and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome made walking unstable and difficult. Physical therapy didn’t help. Staying active only made things worse. He needed a real solution, not another temporary fix. Strength training wasn’t just about getting bigger—it was about rebuilding stability, reducing pain, and restoring control over…

  • How Heather Rebuilt Her Body After a Terrifying Car Crash

    A car accident left Heather with whiplash, concussions, and a back too weak to hold a chiropractic adjustment. She was scared to lift, but her husband—who recovered quickly thanks to strength training—encouraged her to try. What started as a way to rebuild her back turned into something much bigger. With each session, Heather saw herself…

  • Museum Director Dr. Amanda Dotseth Doesn’t Fear the Barbell

    Amanda Dotseth, a busy director with a sedentary job, knows the challenges of starting a strength training program. Like many, she faced doubts about lifting weights and struggled to find a sustainable fitness routine. With Starting Strength’s expert coaching and proven methods, Amanda built functional strength, boosted her confidence, and discovered how rewarding it is…