Kennebecpirate Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 I preordered Kelly Starretts book a couple months ago and have been impatiently waiting for it since. Just got notified by Amazon I should see it as early as Saturday. I noticed the book already has 90+ ratings. As far as I know it hasn't been released, but people are already reviewing like they have the book? Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 I get my copy today. Most reviews are bots at this point. If you really wanted it you could have gotten on Tuesday. "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
concretecavewoman Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 I recognized the names of a number of reviewers - Various coaches at SF Crossfit, people who've made guest appearances on the MobilityWOD, whom I'm guessing got early copies for the purpose of generating buzz. And I'm sure a good portion of the reviews are semi-legit or early so they can get in on the most recent raffle Kstar announced My Current Challenge Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 I recognized the names of a number of reviewers - Various coaches at SF Crossfit, people who've made guest appearances on the MobilityWOD, whom I'm guessing got early copies for the purpose of generating buzz. And I'm sure a good portion of the reviews are semi-legit or early so they can get in on the most recent raffle Kstar announced There's a raffle! That's my second favorite -affle word! "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
concretecavewoman Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Right after waffle? Mmmm, waffles. My Current Challenge Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Mmmmm indeed. I've read ch 1 and the intro. I like his writing style. And anyone who quotes Dune in the intro is a good nerd in my book "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I didn't even hear about this until today, instaordered when I did. Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I didn't even hear about this until today, instaordered when I did. Be prepared to feel guilty about your lack of mobility. I finished chap 1 and instantly started rolling and mobilizing my sticky points. "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
jfreaksho Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Money is a little tight right now, but I ordered it too. I'm hoping I can use some of it to fix myself, and more importantly, fix my wife, who always seems to have back problems. If it works, I don't thinks she'll mind the money spent. Searching the world for a cure for my wanderlust. Link to comment
I-Jo Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 first I've heard of this. what's the hype? Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 first I've heard of this.what's the hype? KStarr is to mobility what most of us around here consider Rippetoe to be to barbell lifting, probably even better. Very good at breaking mobility down and teaching it to noobs, effective, and has awesome videos. I'm anticipating the book to be to mobility what Starting Strength is to barbells, but that's just me. Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 first I've heard of this.what's the hype? Kelly Starrett, the maker of mobilitywod.com and all those extensive videos on mobility issues released a book. He's a pretty swell guy and knows his stuff. If you've never been to mobilitywod.com then I highly recommend you check it out. Or just google search mobilitywod + achy part of your body and get some really good tips and instruction on how to fix things. "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 KStarr is to mobility what most of us around here consider Rippetoe to be to barbell lifting, probably even better. Very good at breaking mobility down and teaching it to noobs, effective, and has awesome videos. I'm anticipating the book to be to mobility what Starting Strength is to barbells, but that's just me. Yeah that's an apt comparison. He breaks things down quite nicely in the book. "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
chairohkey Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I'm anticipating the book to be to mobility what Starting Strength is to barbells, but that's just me. Link to comment
jdanger Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I slacked off and didn't order this until a few days ago but yeah, my opinion of SS has waned in recent years so I'll go ahead and say that I expect this book to be way better than that haha. Eat. Sleep. High bar squat. | Strength is a skill, refine it. Follow my Weightlifting team's antics: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Looking for a strength program? Check out The Danger Method and remember to do your damn abs Link to comment
I-Jo Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 cool. I'll have to watch more. I only watched a few and got bored. sad but I did. Link to comment
stevembk Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 So you would recommend this to someone dealing with chronic back and IT band pain and various other athletic and posture related injuries? USS & NBAC Masters swim coachCurrent: lifter, runnerFormer: triathlete, cyclocross racer, NCAA swimmer Current games: Borderlands 2, Runescape, Star Ocean, Dragon's Dogma Link to comment
chairohkey Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 So you would recommend this to someone dealing with chronic back and IT band pain and various other athletic and posture related injuries? Yes. Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 So you would recommend this to someone dealing with chronic back and IT band pain and various other athletic and posture related injuries? Yup. Doesn't hurt to look it through. Also there is a 50 page preview you can get here. Read it and see if it is worth getting. "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I slacked off and didn't order this until a few days ago but yeah, my opinion of SS has waned in recent years so I'll go ahead and say that I expect this book to be way better than that haha. Mine has too, but that's because I'm getting more into the intracacies of lifts for power lifting and the book was written for beginners looking to increase athletic performance. It's still a great intro to lifting though, people just shouldn't refer to it as a barbell lifting form bible, especially past the novice stages. Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
jdanger Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Mine has too, but that's because I'm getting more into the intracacies of lifts for power lifting and the book was written for beginners looking to increase athletic performance. It's still a great intro to lifting though, people just shouldn't refer to it as a barbell lifting form bible, especially past the novice stages. Yeah pretty much. When I say it has waned it's my tactful way of saying no one should be subjected to it outside of a purely academic exercise haha. I used to tolerate Rip and his approach but the wackier he gets the more I default to the ain't no body got time fo dat position. Luckily with the rise of people like Everett, SS isn't the only go to text on the barbell lifts anymore. Beginners are better served studying the strength assistance exercise portions of his books than learning how to good morning squat from an angry old man. </rant> Eat. Sleep. High bar squat. | Strength is a skill, refine it. Follow my Weightlifting team's antics: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Looking for a strength program? Check out The Danger Method and remember to do your damn abs Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Everett... Will have to add that to my jdanger reading list if I ever get around to it. Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Everett... Will have to add that to my jdanger reading list if I ever get around to it. If you want to read up on olympic lifting techniques Everett's book is a very good introduction. I seriously have too many books. I blame jdanger and his darn list. "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 This link is literally in my bookmarks as "jdanger reading".: http://nerdfitnessrebellion.com/index.php?/topic/17768-order-of-lifts/?p=279056 Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 This link is literally in my bookmarks as "jdanger reading".: http://nerdfitnessrebellion.com/index.php?/topic/17768-order-of-lifts/?p=279056 Heh, I've got about half those books, plus the rest are wishlisted. My book collection may fall into collecting underpants. But darn it I wants to know it all! "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
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