Strength as a Rite of Passage for Young Men

Starting Strength Radio

English - August 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB - ★★★★★ - 653 ratings
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Ray talks with brother-in-law Benji Nguyen about how strength training has benefited his overall confidence (especially with the ladies) and self-esteem through college and becoming a young man.

01:34 - PRs on lifts
03:04 - Benji's perception of Starting Strength
06:03 - Celebrating deficiencies
14:15 - Psychological changes after lifting/benefits and disadvantages
19:41 - Difference between a Starting Strength PR and a powerlifting PR
28:18 - More benefits from strength training
36:54 - Building confidence and getting more attention from the ladies
42:30 - If squats were easy, they would be called your mom
50:57 - Wefunder