Barbell Shrugs: Form, Benefits & Variations
For Bill Starr's original guidance on this movement, see Shrugs by Bill Starr . What Are Barbell Shrugs? The barbell shrug is a move...
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Front Squat: Form, Benefits & How To Do It
Bill Starr valued the front squat for the mobility, core strength, and clean-catching position it develops. For his broader view on squat ...
Squat Max Calculator: Max Squat 1RM & 5x5 Working Weights
squat max calculator , max squat calculator , squat calculator , squat 1rm , strength training , Bill Starr Your max squat is the he...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Shoulder Girdle Exercises: Stability & Strength Guide
The shoulder girdle works as a unit with the deeper rotator cuff. For work focused on the SITS muscles that stabilize the ball-and-socket ...
Quad Squats: The Best Squat Variations for Bigger Quads
Quad-focused squats are just one part of a complete leg program. For Bill Starr's overview of how he approached squatting, see Squat Var...
Overhead Press: Form, Muscles Worked & Variations
For the classic pressing philosophy behind this movement, see The Press, Part 1 . What Is the Overhead Press? The overhead press is a st...
Lower Trap Exercises: How To Build the Lower Trapezius
The lower traps work together with your mid and upper back. For a full look at rowing work that builds the upper back, see Barbell Row: Comp...
Low Bar Squat: Form, Bar Placement & Benefits
Bill Starr built his legendary programs around the back squat, and his approach to squatting remained consistent with old-school strength ...
