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Brett • April 10, 2015 • Last updated: March 9, 2026

Weightlifting Shoes and Barbell Training [VIDEO]

Mark Rippetoe, author of Starting Strength, discusses why you should wear weightlifting shoes if you decide to get serious about barbell training.

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