The book provides exhaustive technical detail—often including biomechanical diagrams and physics principles—on how to perform the following movements:
The body grows stronger to handle the new stress. The Big Five Lifts Starting strength : basic barbell training
Success is measured by the weight on the bar, not "feeling a burn" or sweating. Starting strength : basic barbell training
The "king" of all exercises, emphasizing proper depth and hip drive. Starting strength : basic barbell training
A standing overhead press for shoulder and upper body strength.
The actual workout routine is famously simple, alternating two workouts (A and B) three days a week.
A dynamic, explosive movement to develop power. The Novice Linear Progression (NLP)