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09/11/2026

"Because I'm older, I don't want to feel as if I'm vulnerable, and I don't want to be a victim. So, I just want to feel strong and safe."

Foster realized she needed to take better care of her body — and that she needed to be stronger. So she started training with .

Strength is how she takes care of herself.

Get stronger. Stay capable. Book a Free 30-Min Session to get started: https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com/quailsprings/

09/09/2026

On the way down, one of the most important things in the squat is knee position.

Control your knees on the way down. Get the correct position established early in the descent to prevent extra movement in the bottom of the squat.

Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AXrabmTJoL8?si=QYJVzzGNAr34mMEu



09/07/2026

Pat has osteoarthritis in her back. Before she began training, she was in so much pain she had trouble moving around, playing with her grandkids, doing everything she wanted in retirement.

After 5 months of getting stronger at Starting Strength Katy, Pat is back to doing what she loves with the people she loves.

"I have gone up three to five times what I was able to lift. It has been a pretty phenomenal explosion."

If you're ready to get back to doing what you love, we're ready to help. Schedule your Free 30-Minute Session at Starting Strength Oklahoma City → https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com/quailsprings/

See Pat's full story → https://youtu.be/sIhe8VMHgaI?si=8J8PCiT-83Z1rWEy



You noticed it somewhere ordinary. Getting up off the floor. Carrying groceries from the car into the house. The stairs ...
09/04/2026

You noticed it somewhere ordinary. Getting up off the floor. Carrying groceries from the car into the house. The stairs at the back of the parking garage.

A weaker you doesn't have to be your new normal.

Getting stronger is the most direct way to fix it, and it works at any age. All you need is someone who can teach you how.

Book a Free 30-Minute Session with a coach at Starting Strength Oklahoma City. We'll talk about where you are, what you want back, and how to get there → https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com/quailsprings/



09/01/2026

One thing that makes Starting Strength Gyms different is how we adjust training to fit the individual person in front of us — and how closely we watch what you're doing under the bar.

Member Patrick from Starting Strength Columbus puts it this way: with technique, it's a matter of millimeters, and it makes a phenomenal difference.

Patrick has had shoulder trouble for over 15 years. Working with his coach, he's built up to pressing 95 lbs overhead — something he'd never done on his own. In the bench press, his coach set him up on an angled bench to reduce strain on the shoulder and keep him progressing. And when Patrick came in with a back tweak from yard work, his coach adjusted the session, and he left feeling better than when he walked in.

A shoulder that's been bothering you for years? An achy knee? A back that flares up? Our coaches help you figure out how to adjust your training so you can keep getting stronger.

Schedule a Free 30-Minute Session at Starting Strength Oklahoma City → https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com/quailsprings/



08/29/2026

"Set your low back" is easy to say and hard to do — many lifters have no idea what it feels like when they get it right.

One way to feel the correct position is to exaggerate the opposite, lumbar flexion, in the setup, then practice squeezing the back into tight extension.

Watch the full tutorial → https://youtu.be/dXptGJPlazI?si=BtPDrDHMU6xQq3Fe



08/26/2026

Coaching helps.

Coaching isn't about someone counting your reps. It's about having someone who moves you toward your goals, improves your technique, keeps you accountable, celebrates your wins, and shows you what you're capable of when you can't see it yourself.

And when that coaching happens in a gym like Starting Strength Oklahoma City — surrounded by people who share your goals and encourage you through the hard days — it's easier to keep showing up, for yourself and for each other.

Get started. Book a Free 30-Min Session at Starting Strength Oklahoma City → https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com/quailsprings/



08/23/2026

Setting your low back for a deadlift becomes easier once you can actually identify the correct position. This teaching drill works by helping you feel the difference between back flexion and extension.

Deliberately practicing the contrast between flexion and extension helps you better connect with the muscles that extend your low back.

When you can feel the correct position versus the incorrect one, your low back can more easily find the tightness it needs to pick up heavier weights efficiently.

Watch the full video → https://youtu.be/dXptGJPlazI?si=ET0RqAaIE0pSTIp3



08/21/2026

Setting your low back in the deadlift can be one of the harder parts of the movement to get right. Two cues that help:

I.) A quick poke to the low back gives you proprioceptive feedback to feel the position you're looking for.

II.) As you lift your chest, think about "shoving your belly down between your thighs." That can help you finish setting the low back.

Ready to learn in person? Book a Free 30-Min Session at Starting Strength Oklahoma City → https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com/quailsprings/



08/19/2026

Strength isn't just about today. It's about staying capable for the long run.

Getting stronger improves how your body functions, and it's one of the most reliable ways to protect your independence and quality of life as you age.

This is what rebuilding muscle actually buys you — not just more years, but the ability to live them well.

See exactly what that looks like in the "Rebuilding Mum and Dad" series with Clare Johnston () on The Honest Channel, where 83-year-old Rhoda is building strength so she can live life to the fullest → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOKtuBy_KQY



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