Best Collars? The Husker Powerlock | Starting Strength Light Day #13 Mark Rippetoe | February 20, 2026 Rip talks to Tanner Paxton about his favorite collars, the Husker Powerlock. They discuss it's history, construction, and how it differs from other approaches to securing the plates on the bar. Bonus side hustle: roasting coffee. Watch the whole video on the Starting Strength Network. 00:54 Tanner Paxton07:45 Buying the company14:46 Some history27:53 Best in the industry33:05 Coffee business