Starting Strength Radio
Mark Rippetoe hosts Starting Strength Radio where he discusses topics of interest, primarily to him, but perhaps also to you.
Episodes
Two Old Guys Talking | Starting Strength Radio #351
Jim Steel sits down with Rip to discuss training, motivation, and his approach to lifting.
Current Events with Karl Denninger | Starting Strength Radio #350
Rip sits down with Karl Denninger for a wide-ranging discussion of current events.
Q&A Episode - Got Back, Got Layback? | Starting Strength Radio #349
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Q&A Episode - This Week's Installment | Starting Strength Radio #348
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
AI and the Destruction of the Earth | Starting Strength Radio #347
Can strength coaching be reduced to pattern-matching by AI? The guys discuss what's around now, what's coming before you know it, and where value will shift.
Peptides and Hormones - What Works? with Dr. Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #346
Dr. Wittmer joins Rip on this week's Starting Strength Radio to discuss peptide and testosterone therapy.
Q&A Episode - Intensity? Platform? Injury? | Starting Strength Radio #345
Q&A Episode - Intensity? Platform? Injury? | Starting Strength Radio #345 by Mark Rippetoe
Q&A Episode - Cali, Pressing, and Powerlifter Goals | Starting Strength Radio #344
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Getting things Done with Jim Steel | Starting Strength Radio #343
Rip has Jim Steel back on the show for a wide-ranging discussion of training, priorities, and various adventures in and out of the gym.
Q&A Episode - Weight, Hernia, and Rip's Obsession | Starting Strength Radio #342
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Events, Economy, and Energy with Karl Denninger | Starting Strength Radio #341
Rip welcomes Karl Denninger back to the show to discuss events in the news, economic factors, and energy capacity.
Q&A Episode - Underweight, Underweight, Still Underweight | Starting Strength Radio #340
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Training Heavy, Olympic Lifts, and Strength with Carl Raghavan | Starting Strength Radio #339
Rip continues his conversation with long-time Starting Strength Coach Carl Raghavan. They discuss training heavy, the Olympic lifts, and the value of getting strong.
Q&A Episode - Brothers, Joint Pain, and Karate | Starting Strength Radio #338
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Travelling Man | Starting Strength Radio #337
Carl Raghavan drops by the studio to talk with Rip about training, coaching, and writing while travelling from place to place for the last few years.
Costs and Consequences with Karl Denninger | Starting Strength Radio #336
Karl Denninger returns to discuss topics ranging from forces underlying costs of goods in a global market, suppression of medical studies, and more.
Q&A Episode - Thin, Dizzy, and the Deadlift Setup | Starting Strength Radio #335
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Healthcare: A View from the Inside | Starting Strength Radio #334
Internist Dr. John Ford sits down with Rip to share his experiences and discuss the medical services industry and the quality, cost, and delivery of healthcare.
Q&A Episode - NDTP, Strong Enough? and Hip Pain | Starting Strength Radio #333
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength fans.
Evaluation and Management of Testosterone | Starting Strength Radio #332
Rip talks with Dr. Wittmer about changing perspectives on testosterone therapy as they discuss a paper from the American Urological Association, Evaluation and Management of Testosterone Deficiency (2024).
It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare | Starting Strength Radio #331
Mark Rippetoe talks to Kelly Fristoe about the health insurance industry, broken healthcare delivery, and the need for dismantling and rebuilding the entire system.
Watch the documentary It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare and read its companion book to learn more about the current unstable system and a way out.
Q&A Episode - Books, Bars, and PRs | Starting Strength Radio #330
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Training Response at Different Life Stages | Starting Strength Radio #329
Rip discusses how training response changes over time, comparing and contrasting different stages in life.
Barbell Training and Personal Trainers | Starting Strength Radio #328
If your personal trainer is not showing you how to do the barbell exercises, you are not getting the most value for your money or the time and effort you are spending in the gym. Rip explains how the Starting Strength model can be integrated for the best results.
Q&A Episode - Trolling Rip, Grip, and Mace or Warhammer? | Starting Strength Radio #327
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Q&A Episode - Back, Bench, and Big Man Programming | Starting Strength Radio #326
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Thoughts on Training Women | Starting Strength Radio #325
Rip talks about how to approach training women - you train them the same way, but adjust for neuromuscular differences to get the best progress from each lifter.
Digital Health & Staying Safe Online | Starting Strength Radio #324
What do you need to know about keeping your kids - and yourself - safe on the internet? Ben Gillenwater, the Family IT Guy, returns to the show to discuss how to recognize and counter the addictive potential and other dangers of the digital world.
Combat Effectiveness with Drew Estell | Starting Strength Radio #323
Rip is joined in the studio by Drew Estell of Baer Solutions for a discussion of combat effectiveness, firearm training, and related topics.
The Gillenwaters and the Gyms | Starting Strength Radio #322
Starting Strength Gyms' very own Ray, Ben, and Jen Gillenwater join Rip on the show to discuss operations, political and regulatory climates, and training at the Gyms.
Strength and Soldiering with Justin Goonan | Starting Strength Radio #321
Justin Goonan, Army strength and conditioning coach, joins Rip, Nick, and Rusty to discuss training, testing, and working with military populations.
Safety Habits in the Gym | Starting Strength Radio #320
Rip and crew discuss how to manage equipment to maximize lifting safety, covering rack use, trip hazards, and other risky situations to avoid.
Q&A Episode - Caffeine, Maintenance, and Giving up | Starting Strength Radio #319
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Prostate Health and Testosterone | Starting Strength Radio #318
Urologist Dr. Victoria Bird joins Rip to discuss prostate health, the protective benefits of testosterone, and treatment protocols for prostate cancer.
Origin and Evolution of the Blue Book | Starting Strength Radio #317
Rip and stef talk about how the Blue Book - the third edition of Starting Strength - was developed.
Q&A Episode - Zero G, Leg Length, and Analgesics | Starting Strength Radio #316
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Peptides, Panels, and More with Dr. Mike Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #315
Rip discusses peptide hormones and interpretation of lab panels with Dr. Mike Wittmer.
Tariffs, Trade, and Tension with Karl Denninger | Starting Strength Radio #314
Karl Denninger returns to the podcast to discuss the costs and benefits of current and past economic actions and their ramifications.
The Foundations of the Program | Starting Strength Radio #313
Rip discusses the foundations that Starting Strength model is built on to develop strength - movement patterns, stress, incremental loading.
Q&A Episode - Media Hate, Most Important Lift, and the Perfect Burger | Starting Strength Radio #312
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Training Combat-Ready Soldiers, not Powerlifters | Starting Strength Radio #311
Rip discusses how the those entering basic training are the demographic that most rapidly gets strong using the Starting Strength Novice Linear Progression and how a change in approach would prepare soldiers to operate effectively in the modern military environment.
The Military Needs Strength with Grunt Proof | Starting Strength Radio #310
Randall of Grunt Proof joins Rip to discuss the importance of strength for the modern military and how to get it done.
The World Needs Stronger Women | Starting Strength Radio #309
Rip and team discuss the importance of strength training for women, common misconceptions that can block proper training, and why Starting Strength for women is... Starting Strength.
Q&A Episode - Backs, Tendons, and Peak Male Existence
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Perspective on Testosterone Therapy with Dr. Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #307
Dr. Wittmer returns to discuss factors in testosterone replacement therapy, synergy with lifting and diet, and the importance of taking charge of your own health rather than relying on the standard medical industry.
Training Stages and Age | Starting Strength Radio #306
Rip discusses how programming changes as strength accumulates as a result of training and what aspects vary when trainees start at different ages.
Q&A Episode - TRT, Cutting Weight, and Success | Starting Strength Radio #305
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Fast Cars, New Cars, Favorite Cars with Bobby Campbell | Starting Strength Radio #304
Rip talks to his friend, master mechanic Bobby Campbell, about cars, cars, and more cars.
What is a Lifter? | Starting Strength Radio #303
Rip talks about what types of people go to gyms and the differences between them - lifters, gym bros, personal training clients and so on.
Having a Beer with Jim Steel | Starting Strength Radio #302
Jim Steel drops in at the studio for a drink, to exchange stories, and discuss various things related to training and life.
A Fork in the Road with Glenn Reynolds | Starting Strength Radio #301
The Instapundit, Glenn Reynolds, joins Rip on Starting Strength Radio to discuss recent political events, training, and other goings on.
Best of Comments from the Haters! | Starting Strength Radio #300
A glorious edition of Starting Strength Radio to commemorate episode 300, a compilation of the best of Comments from the Haters!
Q&A Episode - Last Meals, Weight Gain, and Close Calls | Starting Strength Radio #299
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
How Programming Works | Starting Strength Radio #298
Rip discusses how effective and efficient programming is based on structuring progression based on how quickly the lifter can add weight to the bar. All lifters begin as novices, making the novice linear progression the universal program until diminishing capacity for adaptation forces slower progress and a shift to more complex program organization.
How We Get Strong | Starting Strength Radio #297
Rip and company discuss how appropriate stress forces adaptation that drives phenotypic change. Progressive increases over time produce strength, size, and capability.
Q&A Episode - Lagging Shoulder, 3 Questions, and Going Against Conventional Wisdom
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Training Past Your Prime | Starting Strength Radio #295
Rip discusses training by older lifters, covering how the process of gaining strength remains the same as for younger lifters, but differs in some important ways that must be considered to yield the best outcome.
Q&A Episode - Challenges, Giblet Gravy, and College | Starting Strength Radio #294
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Globo Gyms vs. Training Gyms | Starting Strength Radio #293
Rip discusses the gym business, covering differences between commercial, sales-oriented Globo Gyms and productive, training-oriented gyms in terms of culture, equipment, and objectives.
Q&A Episode - Rip's Legacy,Programming Change, and Slop | Starting Strength Radio #292
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Building Physical Capital with Stan Efferding | Starting Strength Radio #291
Rip welcomes Stan Efferding back on the show to discuss The Vertical Diet, the importance of combining "what" and "how" for success, strategies to manage fatigue, and how to train productively.
Q&A Episode - Election Day, Bent Bars, and Deadlifts | Starting Strength Radio #290
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Process Over Payoff: Setting Realistic Training Goals | Starting Strength Radio #289
Rip discusses the pros and cons of using strength standard charts, explaining how these "standards" can shape training decisions and then addressing common misconceptions about achieving milestones. He covers the importance of setting realistic goals and focusing on the process over the end result for lasting progress.
Q&A Episode - Rip's Worst Advice, Passing Out, and Nicotine | Starting Strength Radio #288
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
The Ineffective Fitness Industry | Starting Strength Radio #287
Rip discusses the core differences between Starting Strength and the rest of the fitness industry. He talks about why other methods fall short and how Starting Strength stands apart in delivering real, effective results.
Q&A Episode - New Merch, Rip in High School, and Another Mask Rant | Starting Strength Radio #286
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Programming Misconceptions: Why They’re Complete BS | Starting Strength Radio #285
Rip discusses common training misconceptions, explaining why they aren’t optimal and how your time could be better spent.
Gym Safety: Because Common Sense Isn’t That Common | Starting Strength Radio #284
Rip discusses gym safety, the importance of using common sense, and what to avoid. He also talks about the most common sources of injury and how to prevent them.
Q&A Episode - No Sponsors, Strong SSCs, and Rip's Blood Type | Starting Strength Radio #283
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Controlling the Controllables: Stress, Recovery, Adaptation | Starting Strength Radio #282
Rip covers the variables you can control in your training, such as consistency, compliance, and recovery, and discusses factors beyond your control, like genetics. He also explores common reasons why your progress might be stalled and how to address them.
Big Pharma, Weight Loss, and Testosterone with Dr. Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #281
Rip talks with Dr. Mike Wittmer about the influence of government in telemedicine, the growing role of big pharmaceutical companies in weight loss treatments, and the rise of medications like Ozempic. Dr. Wittmer sheds light on the long-term impact of medication use and testosterone’s effects on fertility.
Q&A Episode - Abdominal Wall, Blood Meridian, and More | Starting Strength Radio #280
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Villain Empathy, Pediatric Vaccines, and Changing Your Fate | Starting Strength Radio #279
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
The Market Ticker Chronicles: 4 Years of American Turmoil with Karl Denninger | SSR #278
Rip and Karl Denninger reflect over the last four years of American history, discussing key issues covered on Karl’s blog, The Market Ticker. They talk about topics ranging from government incompetence and mounting debt to the climate crisis, the challenges of transitioning to an all-electric infrastructure, and the potential downfall of Western civilization. The conversation also touches on AI, i
The Olympics, Prison, and Trap Bar | Starting Strength Radio #277
Rip and Rusty discuss the controversy surrounding transgender athletes competing in the Olympics. They also talk about an inmate whose ordered “Blue Book” was confiscated due to claims of it being “too violent.” Lastly, Rip explains why the trap bar deadlift is more akin to a squat than a traditional deadlift.
At the Movies with Rip | Starting Strength Radio #276
Rip talks about movies live with Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Training vs. CrossFit with Tanner Shuck | Starting Strength Radio #275
Rip discusses Tanner Shuck's journey from football player to CrossFit athlete to coach. They delve into the issues with high-intensity workouts focused on speed and maximum reps, highlighting how these practices often lead to injuries and why they don’t qualify as effective training.
Training Hard for When Hard Times Get Harder | Starting Strength Radio #274
Rip discusses how strength training not only makes you more resilient but also enhances your ability to endure hard things. You become self-sufficient and better equipped to handle the difficult situations life throws at you.
Q&A Episode - Taking Statins, Monolift Bench, and Music | Starting Strength Radio #273
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
03:34 Rip explains how a Q&A works
05:33 Comments from the Haters!
22:33 Wife told to take statins
35:15 Should I get “The Barbell Prescription”?
38:54 More presses, fewer Tommy John surgeries
44:23 Music episode
46:31 Bodybuilding programming
51:23 Monolift bench
54:08 How to use lifting straps
57:35 Training for an older
The Total State with Auron MacIntyre | Starting Strength Radio #272
Rip talks with author Auron MacIntyre about his book, “The Total State.” The discussion delves into the manipulation of news events, media bias, and the shifting powers within the government. MacIntyre, drawing from his experiences as a journalist, sheds light on the relentless assault on truth and the erosion of individual liberties. Rip and MacIntyre explore the critical questions raised in the
