Ray Gillenwater and Rebecca Skinner discuss the benefits of online coaching and why you should find an online coach if you don't live near a gym. 02:15 - What is online coaching? 04:40 - Who needs online coaching? 11:40 - Differences between an online and in-person coach 13:50 - Downsides of online coaching 19:05 - What we offer with online coaching 23:00 - Virtual coaching 26:15 - Other options
Apr 18, 2022•32 min
Rip and John Musser discuss their list of the greatest movies. 1:19 Today's Topic 2:03 Alien 7:31 Seven Samurai 14:30 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 19:29 The Wind and the Lion 27:26 Gone with the Wind 34:28 The Wizard of Oz 38:56 The lack of Citizen Kane 40:04 The Sound of Music 46:02 Dr. Strangelove 48:15 The Sixth Sense 55:08 To Kill a Mockingbird 59:45 Pulp Fiction 1:07:06 Unforgiven 1:13:37 Star Wars 1:20:50 The Exorcist 1:26:30 The Lion in Winter 1:38:38 2001: A Space Odyssey 1:47:44 ...
Apr 15, 2022•2 hr 21 min
Alison Bradley shares her experience doing the Starting Strength program to reduce joint pain, improve day-to-day energy, and give her a competitive outlet as she approaches 70 years old.
Apr 09, 2022•23 min
Rip discusses the The Two-Factor Model of Sports Performance, a very important article about improving performance through training and practice. Haters - 4:03 Pre-Recorded / Two Factor Model Topic - 8:55 Athletic Performance - 12:56 The Two Ways To Prepare - 18:42 The Process Of Training - 34:52 What Is Practice? - 49:48 Sport Specific Training Doesn’t Work - 1:02:12
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Owner of Starting Strength Houston and Katy, JD Shipley, talks to SS Gyms Co-Founder Ray Gillenwater about why he decided to open two gyms, his progression as a coach, and using the barbell to stave off death. 0:02:44 - Reason for opening a Starting Strength Gym 0:10:00 - Path to becoming a Starting Strength Coach 0:14:30 - Cost to train at Starting Strength Houston 0:16:00 - Favorite members 0:20:58 - Coaching staff 0:25:00 - Leadership philosophy 0:26:10 - What has strength done for JD 0:33:00...
Apr 03, 2022•46 min
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 4:14 - Comments from the Haters 12:25 - Milestones according to the app for NLP 14:25 - Genetics with certain lifts 20:12 - Belt Placement and shower tips 26:14 - Trigger finger / Flexor tendonitis 31:23 - New name for Olympic weightlifting 39:56 - Non-US citizen apprentices 42:50 - Running LP for kids with four days 47:50 - Reverse shoulder replacement surgery 53:47 - Stabbed in the back
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Ray Gillenwater and Andrew Lewis discuss the optimal way to start training again after a layoff. 0:02:30 - Coming back from a layoff 0:06:46 - Changes depending on age/advancement 0:08:30 - Calculations on length of layoff 0:12:00 - Andrew's PRs 0:15:40 - Middle-aged man coming back from a layoff as a novice 0:18:46 - Middle-aged man coming back from a layoff as an intermediate 0:27:11 - 70-year-old woman coming back from a layoff 0:36:06 - Vacation versus being sick 0:39:20 - Becoming a Startin...
Mar 27, 2022•57 min
Rip shares examples of people claiming the program isn't working for them and describes why they're not doing the program by referencing his article, which nobody reads, "A Clarification." 2:59 The Rerun 7:55 Haters 16:33 The Article “A Clarification” 26:14 Wanting What You Can’t Have 31:51 The Principles Are Basic 44:56 What About The Big Kid 53:41 You Don’t Isolate Muscle Groups 01:01:35 In Conclusion
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Ray Gillenwater and Inna Koppel discuss what it takes to become a Starting Strength Coach and current job openings at Starting Strength Gyms across the United States. If you're interested in coaching, contact her at coach.ssgyms.com. 0:02:15 - Who is an ideal candidate to be a Starting Strength Coach 0:07:17 - The fitness industry is all sales and marketing 0:11:12 - Different profiles of a coach 0:14:20 - What cities are looking for coaches 0:16:43 - How to become a coach 0:25:50 - How to conta...
Mar 19, 2022•1 hr
Mark Rippetoe and Scott Davison talk about Scott's experience as an Air Force pilot flying B-52s during the Cold War. 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Comments from the Haters! 04:19 Back to Scott Davison 08:05 Pilot training 11:00 Elephant or truck? 13:58 The B-52 18:56 Wet wings 21:45 Like flying a building 22:56 Missions - 41,000 to 200 ft 26:45 "Bomb your own base" program 31:45 Carpet bombing 34:56 Nuclear weapons 38:09 On alert
Mar 18, 2022•2 hr 13 min
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 2:08 - Comments from the Haters 17:30 - Christopher Hitchens 28:09 - Graining weight after being fat 36:40 - Tommy Kono Olympic weightlifting 41:12 - Weight increases on press 51:19 - Only one squat 1:04:46 - Too much testosterone 1:19:00 - Tendonitis 1:29:35 - Married because of Starting Strength 1:32:12 - Ankles limiting the squat 1:38:12 - A call from a lover 1:48:19 Press questions
Mar 09, 2022•2 hr 3 min
Ray shares an email he received from a triggered member and why we are unapologetic about our views.
Mar 07, 2022•12 min
Rip explains what causes most lifters to stall during the NLP from referencing his article, which nobody reads, "The First Three Questions." 01:42 Comments from the haters 14:04 Out of our lane 23:11 Main topic 31:55 Are you resting long enough between sets? 42:12 Making too big of jumps on the weight 1:01:05 Are you eating enough?
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Rip and Dr. Abeel Mangi discuss Mangi's recent paper on the outcomes of treatment for CVD and their correlation with sex and muscle mass. 2:06 About Dr. Mangi’s Paper 10:55 The Missing Link Is Strength 15:55 Fighting The Effects Of Aging 26:12 Anabolic And Catabolic 41:23 A Study On Open Heart Surgery And Strength Training
Feb 24, 2022•48 min
Ray Gillenwater and Starting Strength Denver member Jim Clair talk about how he was the first member to reach a 600-pound deadlift and how consistency in training is one of the most important things you can do. 0:00 - First trainee to deadlift 600 1:30 - Jim's training numbers before 4:24 - Jim's PRs now 6:08 - Programming and technique 9:04 - Height and bodyweight 13:20 - Pro skiing 14:46 - Benefits to skiing from gaining strength 18:44 - Peers' reactions to the deadlift 23:00 - Two Factor Mode...
Feb 20, 2022•50 min
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 5:33 Joe Shouldn’t Have Apologized 12:08 Haters 25:44 Good Sword TV 35:20 Justice Reform 39:09 Rip And Canada 48:22 More Medical Episodes 49:38 Knee Problems With Growth Spurt 55:34 Eccentric Concentric Work 58:37 The Proper Chin Up 1:00:40 Plantar Fasciitis 1:06:21 Is Weight Hard on your Heart?
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Rip describes what makes a client a good one and how to avoid getting fired by your coach. 1:47 Tommy Suggs 3:52 Good Client 6:04 Showing Up 13:40 Evaluating An SSC 18:05 Be Coachable 22:06 Who Isn’t A Good Client 28:09 How Price Works 40:39 Valuing What Your Coach Is Teaching 50:17 You, the Client, Are Responsible
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Ray Gillenwater and Nick Delgadillo discuss learning to fight, training, and how to pick the best coach. 0:00 - Lift Fight Shoot 1:00 - Where should a beginner start? 4:12 - Physical size / Avoiding the situation 10:13 - Where to start after you're strong / How to layer the skill 16:30 - Fit to Fight / Krav Maga / Shiv Works / Jiu-Jitsu 23:00 - Jiu-Jitsu 29:01 - Goal of self-defense 32:52 - Striking recommendations 42:33 - Real-world situations / Things going bad 45:41 - Ego 50:25 - Percentage o...
Feb 06, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 1:30 Haters 12:04 An Update From Ben 22:28 Is Starting Strength Benefiting From The Economy? 37:53 Making The Move From Body Building To Getting Strong 1:01:12 Intermittent Fasting 1:08:41 After Elbow Surgery 1:19:11 Switching To Singles On Deadlift Before Meet 1:32:35 Why Rip Won’t Go On Rogan 1:37:43 Umbilical Hernia
Feb 03, 2022•2 hr 46 min
Rip and John Musser explain what makes a sword movie and talk about their favorites. 3:04 What are Sword Movies? How The Choreography Works. 23:33 Kingdom Of Heaven 40:24 The Seven Samurai 1:02:17 The Three Musketeers 1:12:38 Rob Roy 1:25:59 The 13th Warrior
Jan 27, 2022•2 hr 48 min
Will Morris DPT, SSC and Ray Gillenwater discuss Ray's injury, the cervical fusion surgery, and how he rehabbed with Starting Strength. 0:00 Intro 3:20 Herniated discs in your neck 9:45 When is surgery necessary? 17:00 Surgery is risky 22:18 Trusting people with medical titles 25:30 Cervical fusion surgery procedure 27:40 Will's take on the procedure 32:50 After surgery 35:30 Doctors covering their asses and standard rehab practices 47:30 Ray's recovery 50:03 Movement to heal bones 51:40 Ray's r...
Jan 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 13:06 Haters 24:51 Starting As A Gym Owner 32:51 Heating A Garage Gym 36:42 Knees In The Squat 40:00 High Glycolytic Activity Hurts Strength 41:52 What’s The Future Of The U.S. 57:38 A Group Classes Possible For Starting Strength 1:00:45 Where Are The Hats? 1:02:00 The Road Warrior 01:05:29 Fathers Back Pain And Strength 01:13:54 Can’t Bench Due To Brain Surgery 01:17:59 Off-Grid Home
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Rip and Dr. Joseph Busch discuss PSA, prostate needle biopsy, and better ways to diagnose and treat prostate issues. 1:01 Today's guest 3:31 PSA and blind Biopsy 12:30 Reasons PSA goes up 17:09 BPH And Gleason score 26:13 Aggressive prostate cancer 38:30 The MRI 40:22 The needle biopsy 47:26 Diagnosis of BPH in the absence of high Gleason tumor
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Ray and Ben Gillenwater discuss some of the tech used inside the Starting Strength Gyms and their reasoning behind using it. 00:00 - Intro 0:04:05 - What has Starting Strength done for you 0:09:49 - Investing in technology 0:11:25 - Three applications 0:17:50 - Mistakes in software causing financial issues in companies 0:23:03 - IT guy to business tech expert 0:26:46 - Every company is a technology company 0:31:02 - Business philosophy 0:36:15 - Two buckets 0:39:41 - Yelp 0:44:06 - Tech at the g...
Jan 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 2:30 Haters 15:28 Injury After Powerlifting Meet 25:10 TRT For Women 37:10 Resting Heart Rate And TRT 50:31 Can I Do Starting Strength Alone? 58:05 Failing On Halting Deadlifts And Rack Pulls 1:09:42 Can’t Get In Low Bar 1:17:43 Afraid Of Being Hurt From Competing/Goals
Jan 06, 2022•2 hr 34 min
Dr. Malcolm Kendrick and Rip discuss cholesterol, the medical establishment conventional wisdom on its role in heart disease, and why the medical consensus is wrong. 1:44 Touching On Covid 10:30 Heart Disease 14:27 Statistics Manipulation 27:12 Manufacturing Things To Treat 34:02 Over-Prescribing 49:34 Blind Trust 50:21 The “Experts” 58:44 Cholesterol 1:09:27 Plaques
Dec 29, 2021•2 hr 38 min
A detailed explanation of the NLP, how to progress each lift, and how to avoid common errors to get as strong as possible as quickly as possible. Hosted by Ray Gillenwater, SSC, Co-Founder of Starting Strength Gyms with Nick Delgadillo, SSC, Head of Gym Operations.
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Rip discusses why learning an unfamiliar movement pattern is difficult, the role of the coach in this process, and how ingrained movement patterns work against efficiency in barbell training. 3:09 Haters 13:27 The Main Topics 21:52 Lizard Brain? Learned Movements? Preconceived Notions? 26:40 Accumulating Correct Reps 28:40 How To Fix errors 32:19 Teaching And Cueing 34:55 Teaching And Coaching 38:13 Making A Good Coach 40:56 Resorting To Errors/Knees In Squat And Deadlift 46:01 Bad Coaching/Lift...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 4:11 Comments from the haters 25:24 Rip on arm wrestling 31:02 Elbow pain during press 32:55 Deadlift mechanics 36:22 Rip and his memories on the Vietnam war 41:01 How to train when starting BJJ 42:30 Strongman practice 46:45 Finding a doctor 55:21 Mixed grip deadlift 1:06:13 Leaving a communist state for Texas 1:09:33 Training cycles and the Olympics 1:11:42 Rip playing the trumpet 1:14:14 Will sociopaths rule? 1:19:41 M...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Rip and Ray Gillenwater discuss the labor market, employment, and the effect of bureaucracy on the relationship between employees and their employers. 4:34 The Labor Market 9:42 Fauci Speaks For Science 17:07 Iron Law 25:25 Being Paid For Zero Production 37:09 Adopting And Enforcing Government Rules 43:55 It’s Engaging You 55:21 The Government Is Not Your Parent 1:05:45 Doing Hard Things Now 1:09:24 We Don’t Know What It’s Like To Be Without 1:23:47 Something Is Going On
Dec 08, 2021•2 hr 32 min