Q&A Episode - TRT, Cutting Weight, and Success | Starting Strength Radio #305
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.
Episodes
Starting Strength Radio
Starting Strength is the bestselling book on the most fundamental and effective approach to strength training ever written. Mark Rippetoe hosts Starting Strength Radio where he discusses topics of interest, primarily to him, but perhaps also to you.
Episodes
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, inflation, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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.