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Starting Strength Radio

524 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 653 ratings

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.

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Episodes

Q&A Episode - Rollerball, Protruding Guts, and Rogan | Starting Strength Radio #258

March 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 161 MB

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

The "Special Populations" Myth | Starting Strength Radio #257

March 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Rip talks about special populations and why the term is generally useless. The process is the same for everyone because it focuses on strengthening movement patterns and manipulating the stress, recovery, adaptation cycle to suit each individual's needs. 01:38 Comments from the Haters! 10:42 Rusty "The Dad" and streaming movies 20:39 Who was Starting Strength built on? 29:49 What about special populations? 36:52 What if there really are no special populations? 44:47 Powerlifters figured out ...

Fingerprints of the Gods, Bar Thickness, and Long-Legged Lifters | Starting Strength Radio #256

March 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 158 MB

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 02:13 Comments from the Haters! 10:41 Deadlifting without shoes 14:00 Importance of your vertical jump 26:48 Rip's thoughts on dips 28:44 Do good GPs exist? 33:44 Fingerprints of the Gods 40:39 Rack pulls and haltings 55:37 Bouncing the bar during bench press 56:41 Master and Commander 1:02:05 Long-legged lifters 1:05:45 Bar thickness

The Role of Starting Strength Gyms in the Fitness Industry | Starting Strength Radio #255

March 08, 2024 06:01 - 55 minutes - 103 MB

Rip talks to Ray Gillenwater about the impact Starting Strength continues to make in the lives of members and clients and the challenges of running a barbell based gym brand in the current fitness landscape.

Surviving a Plane Crash and Living Life with Eva Twardokens | Starting Strength Radio #254

March 01, 2024 06:01 - 47 minutes - 88.9 MB

Rip speaks with retired Olympic skier Eva Twardokens about her rehab regimen after a plane crash and living life to the fullest rather than simply existing. 00:30 Eva Twardokens 02:24 Eva’s crash 09:19 Eva’s injuries and rehab 20:34 Overcoming bad situations 30:02 Physical creatures 43:31 Support structures

Starting Strength vs. The Way Things Have Always Been Done | Starting Strength Radio #253

February 23, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Rip discusses why the Starting Strength method is the fastest and most efficient way to get strong. Technique shouldn't be a training variable. 02:43 Rip and Rogan 06:14 Comments from the Haters! 19:26 What makes us different is analysis 32:27 Normal movement determines lifts and efficiency 39:33 Technique shouldn’t be a variable 47:56 Picking on Olympic coaches 55:26 The bias

Mike Davis Talks Trains | Starting Strength Radio #252

February 16, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 164 MB

Rip speaks with Mike Davis about the functioning of the rail system in the US, the personnel involved, the equipment used, the different types of trains, and more. 00:49 Mike Davis 02:33 The equipment/unions/divisions 11:43 Power 24:18 Efficiency and types of trains 32:00 New railroads/cars and engines 44:52 Materials 48:35 Assembling the trains/unloading the trains 53:48 The actual job 1:07:25 Who works there 1:32:36 Don’t beat the train

Baseline Strength, Hamstring Injuries, and Enhanced Games | Starting Strength Radio #251

February 09, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 182 MB

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 05:39 Comments from the Haters! 14:10 Enhanced games 24:34 Staying tight in the squat 31:29 Hamstring injury and rehab 42:57 Starting out at 41 52:38 Power clean over squat 1:10:58 How bad is a shoulder replacement? 1:15:15 Just come out dude 1:19:18 Baseline strength for different ages

Ploughman's Lunch and the Miser's Feast | Starting Strength Radio #250

February 02, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Rip talks to Brian Yarvin, author of The Ploughman’s Lunch and the Miser’s Feast, A World of Dumplings, and Lamb: A Global History, about his travels involving food. 00:28 Mutton 08:27 British BBQ 09:27 Brian Yarvin 18:32 What is a carvery? 22:23 British food isn’t bland 28:50 Brian's travels with food 32:44 Patrick O'Brian 38:01 The Ploughman's Lunch and the Miser's Feast 46:37 Pies 50:02 A World of Dumplings 56:58 Food and colonialism 1:03:47 Chili 1:11:09 Lamb: A Global History

Gay Bar with Carl, Chase's Deal, and Equipped Powerlifting | Starting Strength Radio #249

January 26, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 00:59 Comments from the Haters! 09:53 Setting records without lifting weight 14:55 Equipped powerlifting 22:56 Training after healing from surgery 28:01 Carl took me to a gay bar 29:14 Training after a hip replacement 31:01 Figure 8 straps 35:43 How to deadlift with flat plates 37:47 Why 5s? 47:19 What’s the deal with Chase? 49:36 Pressure problems 57:52 Gaining strength after 40

Following the Process and Setting Goals | Starting Strength Radio #248

January 19, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 135 MB

Rip discusses a common question of trainees: "What should my goals be?" and explains the importance of following a process while keeping priorities straight.

Muscle Magazines - Then and Now | Starting Strength Radio #247

January 12, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Rip shares some classic muscle magazines from his collection and talks about their influence, the origins of isolating muscle groups during workouts, and how Starting Strength contrasts with the traditional bodybuilding routine.

Q&A Episode - Subscriber Perks, Arguing With Rip, and Recovery Needs | Starting Strength Radio #246

January 05, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 166 MB

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 02:31 Comments from the Haters! 09:16 Lifting with compromised abdominal wall 16:37 Jake is still not eating enough 33:54 Lat pulls as assistance 43:46 Perks of being a subscriber 45:55 Arguing with Rip 54:51 Recovery needs 1:13:08 Dropped shoulder

Q&A Episode - Chester's Chicken, Reading Fiction, and A.I. Taking Over | SS Radio #245

December 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 01:54 Comments from the Haters! 14:52 Things we like: Chester’s Chicken 20:40 How the lifts compliment each other 27:09 Leg drive too hard during bench 33:22 Do you read fiction? 39:10 A.I. and coaching 56:09 Is it over? 1:08:27 Forced to weight train

Facing the Beast with Naomi Wolf | Starting Strength Radio #244

December 22, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 69.4 MB

Rip talks to Naomi Wolf about her new book Facing the Beast: Courage, Faith, and Resistance in a New Dark Age, discussing their perspectives on recent, current, and ongoing events.

Jim Steel | Starting Strength Radio #243

December 15, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 136 MB

Rip has a conversation with Jim Steel, a renowned strength coach and frequent contributor to the Starting Strength website. Rip and Jim discuss the evolution of training, the importance of the barbell as a training tool, and the latest activities Jim is involved in. 00:31 Jim Steel talks other writers 04:38 Jim’s training history 10:12 Feeding on the fear and RPE 25:28 Misconceptions about getting bigger 36:24 The best lifters were huge 42:26 Motivated people will train hard 48:32 Fancy equi...

Q&A Episode - Trains, Rattlesnakes, and Kids Doing the Program | Starting Strength Radio #242

December 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 02:19 Trains - part 1 05:49 Comments from the Haters! 13:15 Things we like 17:36 I want to use my bar 26:01 Trains - part 2/Expert talks 41:10 Gaining and losing weight, still stalling 46:27 4-day split over two weeks 52:45 Books on shooting 1:01:35 Young kids need to do the program 1:05:17 Rattlesnakes

He's in the Best Shape of His Life at Age 41 | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #65

December 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

Ray Gillenwater talks with Austin Force about his journey to becoming the financial expert at Starting Strength Gyms, prioritizing health and fitness, the keys to success in entrepreneurship, and contributing value to society.

Q&A Episode - Haters to Lovers, Rusty's Eyes, and Dunkin' Donuts | Starting Strength Radio #241

December 01, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 03:58 Comments from the Haters! 13:02 Guy tells Rip about water in sinks 16:06 How does anemia affect training? 21:31 Postpartum diastasis recti 23:46 Rip’s thoughts on Dunkin’ Donuts coffee 27:10 Do you think people are waking up? 44:19 Butts are genetic 47:18 Have haters ever become lovers? 49:20 Coffee cup 50:50 Rusty’s eyes 52:40 Should I go up in weight? 57:08 Getting big numbers at 50? 1:01:14 Pulling vs. pushin...

You’re Not Doing Hypertrophy | Starting Strength Radio #240

November 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

The human body does not change under suboptimal stress because it doesn't have to. The dogma ex-phys people are still pursuing is that higher reps produce better hypertrophy than sets of five with heavy weights. Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of muscles. The amount of weight lifted, aka intensity, is the primary driver of hypertrophy. 04:19 Comments from the Haters! 14:20 Hypertrophy 21:41 The phenomenology 31:44 You are not strong enough/Stress management 38:35 People are scared o...

Retirement Planning for Physical and Financial Health | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #64

November 20, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

Ray Gillenwater talks to John Kawauchi (60 years old) about a past shoulder injury, how he rehabbed with Starting Strength, financial advice for preparing for retirement, and life insurance. 01:35 Summary of John's shoulder injury 04:44 Rotator cuff tear 05:56 Everyday life with a shoulder injury 07:50 Will's approach to PT 11:06 Starting numbers 16:18 Retirement planning 18:40 What would you tell your old self? 21:19 Training together with family 30:31 How to prepare for retirement - financ...

The Standard Model vs. The Two-Factor Model | Starting Strength Radio #239

November 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB

The simplest way to improve your performance is to get stronger. Strength is the basis of physical performance. The Standard Model of strength and conditioning tries to blend practice and training and, therefore, does neither well. 01:42 Comments from the Haters! 12:03 Things we like 19:54 Starr Rehab explained 30:01 Two-Factor Model 36:59 Being athletic improves skill in skill-based things 48:19 You are not a freak athlete 59:16 How did they get there?

Q&A Episode - Beef Heart, Coffee, and Rolfing | Starting Strength Radio #238

November 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 03:01 Comments from the Haters! 17:39 Starting Strength 30 years from now 18:40 Beef heart 20:12 Starting Strength involved in the culture war 23:32 People avoid Nick D in the streets 27:32 Rolfing sessions 36:54 Seeing a doctor in the absence of symptoms 1:03:44 Coffee brands 1:09:24 Training schedule for 1-2 hours a day

How to Get Swole, Bruh with Will Morris SSC DPT | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #63

November 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Ray Gillenwater talks to the rehab specialist for SS Gyms, Will Morris, about accessory work, "chiseling in" after you're strong, and "chasing the pump." 02:26 How do you get big and muscular? 05:32 Strength training is bodybuilding 08:34 Isolated movements don't cause enough stress 12:02 Build strength from the inside out 14:52 Ray's programming 16:33 Programming/Recovery autoimmune 24:28 Built like a meatball 31:03 Mobility 36:13 Treating patients as they need to be treated 37:48 Chiseli...

Following the Exercise “Science” | Starting Strength Radio #237

November 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 165 MB

Rip discusses his opinion of "The Science" by reviewing the paper: Effects of Training With Free Weights Versus Machines, and discusses the exercise science narrative and its exclusion of commonly observed phenomena. 02:17 Comments from the Haters! 15:14 Follow "The Science" 17:57 Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research paper 28:20 The phenomena 38:25 The details 52:10 The subjects 58:51 The program 1:05:50 Just increase the load 1:15:00 This is the “Science.”

Q&A Episode - Pitch Black Forge, Paranormal Exp, & Bow-Legged Squats | Starting Strength Radio #236

October 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 173 MB

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 2:42 Comments from the Haters! 11:14 Things we like: Pitch Black Forge 17:06 Low back rounding in the deadlift 27:49 Deadlift with short arms and legs 33:56 Pre-workout and paranormal experiences 41:43 Deadlift stall, not pulling hard enough 50:14 IT band releas 59:18 Back tweak after 315 for 5 1:13:20 Keeping my abs AND staying strong 1:23:21 Are eggs bad for you?/Bow-legged squat

Joint Health & Strength Training with Orthopedist Dr. Carter | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #62

October 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Ray talks with Dr. Carter about the common misunderstanding that lifting weights can destroy bones, the relative safety of lifting compared to various other sports, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook. 01:14 Does lifting destroy bones? 2:52 Stress recovery adaptation applies to the whole body system 07:30 Lifting weights is safer than soccer 11:04 Muscle as a protective mechanism 15:32 Flexibility isn't something to pursue 20:08 Where's the medical field in understanding thi...

Beginning with First Principles | Starting Strength Radio #235

October 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Rip discusses his article First Things First and elaborates on how Starting Strength differs due to its development of a model based on first principles. 00:51 The Wichita Falls sign 05:30 Comments from the Haters! 14:39 Things we like 22:50 First Things First 30:48 Making you stronger builds muscle 41:03 What works 51:32 Learning from doing it 1:08:32 Practical application vs. exercise science

Fossil Future with Alex Epstein | Starting Strength Radio #234

October 13, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 97.2 MB

Rip talks to the author of Fossil Future, Alex Epstein, about the need for increased usage and accessibility of fossil fuels, the advantages of fossil fuel consumption, the impact on global warming, and the role of nuclear energy. 00:33 Alex Epstein 01:26 Fossil Future 04:29 Rip’s position 10:07 Philosophy of science 14:30 Global warming 19:53 Selecting the terminology/Naming the state of things a catastrophe 26:33 Fear and guilt 31:06 Nuclear energy 41:44 Incentives 48:38 In conclusion

MD, Gym Owner, 300 Lb Deadlifter Megan Yeh Starting Strength Gyms Podcast 61

October 09, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 82.5 MB

Megan Yeh, co-owner of SS Columbus, and Ray Gillenwater discuss the responsibilities of being a hospitalist, the advantages of strength training, and the common tendency of individuals to overlook their health by making unwise choices. 01:38 - Medical background 02:37 - Hospitalist 03:19 - Starting numbers and current PRs 05:45 - Discussing strength training with patients 07:15 - Aspiring to be a doctor 10:11 - Position on strength training as a medical professional 18:56 - Pregnancy and bac...

Q&A Episode - Sumo, Rip's Bright Idea, and Missing Reps | Starting Strength Radio #233

October 06, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 141 MB

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 05:02 Things we like 10:26 Comments from the Haters! 22:40 Sumo is gay 30:51 Chin-ups vs. pull-ups 33:23 Programming during a cut 39:00 Which type of testosterone is best? 44:23 Belt for power cleans 46:14 Does the house always win? 49:53 Rip’s lightbulb moments 59:15 Alcohol is a part of the program 1:02:17 Missing reps

Greg Ellifritz - Cancer Treatment and Men's Health | Starting Strength Radio #232

September 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Rip talks to Greg Ellifritz, who underwent the TULSA procedure at Dr. Busch's office in Atlanta, about prostate cancer, treatment, and quality of life. 00:31 Greg Ellifritz 09:19 The diagnosis 16:24 Joe Busch and the TULSA procedure 25:30 After surgery 30:45 Quality of life over quantity 35:33 About the procedure 45:35 Research on decision making

How to Manage Your Heart Health with Dr. Ovadia | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #60

September 25, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

Heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Ray on the show today to discuss the most important topics from Ovadia's book, Stay Off My Operating Table. The cholesterol controversy, diagnostic testing, blood panel specifics, and other areas of interest related to avoiding heart disease are reviewed in as much detail as an hour show allows. 01:17 - Stay Off My Operating Table 06:37 - The standard of practice 10:28 - Why are there so many sick people? / Being red-pilled 13:19 - How do I take back con...

Process vs. Outcome with John Welbourn | Starting Strength Radio #231

September 22, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 190 MB

Rip talks to former NFL football player John Welbourn about the NFL, process vs. outcome driven individuals, and applying field strength. 00:32 John Welbourn 07:12 Zangus 11:23 College 18:01 Process vs. outcome 25:18 John’s move to Austin 33:27 The education system and politics 42:44 About the NFL 54:12 Brain injuries in the NFL 1:09:11 Learning and teaching 1:17:21 Displaying strength 1:24:39 Rip and John do two different things 1:38:34 Let’s table that topic for next time

Q&A Episode - Neuromuscular Disease, Training Kids in Season, and Elbow Replacement | SS Radio #230

September 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 176 MB

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 01:57 Comments from the Haters! 16:57 Programming and certification questions 29:53 Overweight and having spine problems 42:57 Kids and training while in season 56:39 Elbow replacement and deadlift 1:00:32 NLP and deadlift numbers 1:11:35 Why increase in weight if still making progress? 1:26:39 Neuromuscular disease and fatigue

How to Become an Intermediate with Nick D | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #59

September 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

Ray and Nick review the steps in the NLP and go through progressions to intermediate programming for each lift and examples of common issues with making changes. 01:47 Squat progression - Novice to Intermediate 03:37 Start with the basics - only make changes when needed 06:22 Technique/form 09:23 Adding a light day 11:59 Changes are individual dependent 13:51 Go up on the first set of five 15:33 Anything that's not adding five pounds to a workout isn't NLP 16:54 40-year-old/last steps for pr...

Coaching Crutches and Wasting Client Money | Starting Strength Radio #229

September 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 153 MB

Rip discusses his article, The Inappropriate Use of the Rack Pull, and how coaches often use modifications to the basic lifts as a crutch instead of learning to fix technique issues. "Lumbar flexion needs to be corrected, but correcting it by using a position where it's not actually a problem is not a correction." 00:56 It's time to grow some balls 15:32 Comments from the Haters! 26:12 A coach not doing his job 40:27 When to use a tool 45:49 The reason alternate lifts should be used 51:35...

Q&A Episode - Rip's Mental Health, Night Sweats, and Afrin | Starting Strength Radio #228

September 01, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 01:27 S&C coaches are upset with Rip 03:35 Comments from the Haters! 22:36 What does Rip believe / Afrin 25:17 Accessory lifting book 27:42 Asymmetric loading 31:30 Can osteoporosis be irreversible? 37:21 Disrupting homeostasis 44:13 Rips mental health and his steak 53:46 Night sweats after lifting heavy 56:13 Training for music 58:27 Lowering blood pressure 1:03:52 Working in the heat and then lifting

Andy Gained 50 lb in His 50s | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #58

August 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Ray Gillenwater talks to Andy Rutledge about what went into the new website's design and how strength training has benefited his life. At Age 57, Andy gained 55 lb of bodyweight and got his squat to 405 lb.

Cause Unknown with Edward Dowd | Starting Strength Radio #227

August 25, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Rip talks with Edward Dowd about his book Cause Unknown, the propaganda over the past three years, excess death rates, Pfizer, and corruption in the medical system. 00:27 Edward Dowd 01:42 Fact checkers vs. actual statistics 09:03 Dramatic rises in deaths 12:47 Data in the lockdown 22:25 Pfizer doubled their worth 27:15 The entire medical system is corrupt 40:57 Where does this go? 49:50 They wanted to put us in camps 54:28 Authority needs compliance

“Elite” Functional Fitness | Starting Strength Radio #226

August 18, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 154 MB

Rip gets exposed to videos of professional and Division 1 strength and conditioning methods and the crew discuss why the current functional fitness trend is useless. 02:12 Comments from the Haters! 09:56 Intro to functional fitness 17:49 Ideas from the media 25:06 What IS being done on the pro level 37:35 Wasted potential 45:08 Dr. Joel Seedman 48:32 Dangerous ACL rehab 51:41 Flash Garrett’s low resistance 53:27 Christian McCaffrey displays athleticism 54:36 Making training like the sport 1:...

Strength as a Rite of Passage for Young Men

August 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Ray talks with brother-in-law Benji Nguyen about how strength training has benefited his overall confidence (especially with the ladies) and self-esteem through college and becoming a young man. 01:34 - PRs on lifts 03:04 - Benji's perception of Starting Strength 06:03 - Celebrating deficiencies 14:15 - Psychological changes after lifting/benefits and disadvantages 19:41 - Difference between a Starting Strength PR and a powerlifting PR 28:18 - More benefits from strength training 36:54 - Bui...

Q&A Episode - Cleaning Cast Iron, Pelvic Tilt, and ChatGPT | Starting Strength Radio #225

August 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 181 MB

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 02:16 Comments from the Haters! 10:10 Does ChatGPT know Rip? 22:25 The plate spoof 27:49 TRT and can’t stop eating 33:55 Rip vs. Nick on washing cast iron cookware 40:10 Playing rugby and training 47:30 Quad tendinitis 56:51 Rehabbing a back injury 1:06:25 Torn adductor 1:25:32 Squatting with pelvic tilt

Q&A Episode - TLDR, Dune, and Starr Squat Technique | Starting Strength Radio #224

August 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 05:41 Comments from the Haters! 22:03 TLDR 33:51 Worthless S&C coaches in the NFL 46:03 Rip’s thoughts on Dune 52:13 Andy Baker programs/hypertrophy 55:03 Lifting after kidney surgery 58:45 Regrouping your hook grip 59:38 BBQ with leaves 1:04:54 Starr on squat technique

Wrestler, Mom, Coach, Maxine Lisot | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #55

July 31, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 105 MB

Ray Gillenwater talks to Starting Strength Plano Coach Maxine Lisot about being the fastest to finish the prep course, coaching girls wresting, her martial arts background, and how important barbell training is for female athletes. 01:30 - Prep Course finished in 4 months 04:32 - Taking the platform and volume control 06:22 - Controlling anxiety 08:58 - Wrestling and martial arts 23:13 - Goal meet numbers 24:39 - Special culture in the Texas gyms 26:35 - Philosophy on coaching 32:00 - Favori...

Safety While Lifting | Starting Strength Radio #223

July 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Rip talks about the importance of safety in major barbell exercises and how injuries can be prevented by picking the correct weight and having spotters. 00:47 The accident 04:14 Safety during the lifts 07:30 Proper spotting in the squat 33:47 Bench is inherently dangerous 51:45 Considerations for the press 55:59 Don’t spot a deadlift 1:01:22 The power clean platform

Q&A Episode - Assistance Lifts, Broken Scapula, and Clavicle Pain | Starting Strength Radio #222

July 21, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 158 MB

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 02:42 Comments from the Haters! 16:40 Rep ranges for assistance lifts 28:19 Broke scapula…help 45:11 Hurt meniscus 54:14 When to specialize in the OHP 1:05:01 Pregnancy and training 1:16:53 Clavicle pain

Engineer, SSC, SS Gym Owner, Andrew Lewis | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #55

July 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Ray Gillenwater talks to the owner of Starting Strength Indianapolis, Andrew Lewis, about upcoming gym updates, insights from his training logbooks, and how training helped tremendously with his depression. 01:14 - Logbooks from Starting Strength Coaches 02:58 - Starting Strength Indianapolis updates 08:42 - Client stories 11:14 - Andrew's PRs 13:04 - Back to day one 18:55 - After LP 23:32 - Olympic lifting 27:11 - Failing the opt-in during the seminar 31:06 - Insights from training and lif...

The Truth About Steroids | Starting Strength Radio #221

July 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Rip talks about the history of anabolic steroids, who uses them and why, and why they are completely inappropriate and unnecessary for most lifters. 01:02 4th of July 06:33 Anabolic steroids 19:20 What they do/morals 23:38 Steroids and the Olympics 36:17 A novice should just do a good strength program 42:30 Steroids help bad training 53:12 What they don’t do

Q&A Episode - Personal Trainers to Barbell Coaches, Bellies, & More | Starting Strength Radio #220

July 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 153 MB

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 02:25 Comments from the Haters! 13:07 Ask a Jew 31:04 Structural asymmetry 37:05 Personal trainers to barbell coaches 43:29 Do you miss Bre? 44:00 Can’t straighten elbow in press 45:43 Marty Fox's silly questions 48:31 Does the CNS get trained? 1:00:50 Things to know about North Texas and Oklahoma 1:03:20 Achilles tendon injury 1:12:44 How to get a smaller belly? 1:15:41 More cooking videos

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