Starting Strength Radio

Nov 14 2024 500 ep. 59 mins 12.3k
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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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Building Physical Capital with Stan Efferding | Starting Strength Radio #291

Nov 14 2024 73 mins  
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

Nov 07 2024 93 mins  
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Process Over Payoff: Setting Realistic Training Goals | Starting Strength Radio #289

Oct 31 2024 80 mins  
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

Oct 24 2024 77 mins  
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

The Ineffective Fitness Industry | Starting Strength Radio #287

Oct 17 2024 66 mins  
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

Oct 10 2024 98 mins  
Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Programming Misconceptions: Why They’re Complete BS | Starting Strength Radio #285

Oct 03 2024 67 mins  
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

Sep 26 2024 74 mins  
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

Sep 19 2024 87 mins  
Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Controlling the Controllables: Stress, Recovery, Adaptation | Starting Strength Radio #282

Sep 12 2024 76 mins  
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.