Mark Rippetoe

Starting Strength Radio

Health EN ↓ 500 episodes

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.

Author

Mark Rippetoe

Category

Health

Podcast website

startingstrength.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Barbell Training and Personal Trainers | Starting Strength Radio #328 31.07.2025

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 24.07.2025

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Q&A Episode - Back, Bench, and Big Man Programming | Starting Strength Radio #326 17.07.2025

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Thoughts on Training Women | Starting Strength Radio #325 11.07.2025

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 04.07.2025

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 26.06.2025

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 20.06.2025

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 13.06.2025

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 06.06.2025

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 30.05.2025

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Prostate Health and Testosterone | Starting Strength Radio #318 23.05.2025

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 16.05.2025

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 09.05.2025

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Peptides, Panels, and More with Dr. Mike Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #315 02.05.2025

Rip discusses peptide hormones and interpretation of lab panels with Dr. Mike Wittmer.

Tariffs, Trade, and Tension with Karl Denninger | Starting Strength Radio #314 25.04.2025

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 18.04.2025

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 11.04.2025

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Training Combat-Ready Soldiers, not Powerlifters | Starting Strength Radio #311 04.04.2025

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 28.03.2025

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 20.03.2025

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 14.03.2025

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Perspective on Testosterone Therapy with Dr. Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #307 06.03.2025

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 27.02.2025

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 21.02.2025

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Fast Cars, New Cars, Favorite Cars with Bobby Campbell | Starting Strength Radio #304 14.02.2025

Rip talks to his friend, master mechanic Bobby Campbell, about cars, cars, and more cars.

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