Starting Strength Radio

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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.

Rip and company discuss how appropriate stress forces adaptation that drives phenotypic change. Progressive increases over time produce strength, size, and capability.

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

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.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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.

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

Rip discusses common training misconceptions, explaining why they aren’t optimal and how your time could be better spent.

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.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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.

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.

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

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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.

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.

Rip talks about movies live with Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Rip discusses Tanner Shuck's journey from football player to CrossFit athlete to coach. They delve into the issues with high-intensity workouts focused on speed and maximum reps, highlighting how these practices often lead to injuries and why they don’t qualify as effective training.

Rip discusses how strength training not only makes you more resilient but also enhances your ability to endure hard things. You become self-sufficient and better equipped to handle the difficult situations life throws at you.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 03:34 Rip explains how a Q&A works 05:33 Comments from the Haters! 22:33 Wife told to take statins 35:15 Should I get “The Barbell Prescription”? 38:54 More presses, fewer Tommy John surgeries 44:23 Music episode 46:31 Bodybuilding programming 51:23 Monolift bench 54:08 How to use lifting straps 57:35 Training for an older demographic 1:01:16 You need to gain weight, man 1:03:46 4-day split 1:07:55 Training a 14-year-old 1:11:59 Squat heavier than deadlift

Rip talks with author Auron MacIntyre about his book, “The Total State.” The discussion delves into the manipulation of news events, media bias, and the shifting powers within the government. MacIntyre, drawing from his experiences as a journalist, sheds light on the relentless assault on truth and the erosion of individual liberties. Rip and MacIntyre explore the critical questions raised in the book, such as the role of democracy in expanding government power and the effectiveness of the Constitution in restraining it.

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

Rip talks to Dr. Travis Jewett about his book Deal With Your Back Pain. They discuss the inevitability of back pain in everyone’s life and the importance of understanding the difference between back pain that can be managed through strength training and when to seek medical intervention.

Rip talks to Grunt Proof about the evolution of military fitness training and how to best achieve combat preparedness through strength training. They emphasize the importance of strengthening normal movement patterns and explain how traditional endurance exercises like running can lead to injury and breakdown.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Rip and Trevor Rachko discuss the strategic alteration of language in the media to promote specific agendas.

Rip talks with Tom Woods about his book Diary of a Psychosis, exploring the impact of global lockdowns on mental health. They also discuss the contrasting pandemic responses of Florida and Sweden versus Dr. Fauci's recommendations, and the roles of masks and the medical establishment. 00:38 Tom Woods 03:11 How did we let it happen? 09:13 Florida and Sweden vs. Fauci 16:37 The effects of lockdown 24:15 The vaccine 30:35 Masks and the medical establishment 46:35 Words being changed 50:02 Things we won

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 02:00 Comments from the Haters! 11:52 The supernatural and religion 30:44 Failing a testosterone test 36:37 Rip's nasal routine 39:15 Does Rip geek on the weather? 48:04 Umbilical hernia 53:00 Returning to Twitter 54:08 Long programming question 54:47 Rip's relaxing voice 57:36 Balancing unbalanced muscles

Rip explains the correct method for recording yourself for a form check while also reviewing videos submitted by members of the Starting Strength Network. 00:32 Surviving tornados 04:53 Comments from the Haters! 16:06 About form check and expectations 18:29 The squat 33:00 The deadlift 37:33 The press 39:29 Bench press 40:34 Power clean 52:31 Zach’s press 55:17 Marty’s squat 59:57 Marty’s deadlift 1:04:01 Josselin’s deadlift 1:06:16 Josselin’s squat 1:09:23 Josselin’s bench 1:11:51 FatFact’s squat 1:13:45 One more power clean

Rip describes the challenges involved in learning and coaching the Olympic lifts and why including them in your strength training program is worthwhile.

Rip defines strength training and the best way to approach the acquisition of strength.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 01:32 Comments from the Haters! 14:47 Late Night with the Devil 21:12 Swimming used for conditioning 28:06 Another conditioning question 36:00 If you could visit the past... 46:57 Why muscles grow

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 01:23 Five laws of stupidity 12:06 How much should my goal be? 18:38 Three questions from a future SSC 38:56 Height of the deadlift starting position 59:44 I have a 420 bench, do I need surgery? 1:13:44 Yvette’s hip surgery 1:19:56 Issac and the fire academy 1:27:11 A good grandson

Rip and John Musser discuss the movies they watch over and over again.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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 the movements that get you the strongest 50:04 Humans get stronger under stress

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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