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Starting Strength Radio

Mark Rippetoe
Strength Training
Starting Strength
Barbell Training
Nutrition
Powerlifting
Bodybuilding
Fitness Industry
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Personal Training
Weightlifting
Adaptation
Covid-19
Crossfit
Health and Fitness
Fitness Myths
Injury Prevention
Barbell Lifts
Transgender Athletes
Testosterone
Fitness Coaching

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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes500Founded13 years ago
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Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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

Rip talks to life-long athlete and Olympian Eva T about training, competing, and the importance of strength.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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Recent Guests

Adam Martin
Starting Strength trainee and gym community member
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Episode: Q&A Episode - Mom, Deadlifts, & Gyms | Starting Strength Radio #362
Eva Tadarkins
World-class athlete and coach; founder of Eva T Strength Conditioning
Eva T Strength Conditioning
Episode: Training, Competing, and Life with Eva T | Starting Strength Radio #360
Karl Denninger
Founder/analyst at marketticker.com
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Episode: Bonds, Medi-care/-caid, & Data centers with Karl Denninger | Starting Strength Radio #357
John Musser
Guest with a background in security and protection for high-profile individuals and film productions
Independent security professional
Episode: Action Movie Stars with John Musser | Starting Strength Radio #353
Jim Steel
Guest, longtime strength coach and industry veteran
Starting Strength Network
Episode: Two Old Guys Talking | Starting Strength Radio #351
Mike Wittmer
Dr. Wittmer, founder of Wittmer Rejuvenation Clinic, specialized in hormone optimization and peptides
Wittmer Rejuvenation Clinic
Episode: Peptides and Hormones - What Works? with Dr. Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #346
Carl Raghavan
Starting Strength coach in the UK, has been traveling for three years.
Starting Strength
Episode: Training Heavy, Olympic Lifts, and Strength with Carl Raghavan | Starting Strength Radio #339
Dr. John Ford
An internist with broad experience in various medical settings, focusing on the frail elderly in a corporate medicine model.
Private practice, California
Episode: Healthcare: A View from the Inside | Starting Strength Radio #334
Kelly Fristoe
Health insurance industry insider and author of 'It's Not Personal, It's Just Business. Health Care.'
Episode: It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare | Starting Strength Radio #331

Host

Mark Rippetoe
Author of Starting Strength and strength-training coach

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Eva T

    Just listened to the Eva T episode. Fascinating ! One of the best guests ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SheldonGrunwald
    United Statesa month ago
  • Yeehaw

    Only 1.5 months in and my lifts are way up. Good advice and good chemistry between the boys. Rip is based

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Westwaffles
    Canadaa month ago
  • Mark Rippetoe - A Legend

    Mark Rippetoe is a legend. I first came across his books in 2010 as an undergraduate student in kinesiology and competitive powerlifter. This podcast is fantastic and I have been listening for a few years now. Can you please provide episodes on apprenticeship vs. SSC Coach vs. SSC Head Coach vs. Franchise Owner? I am interested in owning a Starting Strength franchise and obtaining the SSC credential. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jguillory31
    United States3 months ago
  • You know why you're here

    You know what to expect. You get what you expect. Entertainment.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PlasmaFuzer
    United States6 months ago
  • Best in the business

    The foremost expert in strength training. Great commentary.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kurt Wachowski
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Mark Rippetoe's coaching knowledge, direct delivery, humor, and distinctive speaking style draw strong praise.
The Q&A format and conversations with experienced guests are appreciated by listeners looking for useful training insights.
Some listeners find the banter, blunt tone, and condescending replies off-putting.
Political and current-affairs commentary is divisive: some enjoy it, while others want more focus on strength training.
Listeners value the practical strength-training guidance, especially advice on getting stronger and maintaining strength with age.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#123
South Korea/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#131
Singapore/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#191
Poland/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Q&A Episode - Mom, Deadlifts, & Gyms | Starting Strength Radio #362
Q: What would your advice be to somebody who's dealing with something medically that causes them to not ideally hit the right amount of nutrition?
The caller reports years of worsening stomach problems, trouble keeping food down and episodes of vomiting blood. The hosts say training modifications are secondary and urge him to pursue medical evaluation, including emergency care if the symptoms recur.
Q&A Episode - Mom, Deadlifts, & Gyms | Starting Strength Radio #362
Q: I have hit a wall with my deadlift, and I don't know what to do.
The hosts suggest the caller is not recovering and recommend replacing floor deadlifts with rack pulls or halting deadlifts, using straps and making smaller weight increases. They also discuss placing heavy pulls on a light-squat day.
Starting Strength Radio 361
Q: Why is it do you think people won't just do the program and eat the freaking 4,000 calories?
The hosts suggest people encounter conflicting advice and may not want to follow a simple but demanding routine consistently. They also discuss how bodybuilding imagery and expectations can distract from strength and food intake.
Starting Strength Radio 361
Q: Is there anything akin to general guidelines for the number of working sets of five they're likely to be able to benefit and tolerate from during the training week?
The hosts say set tolerance depends on the lifter's training history, recovery, sleep, diet and the lift being trained. They recommend keeping heavy work the priority and adjusting volume to support recovery and progress.
Q&A Episode - Inserts, Ostomy Bag, & Wraps | Starting Strength Radio #359
Q: My question is, how should I modify Starting Strength to reflect my goal of keeping weight the same while gaining strength for someone who competes in a higher weight class?
The panel suggests evaluating whether a slower, more conservative progression is needed; focus on maintaining body weight while increasing strength through optimized recovery, protein intake, and careful volume management, rather than pushing for rapid weight gain that could affect weight-class eligibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Starting Strength Radio

What is Starting Strength Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Practical strength-training coaching and candid conversation, centered on barbell lifts, programming, technique, recovery, and the Starting Strength method. Regular episodes often use live listener questions to work through stalled progress, training around injuries, equipment choices, and the realities of building a consistent routine. Longer interviews bring in experienced athletes, coaches, and specialists, while other conversations range into gym operations, economics, current affairs, and popular culture.

Mark Rippetoe anchors the discussions with a direct, experience-based coaching style, joined by a recurring group of fellow coaches and contributors. The mix of detailed answers, informal banter, strong opinions, and occasional off-t... more

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What guests have appeared on Starting Strength Radio?

Recent guests on Starting Strength Radio include:

1. Adam Martin
2. Eva Tadarkins
3. Karl Denninger
4. John Musser
5. Jim Steel
6. Mike Wittmer
7. Carl Raghavan
8. Dr. John Ford

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