Podcasts about starting strength

Starting Strength is probably the most famous strength training program in the world, and a huge reason that barbell lifting took off 15-20 years ago. But is it really a good program for beginners in the gym? And which claims by Mark Rippetoe in the Starting Strength book have aged badly? How would we improve Starting Strength? A listener on Spotify requested an episode about the pros and cons of Starting Strength, and today we deliver just that! Pour yourself a gallon of milk; this is going to be fun. *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that follow button! You can also follow us on Instagram. You'll find Daniel at @strengthdan, and Philip at @philipwildenstam. Become a part of our Reddit community here. *** This podcast is brought to you by Styrkelabbet AB, Sweden. To support us, download the world's best gym workout tracker app StrengthLog here. It's completely ad-free and the most generous fitness app on the market, giving you access to unlimited workout logging, lots of workouts and training programs, and much, much more even if you stay a free user for life. If you want a t-shirt with "Train hard, eat well, die anyway", check out our shop here.

Jim Steel sits down with Rip to discuss training, motivation, and his approach to lifting.

Rip sits down with Karl Denninger for a wide-ranging discussion of current events.

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

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Can strength coaching be reduced to pattern-matching by AI? The guys discuss what's around now, what's coming before you know it, and where value will shift.

Dr. Wittmer joins Rip on this week's Starting Strength Radio to discuss peptide and testosterone therapy.

In this episode, we welcome Paul Horn to the show. He is a strength and fitness coach that was credentialed through the Starting Strength program. Also, he is the author of “Radically Simple Strength” and “Radically Simple Muscle”. His Mission: Helping average guys build awesome bodies. In this interview, we discuss why he got into the Starting Strength world, why he decided to bring in more of an aesthetics approach, the major lifts that everyone at every age should be doing, what happens when you try to cut corners by using steroids, what he would suggest to novice, intermediate, and advanced lifters, the importance of rest and recovery, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Q&A Episode - Intensity? Platform? Injury? | Starting Strength Radio #345 by Mark Rippetoe

Kenny Webster interviews JD Shipley of Starting Strength. 

Host Robert Santana interviews Mark Rippetoe, author of “Starting Strength,” for an honest conversation about the fundamentals of strength training and misconceptions in fitness culture. Rippetoe reflects on the evolution of his book's audience, shifting from coaches to everyday individuals seeking real results. They discuss the value of compound lifts like the deadlift, the pitfalls of chasing lean physiques, and why performance should trump appearance. Both share personal stories and coaching lessons, emphasizing that progress comes from consistent training, proper recovery, and focusing on tangible strength gains rather than societal standards of body composition.

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

In this episode, host Robert Santana welcomes Mark Rippetoe, renowned author of "Starting Strength," for a candid discussion about strength training, body composition, and the myths perpetuated by modern fitness culture. The conversation covers Rippetoe's journey in writing "Starting Strength," the evolution of its audience, and the persistent disconnect between appearance-focused goals and performance-based training. Rippetoe argues that true strength is best developed through heavy, compound lifts like the deadlift, and that an obsession with visible abs or extreme leanness is misguided for most lifters. Both Santana and Rippetoe share personal anecdotes and coaching insights, emphasizing the importance of consistency, recovery, and focusing on objective progress over subjective feelings or societal expectations about physique.

get strong Get Strong or Get Left Behind | Episode 592 Good morning. It's about 60 degrees and not chilly for once. And today we're talking about something that absolutely belongs in the survival category — strength. Not vibes.Not mindset.Not theory. Physical strength. If general physical preparedness isn't a prepping principle, I don't know what is. Strength Is a Survival Skill We love talking about food storage, water filters, and gear. But if you can't pull yourself up over something, drag weight, or move your own body under stress — that's a liability. There are real-world, life-or-death scenarios where being strong saves you. Pulling yourself up Lifting something off someone Carrying weight under fatigue Defending yourself You don't want to be a weak couch potato hoping your gear saves you. Establish Your Baseline Before you get strong, you need to know where you are. Four lifts tell you almost everything about your strength: Push press Back squat Deadlift Bench press Get your one-rep max on each. You don't need a fancy stat. But those numbers? They're honest. You can't improve what you don't measure. Three Months of Focused Training Here's the strategy. Not “go to the gym and mess around.”Not “move a little weight and scroll Instagram.” Focused, purposeful training. A three-month strength-building phase. Add weight weekly. Two to five pounds per lift if possible. That's progressive overload. You can't just coast forever. But you can: Push hard for 12 weeks Build real strength Maintain it through the year That's sustainable. Pick a real program. Starting Strength is solid. Don't invent your own random plan unless you know what you're doing. Nutrition: The Part Nobody Wants You can't slam Oreos and Diet Coke and expect muscle. You need: Adequate protein Sufficient calories Consistency For me, maintenance is around 2,800 calories. After eating in a deficit for a long time, ramping up to that is going to feel like work. Gaining strength without gaining fat? That's the sweet spot. Too skinny and weak? Bad.Overweight and sluggish? Also bad. There's a bell curve for health and longevity. Moderately strong.Proper hormones.Not obese.Not extreme bodybuilder huge. That's the lane. Why This Matters for Survival If you pack on strength, you can coast. You won't keep every pound forever, but you won't crash either if you maintain properly. Strength: Improves resilience Increases confidence Extends functional life Makes you harder to victimize This isn't vanity lifting. This is capability. If you had to pull yourself up right now, could you? That's the question. This is James from SurvivalPunk.com.DIY to survive. Amazon Item OF The Day CAP Barbell 2-Inch Olympic 7 ft Barbell Bars | Multiple Options Think this post was worth 20 cents? Consider joining The Survivalpunk Army and get access to exclusive content and discounts! Don't forget to join in on the road to 1k! Help James Survivalpunk Beat Couch Potato Mike to 1k subscribers on Youtube Want To help make sure there is a podcast Each and every week? Join us on Patreon Subscribe to the Survival Punk Survival Podcast. The most electrifying podcast on survival entertainment. Itunes Pandora RSS Spotify Like this post? Consider signing up for my email list here > Subscribe Join Our Exciting Facebook Group and get involved Survival Punk Punk's The post Get Strong or Get Left Behind | Episode 592 appeared first on Survivalpunk.

In Episode 97 of The Okay Podcast, hosts Grant Broggi, Tres Gottlich, and Jeff Buege sit down with Marine Corps veteran Troy Campbell Sr.From boot camp in 1988 to Desert Storm deployments, Okinawa, Somalia evacuations, and life after service as a 30-year lineman, Troy shares raw stories about military culture, fatherhood, discipline, and strength.We also dive into:The Marine Corps in the late 80s and early 90sDesert Storm and overseas deploymentsCoaching college hockey at Ohio StateRaising a son who became a Marine officerStrength training, longevity, and staying powerful at 57USA vs Canada Olympic hockeyOld-school toughness vs modern culturePodcast Hosts:Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach.Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and LifterTres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and LifterJoin the Slack and Use code OKAY:https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ksCheck out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.comBUY A FOOTBALL HELMET:⁠https://www.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:14 - Staff Brief13:56 - Troy Campbell Sr. Joins The Show17:59 - Marine Career35:17 - Having A Family While Deployed39:54 - Olympic Hockey50:19 - Lifting, Starting Strength & Squat Fears01:04:17 - What's The Rub With Ohio State?01:10:57 - Getting Out Of The Marine Corps01:14:37 - Troy's BW Tax Read01:17:53 - Favorite Time In The Marine Corps01:28:12 - Sturgill Simpson Album01:29:49 - X Comments01:37:31 - Saved Rounds

Rip has Jim Steel back on the show for a wide-ranging discussion of training, priorities, and various adventures in and out of the gym.

In this episode, we sit down with musician Forrest Day to talk about building a real music career, how songs can go viral YEARS after release, and why he started strength training later in life using Starting Strength.Forest shares his journey from saxophone and songwriting into building a multi-genre music catalog — plus how one song suddenly exploded thanks to modern social platforms and short-form video culture.Listen to Forrest Day's Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Psm8hJWxg0ROd7p2tdPcq?si=QZ6_U_1iS5Wn4wLn4MMxSA Podcast Hosts:Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach.Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and LifterTres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and LifterJoin the Slack and Use code OKAY:https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ksCheck out BW Tax: https://www.bwtaxllc.comBUY A FOOTBALL HELMET:⁠https://www.greengridiron.com/?ref=thestrengthco⁠Timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:05 - Staff Brief23:52 - Treesmasher30:24 - Forrest Day Joins The Show!32:27 - Forrest's Background35:19 - Forrest's Genre of Music37:03 - Forrest's Viral Song41:09 - Musicians Who Don't Write Their Own Songs43:40 - Song Writing Process45:02 - Up and Coming Artists46:50 - Discovering Starting Strength55:10 - Warming Up The Deadlift58:10 - Why Should Anyone Deadlift 405lbs?01:11:24 - Tres' Insane Adoption Story01:16:26 - Modifying The Program01:22:26 - Easiest Lifts01:24:08 - Forrest Is OKAY!01:30:31 - Forrest's Picks Of The Week01:34:19 - Where To Follow Forrest Day's Music01:39:08 - Super Bowl Picks

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

Kenny Webster interviews JD Shipley from Starting Strength.

Rip welcomes Karl Denninger back to the show to discuss events in the news, economic factors, and energy capacity.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Rip continues his conversation with long-time Starting Strength Coach Carl Raghavan. They discuss training heavy, the Olympic lifts, and the value of getting strong.

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

Carl Raghavan drops by the studio to talk with Rip about training, coaching, and writing while travelling from place to place for the last few years.

Karl Denninger returns to discuss topics ranging from forces underlying costs of goods in a global market, suppression of medical studies, and more.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Internist Dr. John Ford sits down with Rip to share his experiences and discuss the medical services industry and the quality, cost, and delivery of healthcare.

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength fans.

Whether you've never stepped foot in a weight room or you've been lifting for years without seeing significant results, figuring out how to get big, strong, and jacked can feel overwhelming. There are endless programs, conflicting opinions, and a lot of noise about what actually works.Today on the show, Paul Horn offers a grounded, field-tested take on what really helps average guys get stronger and more muscular — without burning out. Paul is a strength coach and the author of Radically Simple Strength and Radically Simple Muscle. We discuss why you need to get strong before you get shredded, how and why Paul modified the classic Starting Strength program, the strength benchmarks men should be able to hit, when to shift from powerlifting to bodybuilding-style training, why you should train your lower body like a powerlifter and your upper body like a bodybuilder, the physique signal that shows you're in shape, the body fat percentage every man should get down to at least once in his life, and more.Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Podcast #154: Strength Training for EveryoneAoM Podcast #302: My Workout Routine & The Benefits of a Strength CoachAoM Podcast #826: From Novice to Advanced — The Weightlifter's JourneyAoM Article: The Re-Rise of the MachinesAoM Article: Getting Ripped vs. Getting StrongPaul's video on how to stretch your shoulders for the low-bar back squatStarting Strength by Mark RippetoeAoM barbell training videos with Mark RippetoeConnect With Paul HornPaul's websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rip talks with Dr. Wittmer about changing perspectives on testosterone therapy as they discuss a paper from the American Urological Association, Evaluation and Management of Testosterone Deficiency (2024).

Mark Rippetoe talks to Kelly Fristoe about the health insurance industry, broken healthcare delivery, and the need for dismantling and rebuilding the entire system. Watch the documentary It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare and read its companion book to learn more about the current unstable system and a way out.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Rip discusses how training response changes over time, comparing and contrasting different stages in life.

Getting stronger changes more than your body—it rewires your brain for success. Mark Rippetoe shares how his Starting Strength method builds discipline, confidence, and the masculine look that girls notice fast…. while teaching you to push past your limits in and out of the gym.MORE RESOURCESVisit Mark's Website: https://startingstrength.com/1-on-1 Coaching: www.TrippAdviceCoaching.comHOOKED Video Masterclass: www.GetHerHooked.comGet my book, Magnetic: http://trippadvice.com/bookSend me an email: tripp@trippadvice.comSEE WHAT I'M UP TOTikTok: @TrippAdviceInstagram: @TrippAdviceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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

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.

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.

Rip is joined in the studio by Drew Estell of Baer Solutions for a discussion of combat effectiveness, firearm training, and related topics.

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.

Justin Goonan, Army strength and conditioning coach, joins Rip, Nick, and Rusty to discuss training, testing, and working with military populations.

Rip and crew discuss how to manage equipment to maximize lifting safety, covering rack use, trip hazards, and other risky situations to avoid.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2994: Steve Kamb emphasizes the power of simplicity in achieving fitness goals, advocating for a straightforward approach that prioritizes consistency over complexity. By removing unnecessary options and sticking to foundational movements, you can eliminate decision fatigue and stay on track with your workouts. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/in-the-gym-keep-it-simple-stupid/ Quotes to ponder: "Complexity is the enemy of execution." "When it comes to working out, less is often more." "Having too many choices leads to analysis paralysis, which leads to inaction." Episode references: Starting Strength: https://startingstrength.com/ StrongLifts 5x5: https://stronglifts.com/5x5/ Essentialism: https://gregmckeown.com/book/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Urologist Dr. Victoria Bird joins Rip to discuss prostate health, the protective benefits of testosterone, and treatment protocols for prostate cancer.

Rip and stef talk about how the Blue Book - the third edition of Starting Strength - was developed.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

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