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

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.Mark Rippetoe

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

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.Mark Rippetoe

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.Mark Rippetoe

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

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

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.Mark Rippetoe

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.Mark Rippetoe

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.Mark Rippetoe

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.Mark Rippetoe

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.Mark Rippetoe

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 ci…

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.Mark Rippetoe