Starting Strength Radio

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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Karl Denninger returns to the podcast to discuss the costs and benefits of current and past economic actions and their ramifications.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Rip discusses the foundations that Starting Strength model is built on to develop strength - movement patterns, stress, incremental loading.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

Randall of Grunt Proof joins Rip to discuss the importance of strength for the modern military and how to get it done.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Rip discusses how programming changes as strength accumulates as a result of training and what aspects vary when trainees start at different ages.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

Rip talks about what types of people go to gyms and the differences between them - lifters, gym bros, personal training clients and so on.

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

Jim Steel drops in at the studio for a drink, to exchange stories, and discuss various things related to training and life.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

The Instapundit, Glenn Reynolds, joins Rip on Starting Strength Radio to discuss recent political events, training, and other goings on.

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

A glorious edition of Starting Strength Radio to commemorate episode 300, a compilation of the best of Comments from the Haters!

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2024

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2024

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2024

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 August 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 2 August 2024