Q&A Episode - How was the Starting Strength Method Created? | Starting Strength Radio #8 

I fixed my low back pain by getting my deadlift over 500

It is common knowledge that Rip created the SS Program after attending Jason Blaha's seminar. I am sure Rip would admit this.

Mark truly is a beacon of knowledge. Having done every program under the sun. I can say, with confidence, that this is the only program that truly makes sense. One of the few people in the fitness industry I actually respect...

I read both books because I enjoy reading technical stuff. I'm an engineer who always hated the stupid story books they made us read in school. I learned a lot.

As a nutritionist (LOL), I will say that your response to the pea protein question was entirely warranted and on point.

I definitely love Mark’s sarcasm. And his professionalism, but of course! On another token, my wife has all Marks’ books and convinced me to change my training. Since I adopted the strength training, I have increased my performance and strengths. Also, she actually READ all of your books. She actually knows them by heart. I also love your quote: "People of above-average intelligence would understand it. " Niiiiiice.

Pure inspiration. Switzerland is here 🇨🇭

The comments about this podcast are not nearly as childish and silly as I had hoped. The 3% have let us down

Man I think you guys should cut 12:45 to 20:55 because it's absolute gold and I want to send it to everyone I know

Yes I read the book. All the way through. Love your work Rip

That camel line delivery was perfect.

Hahahaha! That last answer has got me laughing for quite a while. You're the best, Rip.

45:00 I laughed so hard a whole gallon of milk squirted out my nose!

Can you plz start having the sections of podcasts and their times?

I read both of your books...it changed my life.

Have some meat and shut up!! Love it RIP!

Hey Rip my 7 year old has a question for you... “are you fast on water slides?” He thinks you look like you’d be “super fast” 🤣

informative and very entertaining!

Pure inspiration

Hi Rip, Big thumbs up from me for SS method - Solid strength gains over 13 weeks for me. The linear nature, simplicity, focus upon key compound movements helps create a new habit. I have the spreadsheet too which calculated the 18 weeks after starting at my 7-RM entry weights.

The bit on veganism had me rolling. Rip is hilarious.

Great video, these podcasts need timestamps though

Thank you SS, I ordered a WFAC Strength Lifting shirt.

Third! Edit: Thanks to that last answer, I just woke everyone else up in the house. 🤦‍♂️

I read the first edition of starting strength many years ago. I have the newer books now and am going to read them. how would you suggest tackling starting strength and practical programming in terms of setting up for myself a course of study. would you suggest reading through them first then going back to highlight and take notes or just do that from the onset? Thanks Rip for all of your work you have done for strength training.

When I threw out my shoulder after high school, the physical therapist only recommended stretching/range of motion exercises..Which I already excelled at because I had above average arm strength. If I had focused on pressing exercises and getting stonger, I could have easily extended my playing career 10 to 20 more years. Now in my 40's that I train these lifts, im in the upper 1 percent of my age group, and feel like I can play old man softball until I cant stand upright.

I read the book 2x and have recommended it to many.

Since rip talks about productivity etc , why wont you put some time stamps?

There was a Tom Brady ad on this video haha. Something about functional fitness and injury prevention.

What's the problem when I squat I loose balance when standing up with the weight and I can't stand with intense is mostly slower

"veg-in-ism" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I read the book, from cover to cover. Several times.

39:30 = the name is Rip you a new one (meaning rip you a new hole) slang for beat you up or something of a similar and usually violent nature. Much love x

I read the book.

While Starting Strength and Practical Programing are textbooks, I find them much better reads then most fiction.

Could you add timestamps please

Pretty sure Rippetoe passed out on a 1 rep max deadlift, traveled to Asgaard where the training plan of Thor was revealed, woke up and SS was born.

Last question was mine 😂

The finest brain, 8:13 :). Love Rip.

I actually read it 😂

I think the vegan guy was going for “Rip you a new one”

Can you talk about scoliosis and strength training

52:15 Lol, emotional support animals. 🤣🤣 I hadn't seen this before. Well done!

My book devotes 61 pages to the squat

I did read everything in Starting Strength concerning the squat. In fact, I have read that section a few times. Actually, I'm trying to attain at least one more squat with 405 lbs. by the time I reach age seventy (I have slightly less than 11 months.) Ideally, I'd like to squat with that weight throughout all of my 70th year. Yesterday I was able to squat 375 for one rep twice. (375 x1 x 2) Could you please give me some advice regarding a periodization schedule? I do not ever squat for more than five reps, and most of my sets use 1-3 reps. Thank you. I'm 5'5" tall, weigh ~187 lbs and have a small bone structure [7 inch wrist]. Though I have been diagnosed as "bone on bone" in both knees, only my right knee is arthritic. While the pain in that knee prevents me from doing deadlifts, it does not occur when I squat or perform ancillary - 1 set per week on an alternate day - leg presses on a Nautilus Impact machine.

24:41 "...soreness is chronic, is SYSTEMIC, it's all over a group of muscles, it's a consequence of eccentric loading, and is a consequence of normal training ...soreness doesn't make you stronger, lifting more weight than you did last time makes you stronger; THAT might also make you sore, but the soreness isn't the point [or objective or goal]; if you're training because you like the feeling of being sore, grow the fuck up!!... you can go all the way though for six months of novice progression and be BADLY sore only one time [by accident], and if you're badly sore all the time something is wrong with your PROGRAMMING [you cannot eat or rest your way out of bad programming]..." Perfect Mark.

Holy hell, does Rip have Tinnitus?!? I developed it about 6 months ago and learning to ignore it has been a hell of a chore. Lifting has helped.

After watching this video, my bench went up 300lbs

I read the book. :( Not twice tho, it thicc

9:15. Everyone. About everything. That book is dense.

"Everything can be healed except cancer and low back pain" Mark Rippetoe

The effective strength executive.

@44 minutes Anonymous asks about stomach pain and drinking milk. He might consider drinking goatmilk instead of cowmilk. It usually is easier to digest

Seems to me your method has always been the method used to lift more weight. Increase the weight in small increments. Much better illustrations and explanations how it works but it is how i started 65 years ago. The big difference to me would be the fact of the emphasis you put on the squat and the Deadlift instead of the how much you bench mentality. I did read the book and learned a lot of things I didn't know. I'm 80 and sure as hell aren't getting any stronger but when I crash and burn on my motorcycle in the desert, I don't have to call for help. I always get up and without help. Enjoyed the book.

Hi Khalid. I'm an American too, we don't all have the way of thinking Mr rippletoe expressed in his answer to you. I've tried camel- it was pretty good, but so rich I could not eat much. Good luck in your training, and best wishes.

I would love to join you on a webcast to discuss OH rehab and change your opinion on some of us simpleton physiotherapists. Imagine me saying strength coaches with fat bellies have nothing to offer 😂😂😂😂

didn't barry bonds take a prohormone and not an actual steroid?

51:29 Rippetoe in a nutshell.

18:05 what did he say here??

Couple thoughts on pro athletes doing some type of strength training. I saw a video of Bryce Harper deadlifting 500+lbs and he is pretty good I would say. But I think a huge factor is owners and athletic directors are afraid of players getting hurt lifting heavy weights, because they may not know all the facts and just don't care

If Starting Strength was about lipstick and a bigger butt Rip would be a very wealthy man.

4:28 😁🤭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

43:34 Joke's On You, I'm Into That Shit

The analysis of veganism I found comical. I recommend.

You want to add pea protein in lieu of dairy? Go nuts! Add rice to the mix to increase it's absorb-ability, and go with God. Come to Rip with training questions. Don't come here expecting solid diet advice.

That comment on camel was uncalled for. He is probably an eager young man who looks up to you, and you make a comment like that?

So you developed progressive overload?🤔

I read the booook

“That developed as a result of my interest in retaining personal training clients and in my interest in showing my members some actual return on their investment, month to month.” So, the Starting Strength Program came about because of Capitalism!

Can you add time stamps? No way can I stand to watch your show for 1hr.

Nobody reads the book.!!!!!!

I prefer woman 😆😆😆

How about we have divisions based on testosterone levels, similar to weight classes in MMA and boxing, and then we let people take whatever shit they want and we ignore their sex assignment at birth.

You didn't read the book, you read at it 😂?

Dat rap intro always gets me off.

Vote Libertarian please thanks!

Mark’s coaching of strength training is second to none. But his nutritional guidance is nothing to speak of. His ignorance of the plant base diet is astounding. If he didn’t listen to himself so much maybe he would have done abs. They look better and u don’t need a 42” belt.

Is it really true that highschool American football coaches don't advocate progressive strength training? That sounds like a strawman to me.

Basically Rip wants everyone to drink 2 gallons of milk a day and Brie(?) isn't 31 yet, she's only 30

why the fuck does he sit with his hands like that

Rip is like my older brother that has less facial hair than me but more on top than I!

"complexity appeals to stupid people"