The Equipment Episode | Starting Strength Radio #86 

Rip's expertise on iron and rust confirms that he is a Middle Earth Dwarf.

Rip making whip into a two syllable word is extremely comforting. HU-WIP

Just bought the Third Edition of Starting Strength. I gotta say, from all my reading done in University, this is one hell of a educational piece!

Every week this podcast is a home run.

I'm grateful for these videos. Rip's insanity is somehow keeping me sane. He slays the jack wagons so we don't have to. Also, strangely, he keeps me motivated to keep picking up heavy stuff in my decrepitude. Thanks ❤️ to all involved. PS my bench just went from 35# to 405 while watching this. PPS. I'm an irresponsible bar owner. My bars have rust on them because I irresponsibly took them to Michigan. Lesson learned. 😔

This podcast is a good escape from covid world

Procrastinating my college finals to watch the podcast every week on Fridee is totally worth it

I wish every episode was this long.

wtf why are they censoring swearing? i don’t tune in on Frahdee’s to hear censored Rip

2 hours. I see what Rippetoe and his crew are doing. They are slowly exposing us to a gradually lengthier podcast, until we can handle 24 hours without having to go for a meal, snack, or bathroom break. A straight 24 hours of Rippetoe probably feels like 900 for a triple does on a good day: snappy, whippy, effortless, and lubricating for the hips and knees. Excellent podcast, by the way. I like the subject. Bought a powerlifting bar as my second bar a few weeks ago, just because I appreciate good quality (both bars are close to 300 in cost, but the first one I bought years ago is more suitable for weightlifting). I'm so 'glad' of the earlier 'lockdown' in my country, because I pulled the trigger as soon as my funds allowed it and bought a power rack and plates, while before I was putting that cost out against the cost of going to a commercial gym, and the latter is much cheaper. During the lockdown, when gyms were closed, I was able to train illicitly in a Dutch gym I found somewhere. They taped over the windows and dimmed the music. We had to look out for fascist cops patrolling the neighborhood. Gyms are open now, but when the dimwitted totalitarians in government come up with more stupid measures, like closing gyms again, I'm prepared. Deadlift platform coming in today. A few days ago, when I was in a commercial gym I'm a member of still, they had up this moronic sign that demanded we all wear a mask when entering and going to our place to train, where we are allowed to remove said mask, and then we have to don the mask again when we move to and fro places or leave the gym. I rolled my eyes at this nonsense and asked the owner what this is about. It's orders from the government, he said. He's not going to police what we're doing, but there are inspections coming from the government, he warned. So I didn't wear a mask and of course didn't have one on me, and there's nothing that's going to make me wear a mask when squatting or whatever, which I assume is up next. The government knows no bounds of reason and has zero respect for common sense and personal liberties, or health for that matter. This is all a power grab, to make people obedient and give up more of the liberties braver men and women fought for many years ago. I would like to see these fascist cops or whatever pigs show up and order people to wear a mask. They're probably a bunch of pencil-necked bootlickers who can't find an honest vocation in life, so they bully others into submission, backed by the might of the government. By now, going to the commercial gym feels increasingly less fun. They have some equipment I don't have, which is still a reason for me to go there. If there's even one more round of mandatory closing of gyms, I suspect many will disappear permanently. I kept paying my membership during the first lockdown, but I won't next time around. This is not to spite the gym owner, but more like a nod to him to stand up and don't go along with these tyrannical government mandates. After all, when you're faced with losing everything or possibly losing everything while making a stand, I know which one I'd choose. There will be a ripple effect of others also following the lead. Then again, people are sheep. They're waiting around to be culled. I guess most will pull down their own trousers demanding to be jabbed in their saggy ass 'to get back to normal again'. Bending over to get back your freedom doesn't sound right to me. Okay, maybe you have to roll up your sleeve and be jabbed there, but it's the same thing. This just reminds me of Benny Hill's skit about flu vaccinations. Hahahahah. Whoops, now I mentioned the V word and my comment will be banned by Susan's minions.

Love you Rip

Every morning coffee and starting strength radio

Bought an Inzer lever belt when they first came out. It's over 20 years old and works like new

Great stuff Rip, thanks.

Had my bench wreck recently... I was a dope and had set my flat bench a couple inches too far up. Unracked the weight (Duffalo) for a heavy set of 5, on the 4th rep, got sloppy and clanked right into the j-cups, weight fell, caught it just below chest, then pressed it back up... by some grace of God.

I wish there was a Starting Strength gym in El Paso for my dad. I can coach him, but he's self-conscious of me being the teacher, and I'm not 100% confident in my coaching.

I started out with a cheap weight set that had the hex bolt assembly, first thing i did was lock tight the bolts in place, once I was at a decent weight on my lifts I invested in a good bar. Now it's time to upgrade my rack.

Love rips simplest way of explaining and rip I started your program and I am growing . Thanks rip! Texas rules

One thing to mention regarding the cost of equipment is that it will retain some value. Buy a quality used bar and plates for $1,000 and in ten years it's worth $1,200 after inflation so you really didn't spend anything for a decade of entertainment and fitness.

I used to do crossfit years ago (first time I ever got introduced to the concept of training with a barbell). That was in Brazil and barbells are not easy to come across over there. The gym, in the attempt to save up, had bars that were secured with a bolts. I remember those things had to be tightened up every couple of weeks, or the sleeves would just fall off.

Was gonna build myself a c channel rack to the starting strength blueprint. Right before I ordered the steel, a c channel rack pops up on Craigslist for 1/3 the cost. It's only 3" c channel, but I'm gonna beef it up and it'll be good to go!

I bought an incredibly cheap safety squat bar online (bad shoulders). It was an assembly-required delivery (bolts). I used to take it to my gym and leave with it. They told me I could leave it there if I didn't mind other people using it. I didn't have any problem with other people using it except for the fact that the thing was a death trap. The "2 inch" sleeves are on the small end of out-of-spec; unless you use those boa clamps or the old school bolt-down collars, you can slide collars right on and off, fastened. The sleeves were also short, which increased the chances of plates sliding completely off. We all know what happens when plates fall off of one side of the bar; imagine that happening with your head stuck in a safety bar. It never happened to me but I would actually know how to deal with it if plates did slide off one side, but some schmo who doesn't really have a clue can get themselves really hurt with that thing. I never left it at the gym.

Great Information Video

I squat with no pants on. Glad to hear I'm doing it right.

Does it make a difference if you deadlift with bumpers or with steel plates? What do you think about the deep dish cast irons?

Only thing I use my 35lb plates for is press gives me clearance to the ceiling 45s wont let me get full lockout in my workout room.

This feels like an elaboration of the equipment chapter from "Strong Enough ?" by Rippetoe. I loved this episode reiterating all the points made in the book. Btw, (my contribution to comments from the haters) can we see Rip without a shirt ?

Purchased the 3rd edition of SS and the programming books this week. Read over 50 pages last night. Lots of great acquired knowledge and wisdom, in this book. It’s evident it’s written by a subject matter expert. Thanks Rip.

If there's a starting strength, is there an ending strength?

I bought the same wooden bench at Bed Bath & Beyond. Cheers.

Important Mark says `DEADASS` at -- 00:28:16 Thank you.

I love my piece of 4140 uncoated Olympic bar it looks vintage and old school ... combined with my vintage deep dish plates 👍🏻

PINK SUPREMECY SHIRT NOW. MAKE IT HAPPEN LOBSTER MAYN.

Looking forward to the psa episode you mentioned doing during the trt episode

Hey can you make a video about deadlift vs squat ? What is best for legs between the two of them? Also what do you think about One Set per exercises but doing more exercises? Example rather than doing 3 sets of flat bench doing 1 set of incline 1 set of flat 1 set of decline Thanks you

Thank you for the info, I believe that it’s time to invest in a new Rogue bar I routinely use close to 400 lbs on my old Olympic bar but after hearing what you just said about shearing off at the collar, I believe that a new bar would be a wise investment!

Piece by piece describes my entire collection of home gym equipment as literal garbage.

Rip is the man!

Where can I get this shirt? Can't find it on Ss dallas' website.

Since I was called a dumf... and a hater, I have to take a stand now: my comment was expressly respectful. If I was wrong on the subject matter, please explain: why is a flexed spine in a 405 deadlift bad, while a remarkably extended spine in a 405 overhead press would not be? I am trying to apply what I have learned from your books and videos, which I hold in high esteem.

No pull-up bar ?

Hey there uncle Rippie, I wanted to ask a couple of questions. Ever since starting the program I gave myself to eat like there was no tomorrow, I want to know what would you say is "too much". I eat A LOT, I'm 5'11, 200 pounds. I'm one of those "skinny fat" people, I look like one of those aliens addicted to coffee in the Men In Black Movies. I don't mind too much since I just started the program(5 months). I'm concerned I might be going overboard and just using this as an excuse for excess. In my defense, everything I eat I cook, I do not eat sugar,junk food or sodas. I eat mostly meat with some kind of salad, fruit salad or bacon and 6 eggs or coffee with sandwiches for breakfast. Thanks in advance!

I've been using cheep car jacks instead of a barbell jack

I'm surprised that you didn't mention micro plates....

I. Love. It. Greg

Those basic loop straps only have one good purpose, front squats for those who have wrist issues.

I love Rip's cackling! :)

My bnr bar rusts just sitting undercover in the garage, because I hardly use it because I go to a commercial gym. I'm too lazy to keep it oiled all the time because I never use it, but even after drill brushing it clean and oiling, it still rusts over within a couple of months

38:44 Can't wait the day...

Knurling tools are (generally) not cutting tools, but forming tools. They upset some material in, and some out. I can't say how this effects how much diameter you lose, but it generally won't be much.

I have a rogue rack. I'm particularly disappointed in the way the j-cups were made

What about a curl machine

Living in a humid region of Japan, I do think that barbell coating makes a difference. Cerakote and stainless steel are very useful for bar maintenance. I wouldn't want to own a gym with raw steel equipment there. Rust accumulation would be so fast it would be a pain in the ass to maintain. I've seen that even with the average coating of BULL and Ivanko bars here. So adapt to your climate.

How would you progress a "isolation" move like the 4th power move tricep extension. Would you do a volume day and intencity day on it once linear progression has haulted?

He thinks purple is the silliest color. Guess what? HE IS PURPLE.

The people who were criticizing Chase's press, will go crazy when they hear Rip say that commercial gym's equipment is bad for your back 😂

About Chase BadAss press, I got a question. Why you don't teach it this technique in the blue book? Also why there are no videos in the channel teaching it? I really want to learn it, but back in Brazil Weigthlifting/Strengh Training is kinda like a foreing language and coach for this topic are very rare, so yours and a fill others channels (despise the book) are my main source of knowledge.

How would you program for strength - A Guy with Cerebral Palsy My cousin has cerebral palsy that only affects his legs causing him a lot of balance issues. Because of this - he can't squat / deadlift. How would he go about getting stronger??

This has nothing to do with lifting but I dont know about the other countries he mentioned but in Mexico things are made hand made from leather and other great products. Not in a company made by a machine. If you ever buy a clothing, shoes, or equipment from Mexico just know someone made them with their own hands and with a lot of work.

Dorian Yates built his big back on a Nautilus machine.

Does he drink alcohol daily? or just per episode?

I have a decent rack and platform. Need a new bar and a few additional plates. I figure when the Chinese virus hysteria tapers off, I'll have my choice of good used bars and plates.

RIP, I have an old pair or bowling shoes. Would these be an acceptable alternative to a weightlifting shoe?

Academy has plates as of 3-22-2021 for 49.99 in store pick up

Newbie here. If this topic is revisited, can you present the items and suggest brands to purchase. Don't want to purchase a piece of $h!t. I don't know anyone who is in strength training to ask for advice. I appreciate the honesty of the content.

Chase can press more than their combined total, and they write in to hate.

I’m convinced crunch fitness is single handedly keeping nautilus in business

You should do a "Gym Accidents" episode.

The hoowuip of the bar

3:27 "innit" That's actually British slang, it's not 2020 slang

"Chase can fuck up a anvil". Sound familiar to me.

I got a mixture of good and shitty gear in my home gym.

Go get a pair of York shipwheel collars. Everything else is obsolete

27:10 caught ya slacking

Man it was Chase. It turns out that the gravitational wave captured by LIGO was actually that 635 fall clashing with that an inch an quarter pin, instead of two black holes collision.

innit is ghetto London slang

You gotta listen to the sheared barbell story at. 1.5x speed. Made my day.

"Shiny is good" - Mark Rippetoe

I'm no longer first lately. :(

I'm glad 35lns plates were made bc these were weights available that someone else didn't want and got me lifting sooner when gyms were closed for the first time. Our governor in pa s a real asshole

45lb plates, 45cm diameter. Roger.

I'm waiting for someone to comment, "Rip doesn't know what he's talking about. I have used 35lbs plates with great success for years."

hex bolt barbells really do fall apart just through normal use, it's crazy lol

I'm more impressed by the negative Chase did after that 405 press!

' '....When the sun is a red giant, out to the diameter of Jupiter....' ' I'm not sure if that's a direct quote, or a paraphrase.

"It's FriDEH" well he means "it's LAST fRiDEy."

He is extra pink in this episode for some reason

hate to do this to ya Rip, BUT - why bother with 45 pound plate if a 35 + 10 makes 45 ? here. i did the math for you on rogues website. 420 total pounds with 6 x 45's + 4 X 25's + 4 X 10's + 2 x 5's is $982 (Canadian) HOWEVER if you buy 420 pounds by 6 X 35's + 6 X 25's + 6 X 10's you would pay $942 (Canadian) which is a savings of $40 bucks!

Your wood starting strength sign behind u is crooked

1:26:26 "keep water out of the air"? This sounds alot like climate change.

Forget Rogan, get on JLP, or invite him over.

I think it's safe to say RIP will forget more than the rest of us will ever know

Must be some truth to the comments about how ridiculous that press was because Mark obviously got angry

I don’t really get the comparison between the press argument and the steroid argument. I think it’s pretty obvious that, especially in my personal experience, you can be on sufficient enough drugs, train like actual dogshit, and make huge gains with minimal effort. I don’t think anyone actually believes you can hop on gear and suddenly be a world champion. Like one of the previous episodes someone remarked about Coleman and steroids. I would bet you a thousand dollars right now Coleman wouldn’t be half the size he was if it wasn’t for the drugs. HOWEVER, the drugs PLUS the training created the man.

the longer i watch, the shittier my home gym seems

oh my god he's pink

43:20

39:17 _"You need a good bar. If you can't afford a good bar, one will be designated to you by the gym. Everything you lift will count against your total. Do you understand??"_ The so called _Rippetoe RAHGTS_ -a warning read to every trainee shortly after joining

@1:48:42 if your gym gives you shit about you making a mess with your chalk, find a better gym

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