Book · 2011 · Coaching
Starting strength
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Mark repertoire he's um he wrote this book called Starting Strength and it became like the the main way most most guys at least my age like getting into uh powerlifting. It was about technique.
The best things said about it
This guy named um mark ripenzo he's the creator of starting strength and his book has reached almost a million copies sold uh it is like you know a guideline to barbell training to get stronger.
Where and when it comes up
Most mentions, by podcast
Why people recommend it
Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe is a comprehensive guide to barbell training and foundational weightlifting techniques designed to help individuals build raw strength. On an episode of Acquired, Ben Gilbert mentioned the book as a carve-out when discussing his personal weightlifting routine. Amjad Masad also discussed the title on The Joe Rogan Experience, noting that it served as the primary pathway for many men of his generation to get into powerlifting by emphasizing proper form and biomechanical technique. Furthermore, Zack Telander referenced the book on Modern Wisdom, highlighting that it had nearly reached one million copies sold and served as an essential manual for barbell training. Telander brought up the author and his foundational text while discussing his broader background in weightlifting and internet culture. Across these podcasts, the book is consistently recognized as an authoritative, definitive manual for novice and experienced lifters alike who want to master the fundamental movements of strength training and physical conditioning.
Every mention
Ben Gilbert called starting strength by Mark ripo 1
“called starting strength by Mark ripo”
Amjad Masad Mark repertoire he's um he wrote this book called Starting Strength and it became like the the main way mos… 1
“Mark repertoire he's um he wrote this book called Starting Strength and it became like the the main way most most guys at least my age like getting into uh powerlifting. It was about technique.”
Zack Telander this guy named um mark ripenzo he's the creator of starting strength and his book has reached almost a mill… 1
“this guy named um mark ripenzo he's the creator of starting strength and his book has reached almost a million copies sold uh it is like you know a guideline to barbell training to get stronger”