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The human body does not change under suboptimal stress because it doesn't have to. The dogma ex-phys people are still pursuing is that higher reps produce better hypertrophy than sets of five with heavy weights. Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of muscles. The amount of weight lifted, aka intensity, is the primary driver of hypertrophy. 04:19…

Ray Gillenwater talks to John Kawauchi (60 years old) about a past shoulder injury, how he rehabbed with Starting Strength, financial advice for preparing for retirement, and life insurance.01:35 Summary of John's shoulder injury04:44 Rotator cuff tear05:56 Everyday life with a shoulder injury07:50 Will's approach to PT11:06 Starting numbers16:18 R…

The simplest way to improve your performance is to get stronger. Strength is the basis of physical performance. The Standard Model of strength and conditioning tries to blend practice and training and, therefore, does neither well.01:42 Comments from the Haters!12:03 Things we like19:54 Starr Rehab explained30:01 Two-Factor Model36:59 Being athleti…

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.03:01 Comments from the Haters!17:39 Starting Strength 30 years from now18:40 Beef heart20:12 Starting Strength involved in the culture war23:32 People avoid Nick D in the streets27:32 Rolfing sessions36:54 Seeing a doctor in the absence of symptoms1:03:44 Coffee brands1:09:2…

Ray Gillenwater talks to the rehab specialist for SS Gyms, Will Morris, about accessory work, "chiseling in" after you're strong, and "chasing the pump." 02:26 How do you get big and muscular?05:32 Strength training is bodybuilding08:34 Isolated movements don't cause enough stress 12:02 Build strength from the inside out14:52 Ray's programming16:33…

Rip discusses his opinion of "The Science" by reviewing the paper: Effects of Training With Free Weights Versus Machines, and discusses the exercise science narrative and its exclusion of commonly observed phenomena. 02:17 Comments from the Haters!15:14 Follow "The Science"17:57 Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research paper28:20 The phenomena…

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.2:42 Comments from the Haters!11:14 Things we like: Pitch Black Forge17:06 Low back rounding in the deadlift27:49 Deadlift with short arms and legs33:56 Pre-workout and paranormal experiences41:43 Deadlift stall, not pulling hard enough50:14 IT band releas59:18 Back twea…

Ray talks with Dr. Carter about the common misunderstanding that lifting weights can destroy bones, the relative safety of lifting compared to various other sports, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.01:14 Does lifting destroy bones?2:52 Stress recovery adaptation applies to the whole body system07:30 Lifting weights is safer than…

Rip discusses his article First Things First and elaborates on how Starting Strength differs due to its development of a model based on first principles. 00:51 The Wichita Falls sign05:30 Comments from the Haters!14:39 Things we like22:50 First Things First30:48 Making you stronger builds muscle41:03 What works51:32 Learning from doing it1:08:32 Pr…

Rip talks to the author of Fossil Future, Alex Epstein, about the need for increased usage and accessibility of fossil fuels, the advantages of fossil fuel consumption, the impact on global warming, and the role of nuclear energy.00:33 Alex Epstein01:26 Fossil Future04:29 Rip’s position10:07 Philosophy of science14:30 Global warming19:53 Selecting …

Megan Yeh, co-owner of SS Columbus, and Ray Gillenwater discuss the responsibilities of being a hospitalist, the advantages of strength training, and the common tendency of individuals to overlook their health by making unwise choices.01:38 - Medical background02:37 - Hospitalist03:19 - Starting numbers and current PRs05:45 - Discussing strength tr…

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.05:02 Things we like10:26 Comments from the Haters!22:40 Sumo is gay30:51 Chin-ups vs. pull-ups33:23 Programming during a cut39:00 Which type of testosterone is best?44:23 Belt for power cleans46:14 Does the house always win?49:53 Rip’s lightbulb moments59:15 Alcohol is a par…

Rip talks to Greg Ellifritz, who underwent the TULSA procedure at Dr. Busch's office in Atlanta, about prostate cancer, treatment, and quality of life. 00:31 Greg Ellifritz09:19 The diagnosis16:24 Joe Busch and the TULSA procedure25:30 After surgery30:45 Quality of life over quantity35:33 About the procedure45:35 Research on decision making…

Heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Ray on the show today to discuss the most important topics from Ovadia's book, Stay Off My Operating Table. The cholesterol controversy, diagnostic testing, blood panel specifics, and other areas of interest related to avoiding heart disease are reviewed in as much detail as an hour show allows.01:17 - Stay Off…

Rip talks to former NFL football player John Welbourn about the NFL, process vs. outcome driven individuals, and applying field strength.00:32 John Welbourn07:12 Zangus11:23 College18:01 Process vs. outcome25:18 John’s move to Austin33:27 The education system and politics42:44 About the NFL54:12 Brain injuries in the NFL 1:09:11 Learning and teachi…

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.01:57 Comments from the Haters!16:57 Programming and certification questions29:53 Overweight and having spine problems42:57 Kids and training while in season56:39 Elbow replacement and deadlift1:00:32 NLP and deadlift numbers1:11:35 Why increase in weight if still making…

Ray and Nick review the steps in the NLP and go through progressions to intermediate programming for each lift and examples of common issues with making changes.01:47 Squat progression - Novice to Intermediate03:37 Start with the basics - only make changes when needed06:22 Technique/form09:23 Adding a light day11:59 Changes are individual dependent…