Starting Strength Radio

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 bodybuilding 08:34 Isolated movements don't cause enough stress 12:02 Build strength from the inside out 14:52 Ray's programming 16:33 Programming/Recovery autoimmune 24:28 Built like a meatball 31:03 Mobility 36:13 Treating patients as they need to be treated 37:48 Chiseling in after you are strong 41:16 Accessory bench work and rowing 48:35 Working close to failure on hypertrophy 52:45 Why the NLP is so effective 58:26 Maintaining the quality of muscle contraction 1:08:28 Rehab specialist for Starting Strength Gyms

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 paper 28:20 The phenomena 38:25 The details 52:10 The subjects 58:51 The program 1:05:50 Just increase the load 1:15:00 This is the “Science.”

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 2:42 Comments from the Haters! 11:14 Things we like: Pitch Black Forge 17:06 Low back rounding in the deadlift 27:49 Deadlift with short arms and legs 33:56 Pre-workout and paranormal experiences 41:43 Deadlift stall, not pulling hard enough 50:14 IT band releas 59:18 Back tweak after 315 for 5 1:13:20 Keeping my abs AND staying strong 1:23:21 Are eggs bad for you?/Bow-legged squat

Dr. Carter, the orthopedist, discusses the misconception that lifting weights destroys bones and highlights the safety of lifting compared to other sports. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive outlook. They explore the arrogance in the medical field and the role of ego in hindering true advancement. The guest shares their training journey and the importance of strength as you age. They also discuss the use of stem cell research and PRP in orthopedics and the importance of evidence-based practice.

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 sign 05:30 Comments from the Haters! 14:39 Things we like 22:50 First Things First 30:48 Making you stronger builds muscle 41:03 What works 51:32 Learning from doing it 1:08:32 Practical application vs. exercise science

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 Epstein 01:26 Fossil Future 04:29 Rip’s position 10:07 Philosophy of science 14:30 Global warming 19:53 Selecting the terminology/Naming the state of things a catastrophe 26:33 Fear and guilt 31:06 Nuclear energy 41:44 Incentives 48:38 In conclusion

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 background 02:37 - Hospitalist 03:19 - Starting numbers and current PRs 05:45 - Discussing strength training with patients 07:15 - Aspiring to be a doctor 10:11 - Position on strength training as a medical professional 18:56 - Pregnancy and back pain 33:44 - Taking our health for granted by making poor decisions 36:32 - Keeping the running habit 39:40 - Gaining body weight and in the same size clothes 44:06 - Age and height 45:09 - Telling more stories/sharing more experiences 52:10 - Does the curriculum have flaws? 55:17 - Two biological sexes 56:05 - What's it like owning SS Columbus? 58:47 - How to find Megan

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 05:02 Things we like 10:26 Comments from the Haters! 22:40 Sumo is gay 30:51 Chin-ups vs. pull-ups 33:23 Programming during a cut 39:00 Which type of testosterone is best? 44:23 Belt for power cleans 46:14 Does the house always win? 49:53 Rip’s lightbulb moments 59:15 Alcohol is a part of the program 1:02:17 Missing reps

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 Ellifritz 09:19 The diagnosis 16:24 Joe Busch and the TULSA procedure 25:30 After surgery 30:45 Quality of life over quantity 35:33 About the procedure 45:35 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 My Operating Table 06:37 - The standard of practice 10:28 - Why are there so many sick people? / Being red-pilled 13:19 - How do I take back control of my health? 18:31 - Don't overeat if you're not using the energy 19:27 - Most common patient 24:13 - 5 basic levels of metabolic health 27:48 - Metabolic syndrome 33:59 - Sugar is damaging to the bloodstream 39:49 - Efficiency is important 45:30 - Calcium score 50:34 - Preventative heart surgery 53:57 - Insulin resistance 59:30 - Red blood cell count 01:03:09 - Distinction between polycythemia and secondary erythrocytosis 01:06:40 - The body is a complicated system