Starting Strength Radio

Ray Gillenwater and Owner of Starting Strength Tulsa, David Heon, MD, discuss deadlifting 520 pounds, his weight loss journey, and how strength is the most important thing in life. 00:01:58:21 David's lifts 00:04:19:24 Benefits of strength 00:12:41:04 Francesca's stats/lifts 00:17:11:10 Talent and passion at Starting Strength Gyms 00:20:39:27 Starting Strength analytics 00:25:31:07 Life-altering changes 00:32:43:19 The fitness industry is bullshit 00:38:55:01 Whole Foods market 00:40:37:16 Prediabetic numbers 00:46:26:24 Dexa scan results 00:51:02:02 David's diet 00:53:54:02 Peers in the medical community 00:56:50:20 Strength is the most important thing in life 00:58:28:22 David's practice

Mark Rippetoe and Dr. Keith Nichols from Tier 1 Health and Wellness discuss testosterone replacement therapy, best practices, and common misconceptions. 00:34 Dr. Keith Nichols 01:32 Dropping testosterone levels 08:58 Treating the numbers, not the symptoms 15:06 Treating people 20:17 Prostate cancer fears 32:57 How does Dr. Nichols apply HRT? 39:57 Making hormones easy to understand 51:21 The “thick blood” misconception 1:04:34 Too much testosterone 1:13:51 Testing for estrogen 1:15:46 Treating different types of patients

Courtney Davis, a young woman thriving in strength training, shares her transformative journey with the Starting Strength program. She discusses misconceptions that young women often have about lifting weights and the empowering effects it has had on her mental and physical health. Courtney reveals her progress in strength stats, dietary changes, and the value of having a coach. Her experience showcases the journey from dependence to self-sufficiency in lifting, proving how strength training can greatly enhance confidence and well-being.

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. Haters - 4:50 Bench Accidents - 9:45 Dealing With Violent Drunks - 18:04 Rusty’s Cat - 20:12 Cafe Classics - 20:58 Blood Markers To Watch For - 23:14 Virtue In Society - 32:31 Best War Movies - 38:43 Strength Training After Heart Surgery - 39:02 Aortic Aneurysm - 43:42 Dealing With Loss - 46:33

Ray Gillenwater and Pete Troupos talk about all the misconceptions people have about Starting Strength. 0:02:20 - World's Ok-est Starting Strength Coach 0:03:30 - Common misconceptions / GOMAD 0:08:20 - Powerlifting program / shitty program 0:17:20 - Deadlifting shoes 0:20:30 - Creepy comments 0:25:15 - Arguments with bodybuilders 0:28:55 - Misrepresentations of Starting Strength 0:32:45 - Joint pain 0:40:20 - Novice means beginner 0:50:02 - Just another program 0:54:15 - Strength being disadvantageous in sports 1:06:30 - Practical Programming 1:09:10 - Starting Strength Orlando

Rip and Fred Ashmore discuss how to avoid getting a speeding ticket, left lane drivers, what to do if you get pulled over, and the philosophy of speeding. 1:32 - Today’s topic 7:12 - Basics of not getting a ticket 10:42 - Ashmore’s favorite apps 18:11- Paying attention 22:24 - Left lane drivers 29:39 - Radar detectors 38:35 - Laser jammers 45:04 - Philosophy of speeding 49:03 If you get pulled over 1:00:53 Fred's story of getting pulled over

Ray Gillenwater and Stan Efferding talk about nutrition, recovery, and overall health for strength athletes. 0:02:00 - Stan's stats 0:04:21 - Gaining muscle mass 0:14:13 - Underweight - tips to gain weight and increase hunger 0:23:03 - Better digestion tips 0:28:12 - Lactose intolerance 0:31:50 - Vitamins and minerals 0:41:55 - Bloodwork and measuring nutrients 0:45:46 - Markers in a blood test to look for 0:53:44 - Blood sugar fixes 0:58:50 - CPAPs and sleep apnea 1:08:11 - Body composition 1:20:25 - Stan’s coaching and what he learned at Rip’s seminar

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 6:02 - Comments from the Haters 15:30 - Squat modifications for the elderly 21:53 - James Yeager ALS 23:57 - Rip’s Porsche 30:55 - Best ceiling texture 31:14 - Not training the bench press 35:03 - When the Olympics die 53:07 - The Libertarian Party 57:50 - Other fitness certifications 1:07:51 - Rip's favorite music

Ray Gillenwater and Rebecca Skinner discuss the benefits of online coaching and why you should find an online coach if you don't live near a gym. 02:15 - What is online coaching? 04:40 - Who needs online coaching? 11:40 - Differences between an online and in-person coach 13:50 - Downsides of online coaching 19:05 - What we offer with online coaching 23:00 - Virtual coaching 26:15 - Other options

Rip and John Musser discuss their list of the greatest movies. 1:19 Today's Topic 2:03 Alien 7:31 Seven Samurai 14:30 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 19:29 The Wind and the Lion 27:26 Gone with the Wind 34:28 The Wizard of Oz 38:56 The lack of Citizen Kane 40:04 The Sound of Music 46:02 Dr. Strangelove 48:15 The Sixth Sense 55:08 To Kill a Mockingbird 59:45 Pulp Fiction 1:07:06 Unforgiven 1:13:37 Star Wars 1:20:50 The Exorcist 1:26:30 The Lion in Winter 1:38:38 2001: A Space Odyssey 1:47:44 The Last Picture Show 1:59:30 The Lord of the Rings 2:08:35 The Godfather