Mark Rippetoe

About Mark Rippetoe

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Mark Rippetoe is the author of Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, Practical Programming for Strength Training, Strong Enough?, Mean Ol' Mr. Gravity, and numerous journal, magazine and internet articles. Rip was a competitive powerlifter for ten years, has coached many lifters and athletes, and has given seminars to thousands around the country.

Articles by Mark Rippetoe

A Modest Proposal: End Men’s and Women’s Sports Divisions
PJ Media

A Modest Proposal: End Men’s and Women’s Sports Divisions

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PSYOPS: If They Can Make You Believe a Big Strong Man Belongs in the Women's Division, They Can Make You Believe Anything
Woke

PSYOPS: If They Can Make You Believe a Big Strong Man Belongs in the Women's Division, They Can Make You Believe Anything

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Women's Olympic Weightlifters Should Take a Knee if Trans Athletes Are Allowed to Compete
Olympics

Women's Olympic Weightlifters Should Take a Knee if Trans Athletes Are Allowed to Compete

Mark Rippetoe |
Texas Lawmakers Complicit in Perpetuating Lie About Differences Between Men and Women in Sports
Conservatism

Texas Lawmakers Complicit in Perpetuating Lie About Differences Between Men and Women in Sports

Mark Rippetoe |
Will the Fitness Industry Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic? Some Important Things to Consider
Culture

Will the Fitness Industry Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic? Some Important Things to Consider

Mark Rippetoe |
Forcing Congenital Females to Compete Against 'Trans-Women' Will Destroy Women's Sports and Everyone Knows It
News & Politics

Forcing Congenital Females to Compete Against 'Trans-Women' Will Destroy Women's Sports and Everyone Knows It

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Apprenticeship: Regaining Its Rightful Position as the Best Pathway to a Rewarding Career
Culture

Apprenticeship: Regaining Its Rightful Position as the Best Pathway to a Rewarding Career

Mark Rippetoe |
Heavier Kit? Stronger Soldiers!
Culture

Heavier Kit? Stronger Soldiers!

Mark Rippetoe |
Adaptation, Your Environment, and You
Culture

Adaptation, Your Environment, and You

Mark Rippetoe |
From Heart Patient to Lifter
Culture

From Heart Patient to Lifter

Mark Rippetoe |
How Do You Hire a Trainer?
Culture

How Do You Hire a Trainer?

Mark Rippetoe |
Your First Days in the Gym
Culture

Your First Days in the Gym

Mark Rippetoe |
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Media Spreads Dangerous Lie That Bodybuilder Was Killed by Protein Shakes
Culture

Media Spreads Dangerous Lie That Bodybuilder Was Killed by Protein Shakes

Mark Rippetoe |
Your First Two Weeks of Strength Training: What to Expect
Culture

Your First Two Weeks of Strength Training: What to Expect

Mark Rippetoe |
This Is Where You Should Start Your New Year's Strength Training Resolution
Culture

This Is Where You Should Start Your New Year's Strength Training Resolution

Mark Rippetoe |
Back Pain and Back Strength
Culture

Back Pain and Back Strength

Mark Rippetoe |
The Olympic Games: Time to Stop
Culture

The Olympic Games: Time to Stop

Mark Rippetoe |
Once Again, Terrible Exercise Science Gets Praised by Mainstream Media
Culture

Once Again, Terrible Exercise Science Gets Praised by Mainstream Media

Mark Rippetoe |
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Another Example of Why You Should Never Lift Weights Alone
News & Politics

Another Example of Why You Should Never Lift Weights Alone

Mark Rippetoe |
Can You Put Your Kids on a Strength Training Program?
Culture

Can You Put Your Kids on a Strength Training Program?

Mark Rippetoe |
The Mainstream Still Doesn't Know Strength Training Beats Running. Why?
Culture

The Mainstream Still Doesn't Know Strength Training Beats Running. Why?

Mark Rippetoe |
Your Kids' Health, or Lefty Agenda? New York Times Says Boys Eat Too Much Protein
Culture

Your Kids' Health, or Lefty Agenda? New York Times Says Boys Eat Too Much Protein

Mark Rippetoe |
Newsweek: Ken Dolls(!) Are 'Too Lean, Muscular,' Damage Vulnerable Boys
Culture

Newsweek: Ken Dolls(!) Are 'Too Lean, Muscular,' Damage Vulnerable Boys

Mark Rippetoe |
Why Are You Doing Situps? Here's The Truth About Your Gut and Your Health
Culture

Why Are You Doing Situps? Here's The Truth About Your Gut and Your Health

Mark Rippetoe |
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Progressive 'Exercise Science' Community Embarrasses Itself
Culture

Progressive 'Exercise Science' Community Embarrasses Itself

Mark Rippetoe |
Good Trainers vs. Bad Trainers: How Can You Tell the Difference?
Culture

Good Trainers vs. Bad Trainers: How Can You Tell the Difference?

Mark Rippetoe |
Making Money, Getting Strong: Two Grownup Responsibilities
Culture

Making Money, Getting Strong: Two Grownup Responsibilities

Mark Rippetoe |
Pajama Boy Redux: The Male in Modern Society
Culture

Pajama Boy Redux: The Male in Modern Society

Mark Rippetoe |
'Hypermasculinity' and You: The Problem with Your Biceps
PJ Media

'Hypermasculinity' and You: The Problem with Your Biceps

Mark Rippetoe |
Government Exercise: See the NIH's Embarrassing Fitness Recommendations
Culture

Government Exercise: See the NIH's Embarrassing Fitness Recommendations

Mark Rippetoe |
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The 'Stunt Your Growth' Myth: Why Your Kids SHOULD Be Lifting Weights
Parenting

The 'Stunt Your Growth' Myth: Why Your Kids SHOULD Be Lifting Weights

Mark Rippetoe |
Are Focus and Discipline the Healthiest Side-Effects of Strength Training?
Culture

Are Focus and Discipline the Healthiest Side-Effects of Strength Training?

Mark Rippetoe |
More Health and Strength Nonsense From the Mainstream Media
Culture

More Health and Strength Nonsense From the Mainstream Media

Mark Rippetoe |
Should Personal Trainers and Coaches Be Licensed by the State?
Culture

Should Personal Trainers and Coaches Be Licensed by the State?

Mark Rippetoe |
Strength Training at Age 92 With Mark Rippetoe
Culture

Strength Training at Age 92 With Mark Rippetoe

Mark Rippetoe |
Losing Bodyfat or Gaining Muscle Mass: Which is More Important?
Culture

Losing Bodyfat or Gaining Muscle Mass: Which is More Important?

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A Very Simple Mathematical Truth For Successful Strength Training
Culture

A Very Simple Mathematical Truth For Successful Strength Training

Mark Rippetoe |
Here's a Big Secret For Overcoming Fatigue In Your Strength Training
Culture

Here's a Big Secret For Overcoming Fatigue In Your Strength Training

Mark Rippetoe |
Cardell and Dr. Coleman: My Biggest Regret as a Strength Coach
Culture

Cardell and Dr. Coleman: My Biggest Regret as a Strength Coach

Mark Rippetoe |
Why You Should Make Strength Training Your New Year's Resolution
Culture

Why You Should Make Strength Training Your New Year's Resolution

Mark Rippetoe |
The 3 Most Effective Ways to Waste Time in the Gym
Culture

The 3 Most Effective Ways to Waste Time in the Gym

Mark Rippetoe |
Bodyfat and Age: Just How Important Is Thin?
Culture

Bodyfat and Age: Just How Important Is Thin?

Mark Rippetoe |
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Strength Training for People My Age
Culture

Strength Training for People My Age

Mark Rippetoe |
Why Being Sore Doesn't Mean You're Getting Stronger
Culture

Why Being Sore Doesn't Mean You're Getting Stronger

Mark Rippetoe |
You Only Need These 6 Things For a World-Class Home Gym
Culture

You Only Need These 6 Things For a World-Class Home Gym

Mark Rippetoe |
Why You Should Not Be Running
Culture

Why You Should Not Be Running

Mark Rippetoe |
‘Training’ vs. ‘Exercise’: What’s the Difference?
Culture

‘Training’ vs. ‘Exercise’: What’s the Difference?

Mark Rippetoe |
3 Reasons Why You Need to Lift the Barbell Over Your Head
Culture

3 Reasons Why You Need to Lift the Barbell Over Your Head

Mark Rippetoe |
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The Deadlift: 3 Reasons Why Just Picking Up Heavy Things Replaces Most of Your Gym
Culture

The Deadlift: 3 Reasons Why Just Picking Up Heavy Things Replaces Most of Your Gym

Mark Rippetoe |
Maybe, You Should Gain Weight
Culture

Maybe, You Should Gain Weight

Mark Rippetoe |