November 17, 2025
Windfall Edition
On Starting Strength
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Movies on Repeat –
Rip and Rusty discuss movies they enjoy watching over and over and over. -
The Easy Way is Always More Expensive by Steve Ross –
We all want results without the struggle because that’s human nature, but here’s the truth: the easy way always ends up costing you more. Not sometimes, not most of the time – always… -
How to Warm Up for (or with!) Weightlifting –
Carl Raghavan goes through his approach for warming up for weightlifting, particularly for integrating weightlifting as prep work ahead of deadlifting or other heavy pulls. -
How to do Dips –
Rip and Chase show you how to do dips in a power rack and using chairs when access to equipment is limited. -
Elbow Tendonitis: How It Occurs and What to Do About It by Jordan Burnett –
Elbow tendonitis is one of the most common and pervasive injuries that serious lifters can experience at some point during their career. It can be debilitating… - Weekend Archives:
Squatting and Back Stability by Yago Ferreiros –
The squat is probably the most important and productive exercise you can do in the weight room. In spite of its importance, it is surprising how poorly understood the squat remains… - Weekend Archives:
The Profession of Barbell Coaching by Mark Rippetoe –
What difference does a 2-inch stance width adjustment make in the execution of a squat? What happens if the 2-inch adjustment is made at the heels or the toes? Does an effect on…
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Conditioning
Samuel32
Hello what would be the best course of action for me to get in conditioning shape for college football?
I have been doing starting strength for a few years. I weigh 295 pounds and am 6ft 1. My squat is at 465 for 1×5 and bench at 295 for 1×5. I am strong but my breathing and conditioning is very poor. What do you suggest I do?
Mark Rippetoe
How did you get on a college football team without being conditioned?
Samuel32
I am being recruited and joining in the spring for team activities. Strength is there.. trying to get in cardiovascular shape before I show up
Jdcuth
I think the usual advice for sports conditioning is to play the sport. But with contact sports getting at least a bit conditioned first is probably a good idea. If you are playing badminton and blowing out of your ass nothing can really go wrong. But if you’re a gasping sloppy mess on the football field you’re more likely to put yourself in a position where someone annihilates you. Find a sensible progressive conditioning program for 3-4 weeks using sprints to get a bit in shape pre season.
Mark Rippetoe
The Prowler is the best conditioning device I know of.
Best of the Forum
Training changes while aging
David Masini
I’ve been following you for a lot of years and recently I really appreciate your videos on the SS channel.
I am interested in how you train the coo..re.. (maybe others O were needed?). Just kiddin’.
Seriously, I’d like to know how did you change your training along with the years. I’m just curious but I guess that would serve as an example for all of us who, like me, are trying to find the right dose of training in our busy lives. Strength training has been a fundamental part of my life for years and I hope I’ll be able to train in the future but lately I’m struggling to find the right amount of training to get stronger. I’ve bought the BB Prescription by the way.
Mark Rippetoe
Training for “People of Age” depends on your injury history as much as anything. If you’re healthy, you titrate your load up to tolerance just like anybody else. If you’ve got lots of joint issues, chronic pain will limit your volume tolerance at least as much as your age will. In general, do the least amount you can to get the training effect you want. IOW, if you get cocky one day and think, “That felt pretty good, I think I’ll do another set,” don’t do the extra set. Save it for the next workout, where it might come in handy.
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