Running The LP Again | Starting Strength Network Previews
The video features a 28‑year‑old male who completed Starting Strength’s Novice Linear Program (NLP) five years ago and now wants to run it again after a long medical‑school hiatus. He asks whether his prior experience allows him to accelerate the program and how his training should differ given his current lower body weight. Responders stress that he should treat the NLP as a fresh start, using conservative loading increments—5‑10 lb jumps for the first few weeks, then 2‑5 lb as the bar stiffens. Nutrition is the primary lever; gaining roughly three pounds per week and adding 30 + pounds overall will provide the caloric surplus needed for recovery and strength gains. The advice also warns against rushing the program while underweight, as inadequate mass will hamper performance and increase injury risk. Key quotes include, “Your problem is you don’t eat enough,” and “Start gaining 3 lb a week,” underscoring that weight gain, not programming tweaks, is the limiting factor. The discussion also notes that previous PRs at 175 lb won’t automatically translate without the additional body mass. The takeaway for the audience is clear: even experienced lifters must prioritize a solid nutritional foundation and respect novice linear progression principles when restarting a program. Proper weight gain and recovery are essential for sustainable strength improvements and for avoiding plateaus or setbacks.
How Does The Bar Feel? | Starting Strength Network Previews
The Starting Strength Radio episode tackles a common gym dilemma: how the bar feels versus what the program demands. Host Mark Rippetoe and guests argue that while the subjective perception of weight can boost mental toughness, the actual load on...
Deadlifting with Penny
The video follows Rusty, a trainer at Wichita Falls Athletic Club, as he coaches his 82‑year‑old client Penny through a deadlift progression. Over three work sets, Penny lifts 105 lb, 110 lb, and 115 lb, with the coach emphasizing cues such as hips...
Adapting To AI | Starting Strength Network Previews
The Starting Strength Network preview tackles the growing entanglement of artificial intelligence, social‑media algorithms, and fitness coaching. Hosts argue that platforms like Meta and YouTube curate feeds to maximize engagement, often at the expense of user autonomy, and that this...
Guided Rack Pulls
The video demonstrates a modified rack‑pull technique designed for lifters who struggle with balance or stability, using a simple safety box that allows the athlete to sit down if they lose control. Carmen walks through the setup: the bar rests against...
Training Lucy
The video, titled “Training Lucy,” features a coach at Witchaw Falls Athletic Club demonstrating a weight‑lifting session with a two‑year‑old girl named Lucy. The coach frames the demonstration as proof that children can begin strength training at a toddler age. Throughout...
Squatting with Limited Shoulder ROM
The video from Witchaw Falls Athletic Club demonstrates how coaches adapt squat technique for clients with limited shoulder range of motion, using custom equipment and modified cues. Coach Rusty shows Phil using aluminum handles that shift his hand position forward, allowing...
Deadlifting Is Not Dangerous | Starting Strength Network Previews
The video released by Starting Strength Network pushes back against the growing narrative that deadlifts are inherently hazardous, arguing that the lift is safe when executed with proper biomechanics and coaching. Hosts stress three technical pillars—maintaining lumbar extension, keeping the bar...
How to Press Against the Rack
The video, hosted by long‑time manager and coach Carmen at Witchaw Falls Athletic Club, explains how to perform a rack press—a modification for lifters whose shoulders cannot tolerate a traditional overhead press. Carmen outlines a step‑by‑step protocol: walk to the bar...
Training The Frail | Starting Strength Network Previews
Starting Strength’s latest radio segment tackled how to design resistance‑training programs for frail seniors, answering a listener’s request for fall‑prevention protocols. The hosts emphasized starting with body‑weight box squats performed above parallel, teaching hip‑dominant mechanics before gradually lowering the box...
Lose Some Weight After Football | Starting Strength Network Previews
On Starting Strength Radio, callers and hosts discussed strength training, weight management, and the trade-offs between playing football and everyday health. A caller who plays O-line at 24 described gaining strength—squatting 515 for two triples—while weighing 315 lbs and asked...