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The official YouTube channel for Starting Strength and The Aasgaard Company. The Starting Strength YouTube channel provides video material supplementing the book Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training by Mark Rippetoe (instruction on the Squat, Press, Deadlift, Bench Press, Power Clean), instruction on other useful exercises, and presentations on the growing body of knowledge with respect to the effects of strength training on health by Starting Strength Coaches, Rippetoe, and guest speakers. From Mark Rippetoe & The Aasgaard Company.

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American Whiskey | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeOct 28, 2026
Scotch Whiskey | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeOct 27, 2026
Starting Strength Light Day: Whiskey Education | Starting Strength Network Prev…
YouTubeOct 27, 2026
Squat Mechanics Under the Bar
YouTubeOct 26, 2026
Recovering As A Masters Lifter | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeOct 21, 2026
Shoulder Injury Won't Allow Me To Train | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeOct 20, 2026
Starting Strength Radio 361: Live Q&A | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeOct 20, 2026
Take Your Warm Ups Seriously With Rusty Holomb
YouTubeOct 19, 2026
High End Olympic Plates | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeOct 14, 2026
WFAC Olympic team | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeOct 13, 2026
10.15 Live Q&A And Light Day: Olympic Room | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeOct 12, 2026
Get Your !@mX% Knees Out of the Way
YouTubeOct 12, 2026
Olympic Skiing | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeOct 7, 2026
Changing Society With Barbells | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeOct 6, 2026
Starting Strength Radio 360: Eva T | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeOct 6, 2026
Equipment at WFAC | Starting Strength Light Day #29
YouTubeOct 2, 2026
Bench In The Rack | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeOct 1, 2026
WFAC Bars | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeSep 29, 2026
Equipment you NEED for Children's Weightlifting
YouTubeSep 28, 2026
Genetic Freaks At Lifting | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeSep 23, 2026
Volume Of BJJ | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeSep 22, 2026
Starting Strength Radio 359: Paper Q&A | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeSep 22, 2026
Training When It's Not Optimal
YouTubeSep 22, 2026
Two Factor Model, Stronger Is Better | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeSep 17, 2026
Starting Strength Light Day 28: Sports And After The NLP | Starting Strength Ne…
YouTubeSep 17, 2026
Starting Strength Light Day 28: Mental Game | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeSep 15, 2026
Mark Rippetoe Live Q&A - Call 1-855-490-0125 9/17 12:00 PM CST
YouTubeSep 14, 2026
Recording The Clean
YouTubeSep 14, 2026
Starting Strength Radio 385: Live Q&A | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeSep 10, 2026
The Two Factor And Boxing | Starting Strength Network Previews
YouTubeSep 9, 2026
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Baer Solutions: Precision Machining for the Discerning Shooter
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Baer Solutions: Precision Machining for the Discerning Shooter

Drew Estell of Baer Solutions joins Starting Strength Radio to discuss the philosophy and execution behind their high-end AR-15 components. If you demand the best from your platform, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Gun Show
3 min
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The Fitness Industry Needs a Reboot: Why Starting Strength Matters (and Why You Do Too)
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The Fitness Industry Needs a Reboot: Why Starting Strength Matters (and Why You Do Too)

The easy path in fitness—the endless cycle of trendy workouts and fleeting motivation—is a dopamine trap. This isn't about condemnation; it's about recognizing the need for a foundation of strength and understanding, a foundation Starting Strength provides.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Movers
3 min
0 0 016 days ago
The Slow Grind: Why 'Light Days' Are Your Long-Term Weapon
Science
The Slow Grind: Why 'Light Days' Are Your Long-Term Weapon

You chase the dopamine hit of a brutal workout, but it's the 'light days'—the ones you'd rather skip—that build resilience and lasting progress. This isn't about coddling; it's about understanding the physics of progress.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Movers
3 min
0 0 017 days ago
The Weight of Avoidance: Strength, Safety, and the Hard Work of Progress
Techniques
The Weight of Avoidance: Strength, Safety, and the Hard Work of Progress

A recent gym accident serves as a stark reminder: shortcuts in strength training aren't just ineffective, they're dangerous. It’s time to ditch the dopamine chase and build a foundation of true, sustainable strength.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Movers
3 min
0 0 017 days ago
The Brilliant Contribution: Why Asking Questions is Your Real Strength
Techniques
The Brilliant Contribution: Why Asking Questions is Your Real Strength

The easy path is a dopamine drip – passive consumption. But real growth, the kind that builds resilience and reveals hidden treasures, comes from engaging, questioning, and contributing. This week’s Starting Strength Q&A is a reminder: your questions are your leverage.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Movers
3 min
0 0 017 days ago
The Long Game: Travel, Coaching, and the Grind Beyond the Starting Strength
Science
The Long Game: Travel, Coaching, and the Grind Beyond the Starting Strength

Carl Raghavan's conversation on Starting Strength Radio isn’t about magic bullets; it's a reminder that lasting progress demands sustained effort, both physically and in life. Forget the dopamine hits – build resilience through the grind.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Movers
3 min
0 0 017 days ago
More Than Just a Playbook: The Mental Game of Showing Up
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More Than Just a Playbook: The Mental Game of Showing Up

Sometimes the greatest lessons aren't found on the field or court, but in the discipline of showing up, both in training and in life.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Athletes
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
Under the Rails: Why the Backbone of America Needs Every Skilled Hand
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Under the Rails: Why the Backbone of America Needs Every Skilled Hand

The railroad system is massive, complex, and relies entirely on a diverse group of skilled tradespeople to function and evolve.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Tradesman
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Danger of the Shiny New Program: Finding the Signal in the Noise
Techniques
The Danger of the Shiny New Program: Finding the Signal in the Noise

Too often, the fitness world sells us complexity and novelty. But true strength—mental and physical—is always built on the fundamentals of consistent, difficult work.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Movers
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond the Weight Room: Building the Foundation for Varsity Performance
Techniques
Beyond the Weight Room: Building the Foundation for Varsity Performance

True athletic prowess isn't just about lifting heavy; it's about applying foundational strength and conditioning directly to the gridiron, court, and field.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Athletes
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Power of the Fundamentals: Why the Smallest Piece of Gear Matters for Peak Performance
Equipment
The Power of the Fundamentals: Why the Smallest Piece of Gear Matters for Peak Performance

Whether it's a specialized collar or mastering a drill, true strength comes from reliable fundamentals and equipment that won't quit when the pressure is on.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Athletes
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Unseen Edge: Why Prep Goes Beyond the Playbook
Equipment
The Unseen Edge: Why Prep Goes Beyond the Playbook

True athletic mastery isn't just about mastering the drills; it's about understanding the entire ecosystem of preparation, from recovery tools to mental conditioning.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Athletes
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Blueprint of Strength: Why Foundational Rigor Beats Quick Dopamine Hits
Techniques
The Blueprint of Strength: Why Foundational Rigor Beats Quick Dopamine Hits

The modern world sells us the illusion of ease. True strength, whether physical or mental, requires adherence to foundational principles and disciplined, structured work.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Movers
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Building the Foundation: Translating Elite Strength into Game Day Performance
Techniques
Building the Foundation: Translating Elite Strength into Game Day Performance

High-level strength training isn't just about lifting heavy; it's about building the physical foundation that powers your best performance on the field, court, or track.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Athletes
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Foundation: Mastering the Bench Press Setup for Total Athletic Strength
Techniques
The Foundation: Mastering the Bench Press Setup for Total Athletic Strength

Every sport, from varsity basketball to track and field, relies on core strength. Learn the foundational, rep-by-rep technique for the bench press, focusing on safety and perfect form.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Athletes
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond the API Key: Finding Sovereignty in the Digital Psychosis
Stories
Beyond the API Key: Finding Sovereignty in the Digital Psychosis

When external systems fail, the only thing that keeps the lights on is your own infrastructure. A deep dive into the fallout of centralized dependence.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Geeks
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Cost of Knowing: Why the Hard Way Is the Only Way Out
Techniques
The Cost of Knowing: Why the Hard Way Is the Only Way Out

If the easy path feels good, it's probably killing you. We're talking about the brutal, structured grind—the kind of deep learning and physical output that actually changes your operating system.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Movers
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Weight You Carry Isn't on the Barbell
Techniques
The Weight You Carry Isn't on the Barbell

We spend too much time chasing quick dopamine hits. Real strength—the kind that changes your life—is built in the uncomfortable, boring, sustained effort.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Movers
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Algorithm of Opinion: Why You Should Trust Your Local Nodes Over the Critics
Culture
The Algorithm of Opinion: Why You Should Trust Your Local Nodes Over the Critics

The concept of the 'official review'—whether for a film or a piece of tech—is often curated by gatekeepers. Don't trust the centralized consensus; trust your local, self-hosted truth.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Geeks
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
When the Protocols Fail: Why True Security is Always Off-Grid
Stories
When the Protocols Fail: Why True Security is Always Off-Grid

A deep dive into the vulnerabilities of modern, high-security systems, reminding us that true preparedness must always rely on self-reliance and community.

Starting Strength
Starting Strength
Rogue Preppers
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
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