Joe Leppo Initially exposed to barbell training through another fitness program, Joe switched to the Starting Strength methodology and pursued the Starting Strength Coach certification. Since becoming an SSC in 2011, Joe has taught dozens of active duty military service members and their dependents/spouses how to perform the principal barbell lifts, with most clients requesting instruction/help with the squat, deadlift, and press. Joe is a commissioned Officer in the U.S. NAVY, currently serving on the US FOURTH FLEET / US NAVAL FORCES SOUTH Staff with HQ located in Mayport, Florida. Podcasts Episode 16 - Suboptimal Training Conditions Go to Joe Leppo, SSC's author page