Misinformation about the Starting Strength Program | SS Gyms Podcast #13

[stef]

Ray Gillenwater and Pete Troupos talk about all the misconceptions people have about Starting Strength.

0:02:20 - World's Ok-est Starting Strength Coach
0:03:30 - Common misconceptions / GOMAD
0:08:20 - Powerlifting program / shitty program
0:17:20 - Deadlifting shoes
0:20:30 - Creepy comments
0:25:15 - Arguments with bodybuilders
0:28:55 - Misrepresentations of Starting Strength
0:32:45 - Joint pain
0:40:20 - Novice means beginner
0:50:02 - Just another program
0:54:15 - Strength being disadvantageous in sports
1:06:30 - Practical Programming
1:09:10 - Starting Strength Orlando

[Chiaki Nitya]

This was a great podcast, very cathartic to listen to. Even as a complete outsider to SS, I still come across seemingly intentional mischaracterizations about even the most basic tenets of the SS model.