Six Short Stories About Training at WFAC by Phil Ringman | April 04, 2023 When I first started training at WFAC, I didn't fully appreciate that it is one of the most well-known gyms in the country. Pretty much all I knew at the time was that Mark Rippetoe, the owner, was a prominent guy in the strength training field, and had written some best-selling books. Continue reading
Bodybuilding at age 51 with Starting Strength by Starting Strength Stories | December 29, 2022 Cindy Cavagnol is a 51-year-old mother of two who has competed in bodybuilding for decades. She recently started incorporating the Starting Strength Method into her training routine with great success in and out of competition. See how adding Starting Strength to her life helps Cindy continue to achieve her goals. Continue reading
Matt Gets Strong by Jim Steel | September 27, 2022 I have always loved the magic surrounding getting strong, especially with a relatively new lifter. Seeing them successfully lift a weight that just a few weeks before seemed impossible to them is life-changing. Once the lifter is “hooked” on this feeling, it becomes a lifelong obsession to keep challenging themselves to add more weight to the bar. Continue reading
TRT Tips for Younger Men by Tyler Perkins | May 10, 2022 Behind every man on testosterone replacement, there is a story of wasted money, wasted time, medical quackery, and possibly some unnecessary fondling. So, I would like to share a few of my own experiences that I am sure are common enough among those searching for help[.] Continue reading
Detailing the Use of the Starting Strength Method Within a Physical Fitness Curriculum by Gregory Hess | April 26, 2022 The methods, as detailed in Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training 3rd ed., are best implemented with a small coach to lifter ratio for the most efficient and effective outcomes. With this understood and acknowledged, circumstances exist where knowledgeable coaches must operate in less-than-ideal instructional and training frameworks. The following is an approach to the organization and arrangement of the Starting Strength Method utilized with a large collegiate class. Continue reading
