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Combat Effectiveness with Drew Estell | Starting Strength Radio #323

Mark Rippetoe | June 27, 2025

Rip is joined in the studio by Drew Estell of Baer Solutions for a discussion of combat effectiveness, firearm training, and related topics.

  • 01:33 Drew Estell
  • 02:09 Strength and combat
  • 09:43 Running and the institution
  • 21:24 Levels of physical fitness
  • 25:47 Recovery, evolution of training and the job
  • 34:05 The mental game
  • 36:21 Prep for selection
  • 40:06 Training people outside of the military
  • 48:04 Confidence and the mission
  • 53:29 Baer Solutions LLC
  • 59:21 Training vs. realities  

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