Rip has a conversation with Jim Steel, a renowned strength coach and frequent contributor to the Starting Strength website. Rip and Jim discuss the evolution of training, the importance of the barbell as a training tool, and the latest activities Jim is involved in.

• 00:31 Jim Steel talks other writers
• 04:38 Jim’s training history
• 10:12 Feeding on the fear and RPE
• 25:28 Misconceptions about getting bigger
• 36:24 The best lifters were huge
• 42:26 Motivated people will train hard
• 48:32 Fancy equipment isn’t needed
• 58:20 Latest updates on Jim