Training Combat-Ready Soldiers, not Powerlifters | Starting Strength Radio #311 Mark Rippetoe | April 04, 2025 Rip discusses how the those entering basic training are the demographic that most rapidly gets strong using the Starting Strength Novice Linear Progression and how a change in approach would prepare soldiers to operate effectively in the modern military environment.02:39 Clarifying our position10:44 A culture of physical fitness17:04 Evolution of training23:05 Let’s get off track…movies28:03 Getting into the comments30:57 Athletes and training46:28 Grunt Proof