Q&A Episode - Gay Bar with Carl, Chase's Deal, and Equipped Powerlifting | Starting Strength Radio #249 Mark Rippetoe | January 26, 2024 Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 00:59 Comments from the Haters!09:53 Setting records without lifting weight14:55 Equipped powerlifting22:56 Training after healing from surgery28:01 Carl took me to a gay bar29:14 Training after a hip replacement31:01 Figure 8 straps35:43 How to deadlift with flat plates37:47 Why 5s?47:19 What’s the deal with Chase?49:36 Pressure problems57:52 Gaining strength after 40