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Training Heavy, Olympic Lifts, and Strength with Carl Raghavan | Starting Strength Radio #339

Mark Rippetoe | December 19, 2025

Rip continues his conversation with long-time Starting Strength Coach Carl Raghavan. They discuss training heavy, the Olympic lifts, and the value of getting strong.

  • 01:46 Carl Raghavan 
  • 03:41 Carl’s history
  • 11:22 We are here to get strong
  • 20:43 The Olympic lifts
  • 29:28 Our program and heavy lifting
  • 32:57 General health vs. absolute strength
  • 42:10 Our audience
  • 55:17 Don’t change the program

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