Mark Rippetoe

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Mark Rippetoe
Mark Rippetoe
Rippetoe in 2019
Born (1956-02-12) February 12, 1956 (age 68)
Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
EducationMidwestern State University
Organizations
  • Starting Strength
  • Wichita Falls Athletic Club
Notable work
  • Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training
  • Practical Programming for Strength Training
Websitestartingstrength.com

Mark Rippetoe (born February 12, 1956)[1] is an American strength training coach, author, former powerlifter, and gym owner.[2][3][4] He is best known for his barbell training program, the subject of his book Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training.[5] Rippetoe is known for his brash teaching style and humor, prompting several online compilations of his attributed quotations.[6][7]

  1. ^ Vanderbilt University Staff Resources, Birthday Quote for Feb. 12 Archived February 15, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Duane, Daniele (May 24, 2014). "Fitness Crazed". The New York Times. New York, NY. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  3. ^ Wichita Falls Athletic Club, Staff. The Wichita Falls Athletic Club is a gym owned and operated by Mark Rippetoe.
  4. ^ Craig Rasmussen, Texas BBQ: Talking Shop with Mark Rippetoe Archived January 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, EliteFTS.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference SS was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ Testosterone Nation, Mark Rippetoe Quotes.
  7. ^ Rip QoTD Coach Rip Quotes.