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Q&A Episode - Cali, Pressing, and Powerlifter Goals | Starting Strength Radio #344

Mark Rippetoe | February 27, 2026

Rip answers questions live from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

  • 03:55 Comments from the Haters!
  • 14:59 Historical book --> movies
  • 30:19 SS Gyms in Cali
  • 39:01 Working on press
  • 54:19 Losing weight after college
  • 59:51 Bicep rupture
  • 1:13:07 Learning the Olympic lifts
  • 1:25:24 Wanting to be a powerlifter

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