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Q&A Episode - Weight, Hernia, and Rip's Obsession | Starting Strength Radio #342

Mark Rippetoe | January 30, 2026

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

  • 02:16 Comments from the Haters!
  • 12:16 Daughter and weight loss
  • 23:49 Possible hernia
  • 31:07 Press isn’t going up
  • 42:11 Gain weight
  • 55:11 Obese and getting into positions
  • 1:09:10 Rip’s obsession with high calories
  • 1:12:36 Book to movie

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