Mark Rippetoe

Mark Rippetoe is an American strength training coach, author, former powerlifter, and gym owner best known for his barbell training program outlined in the book Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training. With over 40 years of experience in the fitness industry since 1978, he competed as a powerlifter for a decade until 1988 and founded the Starting Strength methodology while owning the Wichita Falls Athletic Club in Texas. Rippetoe is renowned for his brash teaching style, instructional videos, and numerous publications on strength training.