Mark Rippetoe is a national-level, American strength training coach and author. He has published both peer-reviewed articles as well as books for the lay population. Unlike strength and conditioning academics, he has no advanced degree in exercise science, but he has several decades of experience as a strength coach, is a former powerlifter, and a current gym owner
He was a part of the charter group of individuals to receive the CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification when it was first offered by the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) in 1985. He formally relinquished the credential in 2009.
He was formerly associated with the CrossFit community as a subject matter expert in barbell training. He authored many training articles for the CrossFit Journal and created the Basic Barbell Certification course, which he conducted from 2006 to 2009. He expanded this course into a three-day Starting Strength Seminar produced through the Aasgaard Company in 2010.
He is also known for his particularly brash teaching style and humor, prompting several online compilations of his attributed quotations.Continue Reading »
