Mark Rippetoe

Mark Rippetoe is a renowned strength training coach and author from Wichita Falls, Texas.

With a background in geology and anthropology, he transitioned to strength coaching after meeting his mentor, Bill Starr, in 1979.

Rippetoe competed in powerlifting from 1979 to 1988 and purchased Anderson's Gym in 1984, which later became the Wichita Falls Athletic Club.

Over three decades, he developed and refined the Starting Strength program, collaborating with other experts in weightlifting.

Rippetoe has published several books and peer-reviewed articles, establishing himself as a respected figure in the strength training community despite lacking formal education in exercise science.