Rip has a conversation with Jim Steel, a renowned strength coach and frequent contributor to the Starting Strength website. Rip and Jim discuss the evolution of training, the importance of the barbell as a training tool, and the latest activities Jim is involved in.

00:31 Jim Steel talks other writers

04:38 Jim’s training history

10:12 Feeding on the fear and RPE

25:28 Misconceptions about getting bigger

36:24 The best lifters were huge

42:26 Motivated people will train hard

48:32 Fancy equipment isn’t needed

58:20 Latest updates on Jim