Mark Rippetoe is an American business executive best known for playing Author for the book Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training.
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Best Known For:The television program Starting Strength Radio
Breakthrough:Published Starting Strength, which became the definitive guide for barbell training worldwide in 2005
10 Quick Facts About Mark Rippetoe
- Full Name: Mark Rippetoe
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: The book Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training
- Current Role: Owner and author
- Current Show: Starting Strength Radio
- Date of Birth: February 12, 1956
- Age: 70 years old
- Place of Birth: Wichita Falls, Texas
- Marital Status: Single
Mark Rippetoe Age
Mark Rippetoe is about 70 years old as of 2026. Mark Rippetoe was born in 1956.
Education
He attended Midwestern State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geology.
- Midwestern State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Petroleum Geology
- Period: 1983
Career & Work
Mark Rippetoe's career includes professional roles with Wichita Falls Athletic Club.
Organization: Wichita Falls Athletic Club
Role: Owner
Period: 1984–Present
Details: Wichita Falls, TX
Rise to Fame
Mark Rippetoe rose to prominence for his role for the book Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training.
Notable Works
Notable works include Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training and Practical Programming for Strength Training.
- Book: Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training (Author, 2005) — Now in 3rd Edition
- Book: Practical Programming for Strength Training (Author, 2006)
Lesser Known Facts
- He was among the first group of coaches to receive the CrossFit Games certification but later broke ties with the organization.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Mark Rippetoe
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 12, 1956
- Age: 70
- Birthday: February 12
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Wichita Falls, Texas
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/startingstrength
- youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/AasgaardCo
