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:Starting Strength Radio
Breakthrough:Published Starting Strength, which became the definitive guide for barbell training... 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 Employer:Starting Strength
- Current Show: Starting Strength Radio
- Age: 70 years old
- Date of Birth: February 12, 1956
- Place of Birth: Wichita Falls, Texas
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
- 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
- Popular As: Rip
- 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
