Q&A Episode - Rip's Worst Advice, Passing Out, and Nicotine | Starting Strength Radio #288 Mark Rippetoe | October 25, 2024 Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans. 03:06 Comments from the Haters!08:34 The Worst Advice Rip Received10:54 Passing Out After Heavy Lifts17:19 Losing Weight and Keeping Muscle21:02 I’m Happy With My Weight24:25 Safety Squat Bar28:09 Any New Lift, Fight, Shoot Camps?30:08 New News Source41:16 Avoid Surgery Until You Can’t46:40 Nicotine Use54:46 Your Labs Aren’t Bad1:04:32 Flexible Means Injury Proof? No.