Mark Rippetoe

Mark Rippetoe (born February 12, 1956) is an American strength training coach, author, former powerlifter, and gym owner. He is best known for his barbell training program, the subject of his book ''Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training''. Rippetoe is known for his brash teaching style and humor, prompting several online compilations of his attributed quotations. Provided by Wikipedia