About Stronger is Better by Starting Strength Gyms
The Stronger is Better Podcast focuses on principles and process. Host Nick Delgadillo is the CEO of Starting Strength Gyms, longtime Starting Strength Coach, BJJ school owner and Self Defense Coach, specializing in unarmed and armed combatives. In this podcast, Nick will discuss how the lessons learned through hard physical effort apply to coaching, learning, business, and relationships.
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What to do after the Starting Strength Program | Stronger is Better Podcast #15
Host Nick Delgadillo interviews Ray Gillenwater about transitioning from the Starting Strength Program to intermediate training, covering how to recognize the need for change and manage stress for continued progress.
13 Oct 2025
A Parent’s Strength: Support for Disabled Children | Stronger is Better Podcast #14
Nick Delgadillo interviews James Collinge, a father and client, who reveals how strength training provides him with the physical and mental resilience to parent his disabled child.
29 Sept 2025
Fighting the Lust for Comfort | Stronger is Better Podcast #13
Send us a text In this episode of the Stronger is Better Podcast, Nick Delgadillo shares a talk he delivered at the Starting Strength Cincinnati Member event in August 2025. This talk dives deep into the consequences of modern comfort, the transformative value of hard physical effort, and the role of barbell training in reclaiming your physical existence. Nick outlines how stress, recovery, and adaptation aren’t just for strength gains — they’re foundational to becoming a better human. He als...
15 Sept 2025
Stop Screwing up your Novice Linear Progression | Stronger is Better Podcast #12
Nick Delgadillo and Ray Gillenwater discuss the Starting Strength Novice Linear Progression, explaining how to properly execute it from the first day in the gym to transitioning to intermediate programming.
1 Sept 2025
A Stronger Chassis for Everest with David “Ghost” Phillips | Stronger Is Better Podcast #11
Host Nick discusses with retired Navy veteran and mountaineer David “Ghost” Phillips how strength training fueled his Everest summit and pursuit of the Explorers Grand Slam.
18 Aug 2025
What if You Want to Learn Self Defense? with John Valentine | Stronger Is Better Podcast #10
Nick Delgadillo interviews BJJ black belt John Valentine about the fundamentals of real-world self-defense and effective martial arts training.
4 Aug 2025
Better People through Learning to Fight | Stronger is Better Podcast #9
Nick Delgadillo discusses his philosophy of self-improvement via physical exertion and martial arts with Hari Fafutis, highlighting the importance of strength and controlled violence in personal development in this interview.
21 Jul 2025
Golf Performance and Barbell Training with McKenna Murphy | Stronger is Better Podcast #8
Nick Delgadillo interviews McKenna Murphy and Pete Troupos about how barbell training, especially squats and deadlifts, enhanced Murphy's golf performance, leading to significant improvements in club head speed and consistency.
7 Jul 2025
Strength Training, Pregnancy, & Pelvic Health with Dr. Becky Maidansky | Stronger Is Better Podcast #7
Nick Delgadillo interviews Dr. Becky Maidansky about strength training during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and pelvic floor health, highlighting strength's crucial role in women's wellness.
23 Jun 2025
Freedom and Purpose through Entrepreneurship with Ray Gillenwater | Stronger Is Better Podcast #6
Ray Gillenwater discusses his journey from tech and corporate leadership to founding Starting Strength Gyms, emphasizing strength training's role in developing individuals and businesses in this interview with Nick Delgadillo.
11 Jun 2025
Grit and Resilience with Mike Kelly and Alex Ptacek | Stronger Is Better Podcast #5
Mike Kelly recounts his catastrophic quad injury and unwavering recovery, while Alex Ptacek details the coaching and mindset needed to overcome setbacks and achieve personal records, in an interview with Nick Delgadillo.
28 May 2025
Goals and Balance - A Woman’s Perspective with Erin Spiva | Stronger Is Better Podcast #4
Nick Delgadillo interviews Erin Spiva about her six years of barbell training, discussing lessons learned and how strength training carries over into real life.
14 May 2025
Programming the Overhead Press - Novice to Advanced | Stronger is Better Podcast #3
Send us a text In Episode 3 of the Stronger Is Better Podcast, Nick Delgadillo dives deep into press programming—how to build a strong, pain-free, and consistent overhead press. Drawing on years of coaching and real-world experience, Nick explains why the press is uniquely difficult to progress, how to apply the right amount of stress, how to avoid common mistakes, and when to evolve your programming beyond novice LP. Whether you’re stuck at a plateau or just want to get jacked shoulders and ...
30 Apr 2025
How Strong Should You Be? | Stronger is Better Podcast #2
Send us a text In Episode 2 of the Stronger Is Better podcast, Nick Delgadillo breaks down strength standards into three categories: competitive goals, evaluative benchmarks, and personal targets. He explains why most people have skewed expectations about what’s possible—and how to set realistic goals without having to become a powerlifter. Nick introduces the widely respected 2/3/4/5 baseline strength goals (200 lb press / 300 lb bench / 400 lb squat / 500 lb deadlift for men) and a proporti...
16 Apr 2025
Simplifying Advanced Programming | Stronger is Better Podcast #1
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Stronger is Better Podcast, brought to you by Starting Strength Gyms and hosted by Nick Delgadillo. In this kickoff episode, Nick lays out a comprehensive roadmap for barbell programming — from the simple and powerful Novice Linear Progression all the way to advanced programming strategies used by experienced lifters and coaches. You’ll learn the first principles behind effective programming, how to progress as a lifter, and how to systematically plan your training...
14 Apr 2025
Introducing the Stronger is Better Podcast by Starting Strength Gyms
Host and Starting Strength Coach Nick Delgadillo welcomes you to the Stronger is Better Podcast, a show where we'll take a look at how doing hard things has positive carryover to health, fitness, business, and relationships.
Who has been a guest on Stronger is Better by Starting Strength Gyms
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Ray Gillenwater
James Collinge
David “Ghost” Phillips
John Valentine
Hari Fafutis
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YouTube views
425,783
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4.9 / 5
18 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
51
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