Mark Rippetoe - Mark Rippetoe is an American strength training coach and author. He has published a number of books and peer reviewed articles. He has a BSc in geology with a minor in anthropology, but no degree in exercise science. He has several decades of experience as a strength coach, is a former powerlifter, and is currently a gym owner.Rippetoe was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he now resides. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in petroleum geology from Midwestern State University, where he met his mentor Bill Starr in 1979. He competed in powerlifting from 1979 to 1988, winning the Greater Texas Classic in 1981. He bought Andersons Gym in 1984, which later became the Wichita Falls Athletic Club. He collaborated with Glenn Pendlay, internation Mark Rippetoe is an American strength training coa...
