55 Quotes by Mark Rippetoe

The deadlift also serves as a way to train the mind to do things that are hard.

There is no easy way to do a deadlift—not involving actually picking up the bar—which explains their lack of popularity in gyms around the world.

Strong people are harder to kill than weak people and more useful in general.

There is no easy way to do a deadlift – not involving actually picking up the bar – which explains their lack of popularity in gyms around the world.

An adult male weighs at least 200 pounds.

If your gym makes a lot of money selling gloves, you have another reason to look for a different gym. And if you insist on using them, make sure they match your purse.

I welcome you to the community of people who have decided that EASY will no longer suffice!

If it’s too heavy to squat below parallel, it’s too heavy to have on your back.

Stronger people are harder to kill.