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Starting Strength Gyms and the Starting Strength Method

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Before and after photo of Starting Strength Gyms Co-Founder, Ray Gillenwater

Kathleen, 62

After One Year at Starting Strength Denver

Squat: body weight (box assisted) to 103lbs
Bench: 15 to 90lbs
Press: 15 to 73lbs
Deadlift: 30 (rack pull) to 185lbs
Zero falls since she began strength training

"I can't tell you how much better I feel in general from coming in and doing all this weight lifting"

Charles, 44

After Six Months At Starting Strength Dallas

Lean body-mass: +16.5lbs (-6.1lbs of body-fat)
Squat: 135 to 335lbs
Bench: 225 to 335lbs
Press: 95 to 170lbs
Deadlift: 175 to 335lbs

"As I entered my 40s and things started to hurt and bark at me, I became more interested in form and doing the lifts right."

Phoebe, 32

After Six Weeks at Starting Strength Houston

Squat: 135 to 185lbs
Deadlift: 135 to 290lbs
1200 calories to 2000 calories per day
Zero weight gain

"I have better results now than I did doing any other program."

Max, 27

After Four Months at Starting Strength Dallas

Body Weight: 160 to 219lbs (+60lbs)
Squat: 155 to 350lbs
Bench: 135 to 230lbs
Press: 55 to 152.5lbs
Deadlift: 155 to 385lbs

"I couldn't have made as much progress without all of the help of every coach here."

ABOUT THE STARTING STRENGTH METHOD

Find out more about how to get strong

What Is Starting Strength?

A Whole-Body Strength Training Program

The most effective and efficient strength program in existence, the Starting Strength Method produces the fastest results for those that want to get stronger.

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How Does It Work?

You Lift and You Add Weight Each Session

Come in to the gym and perform three barbell exercises, three times a week, adding a little bit of weight each time. After a few months, you'll become stronger than you've ever been.

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Who Is It For?

Anyone and Everyone

Starting Strength is for anyone and everyone. From those who have never exercised before to regular gym-goers looking to break through plateaus. It is the most effective use of time in the gym.

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What Makes It Different?

Measurable Results

No treadmills, no bosu balls, no yoga mats. No unqualified "trainers" and no waiting in line for equipment. Starting Strength Gyms offer dedicated coaching to ensure everyone makes rapid, sustainable progress.

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