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. Connect With Starting Strength Gyms https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com/ https://www.instagram.com/startingstrengthgyms https://www.facebook.com/startingstrengthgyms https://www.linkedin.com/company/starting-strength-gyms

Stronger is Better by Starting Strength Gyms is a health podcast hosted by Nick Delgadllo, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nick Delgadllo hosts Stronger is Better by Starting Strength Gyms, a health show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  What to do after the Starting Strength Program | Stronger is Better Podcast #15

  Oct 28, 20251h 9mS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>What happens when you’ve finished your Novice Linear Progression? In this episode, Stronger is Better host <b>Nick Delgadillo</b> joins <b>Ray Gillenwater</b> to discuss what to do next — how to transition intelligently from the Starting Strength Program into effective intermediate training.</p><p>Nick breaks down how to recognize when it’s time to move beyond novice programming, how to make changes <b>reluctantly and purposefully</b>, and how to manage stress and recovery as you advance. He walks through practical examples for each lift — the squat, press, deadlift, and bench pr...

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  Episode #14

  A Parent’s Strength: Support for Disabled Children | Stronger is Better Podcast #14

  Oct 13, 20251h 11mS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>In this powerful episode of the Stronger is Better Podcast, Nick Delgadillo is joined by UK-based client and father James Collinge to discuss how strength training has transformed his life—not just in the gym, but in parenting a disabled child. </p><p>James shares how barbell training prepared him physically and mentally for the unpredictable demands of caring for his autistic son, and how strength offers freedom, control, and peace of mind in even the most chaotic moments. Whether you’re a parent, a coach, or someone seeking a deeper reason to train, this...

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  Episode #13

  Fighting the Lust for Comfort | Stronger is Better Podcast #13

  Sep 29, 202550 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>He also explores the three dimensions of capability: intelligence, connection with others, and connection with your physic...

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  Episode #12

  Stop Screwing up your Novice Linear Progression | Stronger is Better Podcast #12

  Sep 15, 20251h 9mS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>In this episode, Nick Delgadillo and Ray Gillenwater revisit one of the most important topics in barbell training: the Starting Strength Novice Linear Progression (NLP). Originally recorded in 2021, this conversation outlines everything you need to know about the NLP — from day one in the gym to transitioning into intermediate programming.</p><p>Whether you’re brand new to strength training or getting back under the bar after a layoff, this episode will help you understand how to approach programming with confidence.</p><p>Topics covered:</p>What actually makes someone a “novice” lifterWhy you should n...

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  Episode #11

  A Stronger Chassis for Everest with David “Ghost” Phillips | Stronger Is Better Podcast #11

  Sep 1, 20251h 20mS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>On this episode of the Stronger is Better Podcast, Nick talks with David “Ghost” Phillips, a retired Navy veteran, mountaineer, and member at Starting Strength San Antonio. David shares his journey from the Appalachian Trail to summiting Mount Everest, his battle with frostbite, and his ambitious “Project 327”—the pursuit of the Triple Crown of hiking and the Explorers Grand Slam.</p><p>We dive into:</p><p>•Why strength training was the key to his success on Everest</p><p>•The dangers of high-altitude mountaineering, from avalanches to frostbite</p><p>•How strength provides the foundation f...

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