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Get Real-Time Feedback On Your Lifts From Our World-Class Coaches

The Starting Strength Coach Credential is the Most Advanced in the Industry

Chip Lem

owner and head coach

Chip is both the Owner and Head Coach of Starting Strength Philadelphia. His strength journey began several years ago while recovering from a serious car accident that left him handicapped for several months. After experiencing the benefits of strength firsthand, he is committed to improving the lives of his community members through the Starting Strength Method.

Chip has coached lifters of all ages, ranging from novices to seasoned athletes. Recently, he has been honing his skills at Starting Strength Cincinnati and is currently pursuing his Starting Strength Coach certification.

GET PERSONALIZED Coaching

No More Wondering What To Do At The Gym

Your Coach Will Guide You

Learn what exercises to do and how many reps/sets you need

Know how long you have to rest between sets

Train with our world-class Coaches and get stronger faster, safer and more efficiently

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

No Gimmicks, No Fads, No Sales Desk

All You Need to Get Stronger and Nothing More

A Platform Reserved for You

No more waiting for equipment. Your personal training appointment includes a platform reservation with all of the equipment you need to perform the exercises that are prescribed for you.

Digital Logbook App

Unequivocal, numerical progress - tracked in your own digital logbook. Available exclusively to Starting Strength Gyms Members.

No Sales Desk

The gym is for training, not sales. We dislike the pushy-gym-sales-guy as much as you do.

SS EQUIPMENT LINE

Equipment Designed by the Creator of Starting Strength, Mark Rippetoe

Train With Our Custom Designed Equipment

Barbells

There is no better tool for the job of getting stronger. Infinitely scalable. The elderly and de-trained may start with a broomstick. Some of our strongest trainees lift over 600lbs.

SS Power Rack

Each platform has a 600lb, bare steel, c-channel power rack. This is an indestructible piece of equipment. Multi-purpose, for anything and everything you need related to strength training.

SS Bench

Our red oak butcher-block bench is plain and perfectly designed, made 10” wide (versus 12”) to keep you honest on your bench setup.

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Train with a Coach and Get Stronger

Get Real-Time Feedback On Your Lifts From Our World-Class Coaches

No More Wondering What To Do At The Gym

No Gimmicks, No Fads, No Sales Desk

Equipment Designed by the Creator of Starting Strength, Mark Rippetoe

Make Rapid, Measurable Progress, Guaranteed

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