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.

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Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes

Stronger is Better by Starting Strength Gyms

Latest Episodes

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

What happens when you’ve finished your Novice Linear Progression? In this episode, Stronger is Better host Nick Delgadillo joins Ray Gillenwater to discuss what to do next — how to transition intelligently from the Starti...

October 28, 2025 • Episode 15 • 1:09:06

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

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 disabl...

October 13, 2025 • Episode 14 • 1:10:48

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

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.This talk dives deep into the consequences of modern comfort, the tran...

September 29, 2025 • Episode 13 • 49:54

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

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 nee...

September 15, 2025 • Episode 12 • 1:09:11

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

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 summiti...

September 01, 2025 • Episode 11 • 1:20:19

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Good episode ( episode #2). I liked the way you broke down the various goals. Specifically how you categorized the 200/300/400/500 numbers as goals that don't require a specialization but will still take years to reach with consistent training. I didn't grow up around weightlifting, and it's sometimes discouraging reading the forums where people are deadlifting 500# and wondering if that's a realistic goal for me especially as I feel like I might be getting near the end of the NLP. Looking forward to the next episode

Miami, Florida