Frequently Asked Questions

PRODUCTION

The Starting Strength Network is produced by The Aasgaard Company, the publishing company founded by Mark Rippetoe in 2005, the year his groundbreaking book Starting Strength was first released.

Work is created by The Aasgaard Company, with contributions from our partners, such as Starting Strength Gyms, the franchise company behind the growth of gyms specifically designed to follow the Starting Strength model with trainees.

BILLING AND ACCOUNT QUESTIONS

How do I reset my password?

On the login page, click Forgot Password, enter the email associated with your account, and click Send Instructions. The instruction email will arrive in your inbox shortly. In the instruction email, click Reset Password and you will be directed to select a new password before being redirected to the catalog page.

How do I change my password?

Once signed into your account, you can change your password by clicking My Account or Dashboard from the top navigation menu. Select Password and update your password.

How do I access the QA Forum?

Subscribers to Monthly or Annual Plans have access to our discussion forum. You must set up an account using the invitation code emailed to you from network@startingstrength.com within 24hr after you sign up. Please note that this account is separate from your uscreen account. If you do not see the invitation email, first check your spam and trash folders for diverted mail. Contact us at network@startingstrength.com if you need the code to be resent because it has been intercepted or has expired. It may be necessary for you to whitelist network@startingstrength.com and *@startingstrength.com in order to override your email server's settings.

Who can use the QA Forum?

Access to the QA forum is for active subscribers only. If you terminate your subscription, access to the QA Forum is removed. If you reinstate your subscription it should be reinstated within 24hrs of your account change. Please contact us at network@startingstrength.com if you continue to be blocked after this point.

How do I update my billing information?

Once signed into your account, you can update your billing information by clicking My Account or Dashboard from the top navigation menu. Select Billing and update your billing information.

How do I change plans or cancel my recurring subscription?

Once signed into your account, you can cancel your recurring subscription by clicking My Account or Dashboard from the top navigation menu. Select Billing and locate your subscription plan at the bottom of the page.  Click Change Plan and select new plan or Cancel Membership. Your membership will be cancelled and your access will be removed at the end of your current payment period for both the videos and the QA forum. Please note that there aren't refunds for partially unused membership periods.

My credit card is being declined.  Why is that?

Many credit/debit cards have online purchase restrictions. If your card is being declined, please contact your credit card company to let them know the purchase you would like to make is valid. Also, certain credit/debit cards do not allow for recurring subscription billing, and therefore, may be denied.

PLAYBACK QUESTIONS

My video does not playback smoothly. How can I fix this?

Video playback depends on several factors. To improve your playback experience, make sure you have a fast, stable internet connection. We recommend using the most recent version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. You may experience playback issues with outdated devices and browsers. 

If you are having problems watching the videos, please contact Uscreen with details of what you are encountering and your playback environment as shown in their Help Center: Play Back Issues.

Can I watch videos using Chromecast and AirPlay?

Yes!  Both Chromecast and Airplay are compatible with our site.  

To use Chromecast: Locate the Chromecast icon in the bottom right corner of the video you want to cast.  Click the icon and select the correct Chromecast from the pop-up in your browser.

To use AirPlay: Open the video on your apple device and click the AirPlay icon in the bottom left corner.

Can I watch videos on my TV without using an app?

Yes. By connecting your laptop directly to your TV with an HDMI cable, you will be able to watch videos from our site on your TV.

Can I watch videos on my phone or tablet without using an app?

Yes. Our website adapts to phone and tablet browsers so you can watch our content anywhere!

Which browsers are supported?

While we recommend using the latest version of Brave, we also support Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari browsers released within the last five years.  You may experience playback issues when using an out of date browser or any version of Internet Explorer.