Weights and Plates Podcast

Robert Santana

Starting Strength Coach and Registered Dietitian Robert Santana shares his knowledge of all things diet, training, barbells, and more.

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Weights and Plates Podcast

Episodes (106)

Monday Ep. 113 - Strength, Body Composition, and the Realities of Training: A Conversation with Mark Rippetoe
Feb 25th Ep. 113 - Strength, Body Composition, and the Realities of Training: A Conversation with Mark Rippetoe
Feb 10th Ep. 112 - Anabolic Tortillas & Road-Trip Regrets

Weights and Plates Podcast

Mar 2, 2026
2¾ hours
81 MB

Host Robert Santana interviews Mark Rippetoe, author of “Starting Strength,” for an honest conversation about the fundamentals of strength training and misconceptions in fitness culture. Rippetoe reflects on the evolution of his book’s audience, shifting from coaches to everyday individuals seeking real results. They discuss the value of compound lifts like the deadlift, the pitfalls of chasing lean physiques, and why performance should trump appearance. Both share personal stories and coaching lessons, emphasizing that progress comes from consistent training, proper recovery, and focusing on tangible strength gains rather than societal standards of body composition.

Weights and Plates Podcast

Ep. 113 - Strength, Body Composition, and the Realities of Training: A Conversation with Mark Rippetoe

Robert Santana

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