Carbohydrates and Barbell Training
By Robert Santana MS, RD, SSC Carbohydrates are perhaps the most misunderstood macronutrient. If I had to be a macronutrient, I’d probably be a carbohydrate. [...]
Fat and How it Fits into Optimal Training and Health
Starting Strength Coach and Registered Dietitian Robert Santana discusses fat to round out the series on macronutrient basics. Recorded at the Nutrition and Rehab Camp [...]
The Skinny Fat Lifter Part 2
When I was 20 years old a friend of mine was concerned about “being fat” because his abs were not visible at a bodyweight of [...]
The Skinny Fat Lifter
One of the most common concerns shared by clients is aesthetics. “Coach, I want to get strong, but I want to lose my belly.” The [...]
Stop Worrying About Muscle Protein Synthesis and Train
Starting Strength Coach and Registered Dietitian Robert Santana explains muscle protein synthesis and why consistent training rather than the type of protein you consume is [...]
Artificially Weak Deadlifts, Part 1: Perception vs Reality
The importance of the deadlift cannot be overstated. The deadlift is the most functional barbell exercise we perform because no activity is more common than [...]
Body Composition for Barbell Training
by Robert Santana, MS, RD, SSC, CSCS The quest for strength acquisition involves careful consideration of human anthropometry and body composition. Anthropometry refers to the [...]
Competition vs Health
For every position we have an opposing position. In any sporting event there are athletes that compete and there are also individuals that play the […]
The Role of Strength In Bodybuilding
It’s June 1st, you’re an 18 year old male, and just graduated high school. You are no longer participating in competitive endurance sports and have […]