Progressing from Lat Pulldown to Chin Ups
Starting Strength Coach Robert Santana describes his method for getting lifters to their first chin up using a lat pulldown machine.
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 [...]
Rip Gives Santana Some Life and Business Advice
Rip and Grant Broggi help a brother in need by offering critical life advice on Robert Santana's hair and its effect on his business.
Carbs, Why They’re Not Evil and Why They’re Important for Training
Starting Strength Coach and Registered Dietician Robert Santana gives a comprehensive presentation on carbohydrates during the Nutrition and Rehab Camp held at the Wichita Falls [...]
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 [...]
Protein, Muscle Protein Synthesis, and Strength Training
Starting Strength Coach and Registered Dietitian Robert Santana gives a comprehensive presentation on protein during the Nutrition and Rehab Camp held at WFAC in October [...]
Artificially Weak Deadlifts, Part 2: The Arms
By Robert Santana MS, RD, SSC & Mark Rippetoe In my previous article, I noted that perceived difficulty is the most common reason for an [...]
Greysteel Journal Club Oct ’19 w. Robert Santana MS, RD, SSC
In this episode, Robert and Dr Johnathan Sullivan address the relative impact of lifestyle and metformin on progression to Type 2 Diabetes, a comparison of [...]