Thanksgiving: Time to Gain or Restrain?
FitnessIt’s that time of the year again, the uniquely American feast that is Thanksgiving. It’s a time of feasting and […]
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The Illusion of Safety
Fitness, Strength TrainingMany people who start barbell training say something to the effect of “I just don’t want to get hurt” when
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Carbohydrates and Barbell Training
Fitness, Health, Nutrition, Strength TrainingCarbohydrates are perhaps the most misunderstood macronutrient. If I had to be a macronutrient, I’d probably be a carbohydrate. Since
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Fat and How it Fits into Optimal Training and Health
Fitness, Health, Media, Nutrition, Starting Strength, Strength Training, Uncategorizedhttps://youtu.be/WBV2QZAcHvgStarting Strength Coach and Registered Dietitian Robert Santana discusses fat to round out the series on macronutrient basics. Recorded at
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The Skinny Fat Lifter Part 2
Fitness, Health, Nutrition, Strength TrainingWhen I was 20 years old a friend of mine was concerned about “being fat” because his abs were not
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The Skinny Fat Lifter
Fitness, Health, Nutrition, Strength TrainingOne of the most common concerns shared by clients is aesthetics. “Coach, I want to get strong, but I want
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Stop Worrying About Muscle Protein Synthesis and Train
Fitness, Health, Media, Nutrition, Starting Strength, Strength Traininghttps://youtu.be/bwVWk9M45aUStarting Strength Coach and Registered Dietitian Robert Santana explains muscle protein synthesis and why consistent training rather than the type
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Artificially Weak Deadlifts, Part 1: Perception vs Reality
Fitness, Health, Strength TrainingThe importance of the deadlift cannot be overstated. The deadlift is the most functional barbell exercise we perform because no
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Body Composition for Barbell Training
Fitness, Health, Nutrition, Strength TrainingThe quest for strength acquisition involves careful consideration of human anthropometry and body composition. Anthropometry refers to the measurements and
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