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 [...]
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 [...]
Gaining Weight with Heart Disease with Robert Santana
Registered Dietitian and Starting Strength Coach Robert Santana discusses the prioritization of weight gain for underweight males.
Eating to Get Big and Strong
Robert Santana, dietitian, Starting Strength Coach, and gym owner, on what you need to do to put on muscle.
Protein and Barbell Training
by Robert Santana, MS, RD, SSC, CSCS Most, if not all, strength trainees have been told at some point in their lifting careers that they need [...]