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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.