Weights and Plates Podcast
Starting Strength Coach and Registered Dietitian Robert Santana shares his knowledge of all things diet, training, barbells, and more.
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#105 - ANDY BAKER | WHY YOU’RE STILL WEAK — AND HOW TO FIX IT
10/31/2025
#105 - ANDY BAKER | WHY YOU’RE STILL WEAK — AND HOW TO FIX IT
In this episode of the Weights & Plates Podcast, Robert Santana sits down with Andy Baker — owner of Baker Personal Training and co-author of Practical Programming for Strength Training. They dive into how strength coaching has evolved, what most lifters get wrong about programming, and why results matter more than methods. Andy shares lessons from nearly two decades of coaching everyone from competitive powerlifters to everyday clients, emphasizing practicality, consistency, and efficiency. The two also discuss the connection between strength and hypertrophy, the misconceptions spread by social media fitness culture, and why good diet and smart training will always beat shortcuts. It’s an honest, no-nonsense conversation about what really drives long-term progress in the gym. Subscribe for more episodes of Weights & Plates where we cut through the noise and get real about strength training, nutrition, and long-term progress. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/weightsandplates Web:
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#104 - DON'T QUIT WHEN LIFTING GETS HARD
10/17/2025
#104 - DON'T QUIT WHEN LIFTING GETS HARD
In this episode of Weights & Plates, Coach Robert Santana breaks down one of the most overlooked elements of training success: mindset and consistency. Everyone wants to get stronger, leaner, or more muscular—but few understand that true progress takes years, not weeks. Robert dives into why most lifters quit when training gets hard, why “12-week transformations” are a lie, and how the real key to progress is showing up even when you don’t want to. He covers common pitfalls like program-hopping, unrealistic expectations from social media, and trying to “out-program” a bad lifestyle. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or tempted to skip the gym, this episode is the wake-up call you need. Subscribe for more episodes of Weights & Plates where we cut through the noise and get real about strength training, nutrition, and long-term progress. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/weightsandplates Web:
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#103 - RESEARCH FOR MEATHEADS
09/19/2025
#103 - RESEARCH FOR MEATHEADS
In this solo episode, coach Robert Santana takes a hard look at exercise science research—what it really tells us, and where it falls short. He dives into the history of lifting, the rise of “evidence-based” fitness, and why so many studies don’t translate to real-world results. From sample size problems and lifestyle confounders to the obsession with volume over load, Robert explains why lifters can’t blindly follow the latest paper or guru. Instead, he breaks down the principles that actually build muscle and strength: progressive overload, smart programming, and the smell test of what works in the gym. If you’re tired of fitness “science” complicating simple truths, this episode will cut through the noise. Subscribe for more episodes of Weights & Plates where we cut through the noise and get real about strength training, nutrition, and long-term progress. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: Web:
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#102 - THE REAL REASON YOU’RE NOT STRONGER
09/05/2025
#102 - THE REAL REASON YOU’RE NOT STRONGER
Consistency, recovery, and lifestyle — that’s what really makes or breaks your strength gains. In this episode, Robert Santana breaks down why most lifters stall out after the “newbie gains” phase, the truth about diminishing returns, and the five rules every lifter needs to keep progressing. From balancing training with work, kids, and travel, to why sleep, food, and environment matter more than complicated programming, Robert shares hard-hitting lessons learned from decades of coaching. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why am I not making progress?” — this episode is your answer. Subscribe for more episodes of Weights & Plates where we cut through the noise and get real about strength training, nutrition, and long-term progress. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: Web:
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#101 - LIFTING FAQ: COMMON F*CK UPS & HOW TO FIX THEM
08/15/2025
#101 - LIFTING FAQ: COMMON F*CK UPS & HOW TO FIX THEM
In this episode of the Weights & Plates Podcast, Robert Santana takes a Q&A-style approach to tackle some of the most common training and nutrition challenges. He explains why hydration is more than just drinking water, breaking down the role of electrolytes, sugar, and sodium in performance—especially in extreme heat or for early morning lifters. Robert also covers why training fasted can hurt your lifts, how to fuel properly before a workout, and why post-meal blood sugar spikes are normal for healthy people despite what continuous glucose monitors might suggest. He also dives into the truth about carbs, keto, and fueling for high-intensity strength work, clears up myths about protein intake and kidney health, and emphasizes the importance of proper technique to prevent injury. Whether you’re a competitive lifter or just looking to get stronger and perform better in the gym, this episode is packed with straightforward, actionable advice you can put into practice immediately. If you're ready to build muscle, build status, and build options — this episode is for you. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: Web: https://weightsandplates.com
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#100 - The Truth About Starting in the Fitness Industry
07/25/2025
#100 - The Truth About Starting in the Fitness Industry
Welcome to the Weights & Plates Podcast, hosted by strength coach and nutrition expert Robert Santana. In this kickoff episode, Robert is joined by Jay Ware, a long-time friend and fellow coach who might just be sticking around as the podcast’s new co-host. 🎙️ In this episode, Robert and Jay dive into: • How they met through strength coaching and coaching internships • Jay’s background growing up in a small town and his journey into fitness • The evolution of strength training and why coaching goes beyond just sets and reps • Real talk about the fitness industry – what’s working, what’s broken • Their shared vision for the podcast and what you can expect moving forward This episode sets the stage for a podcast that blends science, experience, and honest conversations – whether you're a lifter, coach, or just trying to figure out what works in a noisy fitness world. 👊 Subscribe to hear weekly episodes about training, nutrition, mindset, and more — no BS, just results. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: Web:
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#99 – YOU'VE BEEN LIED TO ABOUT WOMEN AND YOUR ABS
07/11/2025
#99 – YOU'VE BEEN LIED TO ABOUT WOMEN AND YOUR ABS
In this episode, Michael Sartain — former Air Force captain, social dynamics expert, and founder of Men of Action — breaks down the science of attraction, how fitness fuels confidence, and why most men are failing in today’s dating market. We dive into why being the “nice guy” doesn’t work, how evolutionary psychology explains what women are actually attracted to, and the role of social proof in modern dating. Michael explains how building muscle and boosting testosterone are foundational to male confidence and success — but that’s only part of the equation. He also unpacks the biggest myths around masculinity, why emotional trauma affects men and women differently, and how to rebuild your life with discipline, purpose, and leadership. From his early days managing strip clubs to serving in military intelligence, Michael shares the real-world lessons that shaped his Men of Action protocol and helped him coach thousands of men into becoming high-value individuals. If you're ready to build muscle, build status, and build options — this episode is for you. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: Web:
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#98 - The Shocking Truth About Gaining Muscle (No One Tells You This)
06/27/2025
#98 - The Shocking Truth About Gaining Muscle (No One Tells You This)
In this episode of the Weights & Plates Podcast, Robert Santana is joined by strength coach Gretchen Geist to break down the biggest misconceptions in the gym. They dive into why most people confuse exercise with actual training, the problem with group classes and light weights, and how real strength training impacts bone density, muscle growth, and long-term health. They also discuss why genetics matter more than people want to admit, what most personal trainers get completely wrong, and why compound barbell lifts should be a non-negotiable for anyone serious about improving their body and their health. If you're tired of spinning your wheels in the gym, or you're a coach trying to educate your clients, this one’s for you. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: Web:
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#97 - Barbells Work. Your Instagram Workout Doesn’t
06/13/2025
#97 - Barbells Work. Your Instagram Workout Doesn’t
In this episode of the Weights and Plates Podcast, Robert Santana gets real about what lifting weights actually does for your body—and what it doesn’t. He breaks down the difference between training for strength and chasing aesthetics, why most people misunderstand barbell training, and how steroids and genetics skew expectations. Whether you’re a beginner confused by conflicting advice or a coach trying to get clients under the bar, this episode is a deep, no-BS look at what matters, what doesn’t, and how to train for the long haul. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: Web:
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#96 - The Secret To Looking Like You Lift
04/28/2025
#96 - The Secret To Looking Like You Lift
Starting Strength Coach Robert Santana talks about how everyone looks different when they train, why that is, why squatting, deadlifting, bench press will help you gain long-term strength, and how to evaluate coaches and trainers. https://weightsandplates.com/online-coaching/ Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: Web: https://weightsandplates.com
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#95 - Getting Stronger Makes Everything Better
03/28/2025
#95 - Getting Stronger Makes Everything Better
Starting Strength Coach Robert Santana talks about how getting stronger helps you achieve every fitness goal, bodybuilding vs powerlifting vs starting strength, novices, and more. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/weightsandplates Web:
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#94 - How To ACTUALLY Build Muscle | Hari Fafutis, SSC
03/15/2025
#94 - How To ACTUALLY Build Muscle | Hari Fafutis, SSC
Hari Fafutis, SSC joins the show to talk about doing the Starting Strength Linear Progression, gaining weight, building big arms, and more. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/weightsandplates Web: Hari's Instagram: @harifafutis
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#93 - Training Like An Athlete v.s. Recreational Lifters
02/28/2025
#93 - Training Like An Athlete v.s. Recreational Lifters
Jesse Vezina joins the show to talk weightlifting, training like an athlete, the trade-offs of pushing your limits, coaching, and more. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/weightsandplates Web:
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#92 - The Globo Gym To Starting Strength
02/14/2025
#92 - The Globo Gym To Starting Strength
Coach and RDN Juliette Gonzalez joins Robert Santana to discuss her fitness journey from Globo Gyms to Starting Strength, becoming a dietician, working as a coach, beauty standards, and more. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/weightsandplates Web:
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#91 - Truth About Upper Body Training
01/31/2025
#91 - Truth About Upper Body Training
In this episode, Robert Santana talks about programming for your upper body and how it differs from lower body training. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/weightsandplates Web:
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#90 - From Crossfit To Starting Strength Coach | Gretchen Geist SSC
01/17/2025
#90 - From Crossfit To Starting Strength Coach | Gretchen Geist SSC
In this episode, Robert Santana sits down with Gretchen Geist to talk about her fitness journey, how she went from doing Crossfit to Starting Strength, becoming a coach, and exaggerated expectations in the fitness industry. Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/weightsandplates Web: Follow Gretchen on Instagram: @sofechsogretch
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#89 - New Year, New Goals: Removing Your Limitations
01/01/2025
#89 - New Year, New Goals: Removing Your Limitations
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#88 - It's Time to Rethink Body Fat
12/18/2024
#88 - It's Time to Rethink Body Fat
Many people (most?) get into fitness because they want to look better. At least, that's a primary reason. It's a worthwhile goal -- looking better is a gateway drug to performing better after all, becuase your performance (i.e. your strength and conditioning) drives your body composition. There is a big breakdown in what many people perceive as the ideal or even just good body composition, however, and what is realistically achievable for the average person without PEDs. Social media and pop culture has warped people's idea of what a good physique looks like, and what healthy body fat percentages look like on strong, muscular men and women. In today's episode, Dr. Santana and Coach Trent attempt to rebalance the scales of body composition, and point out that strong, functional men and women don't have to be (and shouldn't be) lean and ripped to be healthy. Online Diet Coaching and Strength Training with Dr. Robert Santana Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: Rumble: Web: Coach Trent Trent Jones: Email:
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#87 - Thanksgiving: Time to Gain or Restrain?
11/26/2024
#87 - Thanksgiving: Time to Gain or Restrain?
It's that time of the year again, the uniquely American feast that is Thanksgiving. It's a time of feasting and festivities, but for a lot of people the feasting doesn't end when the holiday is over... it extends over the next five weeks until the end of the year. As Dr. Santana points out, there is some research that shows people tend to gain a few pounds over the holidays, then go back to eating at maintenance in the new year. They end up a few pounds heavier, however, and don't lose it, then repeat the process again the next year, and the next. This checks out with practical experience. Most people get fat fairly slowly, over time. If you don't want to be a statistic, Dr. Santana and Coach Trent offer a few strategies for planning your eating during Thanksgiving and holiday season. Having a basic plan can help you enjoy the holiday without blowing up your goals. And for you skinny, underweight lifters out there... this can be a great time of the year to kickstart your gains! Put on 5-10lbs, and watch your lifts take off. Online Diet Coaching and Strength Training with Dr. Robert Santana Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: Rumble: Web: Coach Trent Trent Jones: Email:
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#86 - The Rep Before the Set: Don't Make The Biggest Setup Mistake
11/06/2024
#86 - The Rep Before the Set: Don't Make The Biggest Setup Mistake
In today's episode, Dr. Santana and Coach Trent discuss a common mistake lifters make before they begin a set -- the unrack. As Coach Trent says, the set doesn't begin when you descend into your first rep, the set begins when you step on the platform. Getting your mindset right, visualizing a successful set, and unracking the bar with authority and controlled aggression is oftentimes the difference between a successful set and missed reps, especially when attempting a limit set or new PR. Online Diet Coaching and Strength Training with Dr. Robert Santana Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: Instagram: Rumble: Web: Coach Trent Trent Jones: Email:
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#85 - The Illusion of Safety
10/18/2024
#85 - The Illusion of Safety
Many people who start barbell training say something to the effect of "I just don't want to get hurt" when asked about their fitness goals. It's understandable -- no one wants to get hurt -- but the statement displays some ignorance about the reality of aches, pains, and sometimes injuries that occur during hard physical training. When we train with barbells, we are pushing our bodies to the limit to grow muscle, get stronger, and become more resilient. Even if we aren't great athletes squatting and deadlifting several hundred pounds, improvement requires pushing the limit, and pushing the limit increases the risk of aches, pains, and injuries. Moreover, as Coach Trent points out, life itself is non-zero risk, and many people get hurt without ever touching a barbell. So, the idea that you can control "not getting hurt" is false. You can bend the curve in your favor to reduce the likelihood of tweaks and injuries, but life happens. The best you can do is be strong and resilient so that you can bounce back from tweaks and injuries faster, and develop the mental fortitude to deal with the setbacks they cause. Online Diet Coaching and Strength Training with Dr. Robert Santana Weights & Plates on YouTube: Weights & Plates: Robert Santana on Instagram: Trent Jones: Email:
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#84 - Why You Need to Understand Advanced Programming
09/30/2024
#84 - Why You Need to Understand Advanced Programming
One of the interesting consequences of the success of the Starting Strength methodology, and the growth in popularity of strength training in general, is that genetically average people are lifting weights and sticking with their program for multiple years. No longer are only gym rats and serious athletes dedicating themselves to years of sustained progress in the weight room -- now there are 55 year old moms with 5+ years of barbell training experience under their belts. Most of these people are advanced lifters, even though they aren't competitive athletes. And advanced lifters have different programming needs than novices and early intermediates, especially when they aren't athletically gifted or possessed of a high training drive. It's important, therefore, to understand what advanced training looks like, not just for very strong, competitive lifters, but for average folks with more pedestrian numbers but similar long recovery windows. Online Diet Coaching and Strength Training with Dr. Robert Santana Weights & Plates on YouTube: Weights & Plates: Robert Santana on Instagram: Trent Jones: Email:
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#83 - The Risks of Weight Gain for Strength Training
09/13/2024
#83 - The Risks of Weight Gain for Strength Training
It's almost a cliche now, that a novice trainee running the novice linear progression should "do GOMAD" (drink a gallon of milk a day). This advice is one of the most misunderstood bits of nutrition in the Starting Strength method, but it highlights an important fact -- to gain muscle, most people will need to put on bodyweight while increasing their lifts (a small percentage of very overweight or obese people already have enough excess energy on hand in the form of fat stores to run the program without gaining weight). Muscle doesn't just grow from nothing, their needs to be surplus calories on hand to build new muscle mass and connective tissue while the weight on the bar goes up. Like anything in life, however, gaining weight is not without risk. For the most part it's very safe, especially since you will be building strength and adding muscle mass which will improve your both your health metrics, function, and your quality of life. There are a few potential problems some people will encounter with increasing body weight that need to be addressed, however. In today's episode Dr. Santana and Coach Trent discuss those problems, including cardiometabolic health and blood glucose levels, and how to mitigate them during your training journey. Hint: stop skipping your conditioning! Online Diet Coaching and Strength Training with Dr. Robert Santana Weights & Plates on YouTube: Weights & Plates: Robert Santana on Instagram: Trent Jones: Email:
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#82 - Testosterone, TRT, and You
08/30/2024
#82 - Testosterone, TRT, and You
Testosterone is one of the hottest topics in the health and fitness world these, specifically testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). While there are legitimate medical reasons for TRT, it is also abused by those looking for an edge in improving their strength and physique, and some low T clinics are happy to oblige. Dr. Robert Santana and Coach Trent Jones share their thoughts on the recent popularity surge of TRT, and when it's appropriate for trainees. Online Diet Coaching and Strength Training with Dr. Robert Santana Weights & Plates on YouTube: Weights & Plates: Robert Santana on Instagram: Trent Jones: Email:
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#81 - Strength Training for the Obese Trainee
08/16/2024
#81 - Strength Training for the Obese Trainee
We've talked about how an overweight trainee should approach strength training with an eye toward "recomping," that is, changing their body composition with more muscle and less fat. But what about very overweight or obese trainees? Dr. Santana and Coach Trent discuss their experiences training obese people wanting to lose weight and get strong in their novice phase of training. Online Diet Coaching and Strength Training with Dr. Robert Santana Weights & Plates on YouTube: Weights & Plates: Robert Santana on Instagram: Trent Jones: Email:
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#80 - Does Upper Body Really Need More Volume?
07/29/2024
#80 - Does Upper Body Really Need More Volume?
When the upper body lifts stall, the typical programming answer is "add volume." Some do this by increasing frequency -- the number of times you perform the lift each week -- and some do it by adding more sets during each upper body session. Others do both! It's not bad advice for a lot of people coming off of novice upper body programming. Many of these lifters have low press and bench press numbers relative to thier squat and deadlift, so adding a few extra sets during the week, whether it's via introducing a fourth pressing slot or by increasing the number of sets per workout, doesn't add that much systemic fatigue to the workout. For more advanced lifters, however, especially those with high upper body numbers relative to their bodyweight (pressing at or above bodyweight for multiple reps, and benching well above bodweight), it is less clear that high volume training is necessary to drive strength gains. Maybe what you need at this point is less volume. Dr. Santana and Coach Trent bust the myth that high volume training is necessary for growing the upper body, and discuss how stress and fatigue play a significant role in upper body programming -- this is not just a squat and deadlift problem! Online Diet Coaching and Strength Training with Dr. Robert Santana Weights & Plates on YouTube: Weights & Plates: Robert Santana on Instagram: Trent Jones: Email:
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#79 - Barbell Burnout: Remembering Why We Do This
07/12/2024
#79 - Barbell Burnout: Remembering Why We Do This
Burnout is a common complaint, whether it's from work, family, extracurricular activities, or all of the above. It happens in training too. Train long enough and you'll notice people in the community who were once avid lifters fall off the map. Some quit for good, or only sporadically train, others find different sports and activities to pursue, and those who remain tend to be lifers. Some people who quit barbell training cite burnout as the cause. For whatever reason, training no longer served their needs or fit into their life. Usually, burnout happens because there is a misalignment between lifestyle and goals, and lifters find themselves doing a lot of work they really don't want to do, in order to generate marginal gains that no longer seem to matter much. In short, the goals of the training no longer align with their values and desires. Dr. Santana and Coach Trent discuss the ways burnout happens, how to realign priorities when it happens, and get back in touch with the reasons you wanted to train in the first place. Weights & Plates is now on YouTube! Weights & Plates: Robert Santana on Instagram: Trent Jones: Email:
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#78 - Are Your Goals Compatible With Your Lifestyle? Abs Don't Come Easy
06/21/2024
#78 - Are Your Goals Compatible With Your Lifestyle? Abs Don't Come Easy
While there are many good reasons to lift barbells and get strong, many people are motivated at least initially by the prospect of looking better. Improving their body composition, which means building muscle mass and losing body fat. For the average person, getting strong requires a lot of hard work and dedication, more than most people expect. Achieving above average body composition requires even more work, and ultimately begs the question: are your goals compatible with your lifestyle? Weights & Plates is now on YouTube! Weights & Plates: Robert Santana on Instagram: Trent Jones: Email:
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#77 - YMMV: We're Not Powerlifters, And That's OK
06/07/2024
#77 - YMMV: We're Not Powerlifters, And That's OK
In the gym coaching real people, the knowledge and experience gained from years of hard work under the barbell pays off -- a person who has put themself under the yoke and actively learned to troubleshoot problems and adjust training variables is well prepared to help other people do the same. On the internet, however, the biggest total (or the biggest bicesps) wins. Dr. Robert Santana and Coach Trent Jones discuss the storm of comments around Dr. Santana's recent instagram post citing various problems with RPE, and note that all of the comments come from powerlifters, that is, people compete in the sport of powerlifting. The message of Weights and Plates is, and always has been, for people interested in strength training, not the sport of powerlifting. It's certainly not for elite lifters at the top of the sport. Although the general public doesn't always seen the difference, strength training has very different goals than powerlifting -- namely, health. So, be cautious taking advice from the strongest, most jacked guys on the internet. What works for them may not work for you, the average person. Weights & Plates is now on YouTube! Weights & Plates: Robert Santana on Instagram: Trent Jones: Email:
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#76 - Leaving Behind the Quitter's Mindset
05/17/2024
#76 - Leaving Behind the Quitter's Mindset
Strength training demands a lot from a trainee, especially after the honeymoon wears off (i.e. the novice linear progression starts to get hard). It's hard work, short but intense, and involves facing fear on a regular basis. As you advance into intermediate territory, the time between PR's increases, and requires patience and persistance. The stronger you get, the more you have to pay attention to your recovery factors -- food, sleep, and stress -- to properly recover from workout to workout. Strength training is a weed out process, you might say, for those looking for the easy way out. There are many looking for an easy way out that quit when things get hard. For those who persist, however, strength training offers many benefits beyond the physical adaptations. Strength training teaches patience and perserverance. It teaches you how to face fear by exposing you to gradually more difficult tasks (adding weight to the bar in small, regular increments). If you stick with this process, you can aquire a tough, resilient mindset, and leave behind the quitter's mindset. Weights & Plates is now on YouTube! Weights & Plates: Robert Santana on Instagram: Trent Jones: Email:
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