Weights and Plates Podcast Author: Robert Santana Starting Strength Coach and Registered Dietitian Robert Santana shares his knowledge of all things diet, training, barbells, and more. Be a guest on this podcast Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Get all podcast data

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Ep. 113 - Strength, Body Composition, and the Realities of Training: A Conversation with Mark Rippetoe
Monday, 2 March, 2026

Host Robert Santana interviews Mark Rippetoe, author of “Starting Strength,” for an honest conversation about the fundamentals of strength training and misconceptions in fitness culture. Rippetoe reflects on the evolution of his book’s audience, shifting from coaches to everyday individuals seeking real results. They discuss the value of compound lifts like the deadlift, the pitfalls of chasing lean physiques, and why performance should trump appearance. Both share personal stories and coaching lessons, emphasizing that progress comes from consistent training, proper recovery, and focusing on tangible strength gains rather than societal standards of body composition.

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