#102 - THE Real Reason You're NOT Stronger

Weights and Plates Podcast by Robert Santana

Sep 5, 202543:19Health

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 dimini...

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