#106 - Strength Without the Noise: Beyond Novice Training

Weights and Plates Podcast by Robert Santana

Dec 5, 2025123:43Health

In this episode of the Weights and Plates podcast, Robert Santana and Andy Baker pick up where they left off—diving deep into what really matters after the novice phase of strength training. From chaotic early training s...

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