#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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#97 - Barbells Work. Your Instagram Workout Doesn't is an episode from Weights and Plates Podcast by Robert Santana.

This episode is 46:20 long.

This episode was published on Jun 13, 2025.

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