Robert Santana
Starting Strength Coach

About Robert Santana

Biography:

Robert Santana is a Starting Strength Coach and a Registered Dietitian who currently trains clients in the greater Phoenix area. He is the owner of Weights & Plates, a company that focuses on balancing strength, performance, and health. He is also the Head Nutrition Coach for Starting Strength Online Coaching where he provides Nutrition Coaching and oversees a team of coaches under his supervision.

For the past 16 years Robert has developed and refined his knowledge, skills, and experiences through both higher education and practical experience. Robert holds both a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Master of Science in Kinesiology. He is currently working on his PhD in Exercise Science & Nutrition where he is conducting scientific studies on the impact of barbell training on cardiovascular health.

He built upon his foundational knowledge by coaching the barbell lifts through application of the Starting Strength model as well as providing effective nutritional coaching to help lifters achieve their performance and/or body composition goals. Robert is committed to helping individuals of all ages improve their quality of life by getting stronger under the bar while optimizing their nutritional status.

Whether your problem is under the bar or in the kitchen, Robert Santana is here to assist you on your journey to optimal strength, conditioning, and nutrition.

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

Interests:

Movies, Food, Lifting, Road Trips, Whiskey, and lots of random things

Occupation:

Researcher, Registered Dietitian, Strength Coach