Strength Training IS Hypertrophy Training
Published on: 20/04/2026
Strength Training IS Hypertrophy Training
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The Weights & Plates Podcast
Strength, nutrition, and the research underneath both.
Robert and Coach Trent Jones cut through the supplement industry, the diet trends, and the gym-bro folklore. No clickbait, no hot takes — just two coaches who’ve been in the weight room for twenty years showing their work.
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Andy Baker: Why You’re Still Weak — And How to Fix It
104Don’t Quit When Lifting Gets Hard
103Research for Meatheads
102The Real Reason You’re Not Stronger
101Lifting FAQ: Common F*ck Ups & How to Fix Them
100The Truth About Starting in the Fitness Industry
099You’ve Been Lied To About Women and Your Abs
098The Shocking Truth About Gaining Muscle
097Barbells Work. Your Instagram Workout Doesn’t.
—Browse the full archive on Apple Podcasts
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Anabolic Tortillas & Road-Trip Regrets
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Finding Your Voice: Music, Family & Friendship
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Breaking the Survival Mode Mindset
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Nutrition Debates: Quality vs. Quantity
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Strength Over Trends
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From Pinterest Cleanses to Evidence-Based Practice
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Strength Without the Noise: Beyond Novice Training
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Andy Baker: Why You’re Still Weak — And How to Fix It
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Don’t Quit When Lifting Gets Hard
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