Barbell Shrugged
New episode every Wednesday! Join the Barbell Shrugged crew in conversations about fitness, training, and frequent interviews w/ CrossFit Games athletes!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 1275
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2025
Unlocking Your Full Potential: The Rise of Health Optimization w/ Sam Miller, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #697
Sam Miller has more than a decade of experience as a health, fitness, and nutrition coach.
His programs help coaches and health professionals improve their clients’ results.
A popular online educat…
![[Fat Loss] You Can’t Screw This Up w/ Adam Bornstein, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner #696](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/b/1/2/ab12a47c5dca5a1cd959afa2a1bf1c87/696_-_Fat_Loss.jpg)
[Fat Loss] You Can’t Screw This Up w/ Adam Bornstein, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner #696
Adam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning writer and editor. He is the founder of Born Fitness and Pen Name Consulting, and the co-founder of The Pump with Arnold Schwar…
![[Oura Ring] How to Track, Measure, and Optimize Sleep Using an Oura Ring w/ Dr. Mike t. Nelson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Dan Garner and Coach Travis Mash #695](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/d/d/b/cddb560fcd0d6be1bafc7308ab683e82/695_-_Oura_Ring.jpg)
[Oura Ring] How to Track, Measure, and Optimize Sleep Using an Oura Ring w/ Dr. Mike t. Nelson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Dan Garner and Coach Travis Mash #695
In today's fast-paced world, optimizing our health and performance has become paramount. Sleep, recovery, and performance are integral aspects of our well-being, and understanding and improving them …
![[Cortisol] The Science of Stress w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Dan Garner and Coach Travis Mash #694](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/7/9/4/579468b3743528db16c3140a3186d450/694_-_Cortisol.jpg)
[Cortisol] The Science of Stress w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Dan Garner and Coach Travis Mash #694
Welcome to another episode of Barbell Shrugged! In this episode, we will be diving into the topic of cortisol and the stress response system.
First, we will discuss the stress response system and how…
![[Physique Transformation] Building Muscle and Burning Fat Over 40 w/ Bryan Krahn, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #693](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/d/b/5/7db5ae5e27679a205f2e77a3093c12a1/693_-_Physique_Transformation.jpg)
[Physique Transformation] Building Muscle and Burning Fat Over 40 w/ Bryan Krahn, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #693
Bryan Krahn is a fitness expert, writer, and online coach based in Canada. He has been involved in the fitness industry for over 20 years and has contributed to various fitness magazines such as Men'…
![[Sport Performance] Breaking Down the NSCA Position Paper on Olympic Lifting and Sport Performance w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #692](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/7/6/f/476f8ee07739745bd959afa2a1bf1c87/692_-_Sports_Performance.jpg)
[Sport Performance] Breaking Down the NSCA Position Paper on Olympic Lifting and Sport Performance w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #692
Welcome to the Barbell Shrugged Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the NSCA's position paper on Olympic weightlifting for sport performance.
Olympic weightlifting is a complex sport that requires…
![[Strength Beyond Basics] Maximize Strength with Bands, Eccentrics, Isometrics, and Velocity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #691](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/7/8/1/0781482058bba73c88c4a68c3ddbc4f2/691_-_Strength_Beyond_Basics.jpg)
[Strength Beyond Basics] Maximize Strength with Bands, Eccentrics, Isometrics, and Velocity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #691
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged we dig in to developing strength using bands, eccentrics, isometrics, and velocity. In this episode, we'll discuss the benefits of each of these methods and how…
![[Menopause] Exercise and Nutrition Tips for Menopausal Women w/ Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, Anders Varner, and Dr Andy Galpin #690](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/9/8/8/f9881d6365d4b3aea04421dee9605cbd/690_-_Menopause.jpg)
[Menopause] Exercise and Nutrition Tips for Menopausal Women w/ Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, Anders Varner, and Dr Andy Galpin #690
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged we chat with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to discuss training, nutrition, and supplementation considerations during…
![[Hydration] How Much You Need and Why it Matters w/ Dr. Andy Galpin, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #689](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/6/2/b/a62bd49690ae81be27a2322813b393ee/689_-_Hydration.jpg)
[Hydration] How Much You Need and Why it Matters w/ Dr. Andy Galpin, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #689
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged Dr. Andy Galpin discuss the importance of hydration for both exercise performance and overall health. He covers how much water you need to drink, the role of el…
Adventure Races, Business, and How AI Will Change the Fitness Landscape w/ Ryan Fischer, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #688
Ryan Fischer is a highly accomplished athlete and fitness professional, known for his dedication to helping people achieve their health and fitness goals. He is the founder of Chalk Performance Train…
![[Active Life] Client Centric Programs to Build Practical Fitness w/ Dr. Sean Pastuch, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #687](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/f/b/e/3fbe91e5c23f7e5416c3140a3186d450/687_-_Active_Life.jpg)
[Active Life] Client Centric Programs to Build Practical Fitness w/ Dr. Sean Pastuch, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #687
Dr. Sean Pastuch is a chiropractor, coach, and entrepreneur who is known for his work in the fitness and health industry. He is the founder and CEO of Active Life Rx, which is a company that provides…
![[Brain Health] Science and Strategies for Optimizing Brain Health w/ Dan Garner, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #686](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/8/8/6/2886b464e4bbd3b188c4a68c3ddbc4f2/686_-_Brain_Health.jpg)
[Brain Health] Science and Strategies for Optimizing Brain Health w/ Dan Garner, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #686
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged, we'll be discussing the various factors that impact brain health and exploring strategies for optimizing brain function.
First, we'll be discussing the impact …
![[Farting] Exploring the Science of Passing Gas w/ Dan Garner, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #685](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/9/2/9/e9295531cbc99031a04421dee9605cbd/685_-_Farting.jpg)
[Farting] Exploring the Science of Passing Gas w/ Dan Garner, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #685
In Today’s Episode of Barbell Shrugged, we’ll be exploring the science behind this natural bodily function and answering some of the most common questions people have about farting.
First off, we'll …
![[Hypertrophy] A 12-Month Periodization Model to Maximize Muscle Growth w/ Bryan Boorstein, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #684](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/6/1/6/661677d6186c6b61d959afa2a1bf1c87/684_-_Hypertrophy.jpg)
[Hypertrophy] A 12-Month Periodization Model to Maximize Muscle Growth w/ Bryan Boorstein, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #684
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged, Bryan Boorstein lays out a hypothetical model for building muscle over a 12 month period.
This model is a comprehensive training approach that systematically v…
![[Body By Breath] The 5 P’s of the Parasympathetic Nervous System w/ Jill Miller, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #683](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/7/c/0/37c049fc67836f335f2e77a3093c12a1/683_-_Body_By_Breath.jpg)
[Body By Breath] The 5 P’s of the Parasympathetic Nervous System w/ Jill Miller, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #683
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Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and creator of the self-care fitness formats Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Mod…
![[Nutrition Coaching] How to Find the Best Nutrition Coach to Achieve Your Goals w/ Precision Nutrition CEO Timothy Jones, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #682](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/c/1/2/1c1249706b3ca5685f2e77a3093c12a1/682_-_Nutrition_Coaching.jpg)
[Nutrition Coaching] How to Find the Best Nutrition Coach to Achieve Your Goals w/ Precision Nutrition CEO Timothy Jones, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #682
Timothy Jones is CEO of Precision Nutrition (a behavioral health coaching education and technology company). He holds a B.Ed and MS in Health Science from Western University, and an MBA with a focus …
![[Training= Rehab] Movement Evaluations for Pain and Performance w/ Dr. Charlie Wiengroff, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dr. Andy Galpin #681](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/4/0/2/d40228e6faffad71e5bbc093207a2619/681_-_TrainingRehab.jpg)
[Training= Rehab] Movement Evaluations for Pain and Performance w/ Dr. Charlie Wiengroff, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dr. Andy Galpin #681
Dr. Charlie Weingroff is one of the most sought-after professionals world-wide in physical therapy and athletic performance. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Ce…
![[Micronutrients] Why Calories and Macros Are Not Enough for Health Optimization w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner #680](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/8/a/5/a8a5916fff832d9fe5bbc093207a2619/680_-_Micronutrients.jpg)
[Micronutrients] Why Calories and Macros Are Not Enough for Health Optimization w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner #680
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- Why micronutrients are the base of all chemical and hormonal reactions in the body
- Why micronutrients are responsible for total health and how …
![[Joint Pain] How to Effectively Train With Creaky Joints and Old Injuries w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #679](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/d/e/7/7de77b6e18f6388040be95ea3302a6a1/679_-_Joint_Pain.jpg)
[Joint Pain] How to Effectively Train With Creaky Joints and Old Injuries w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #679
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- How to measure and manage fatigue
- The benefits of soft tissue work using lacrosse balls and foam rolling
- Why perfect movement is critical to el…
![[Adaptation] How to Reach Your Goals in the Most Efficient and Effective Way w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash, and Dan Garner #678](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/7/b/8/07b861f9252d4e23e5bbc093207a2619/678_-_Adaptation.jpg)
[Adaptation] How to Reach Your Goals in the Most Efficient and Effective Way w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash, and Dan Garner #678
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- Principle of Specificity: Why the body gets better at the task you practice most often
- Exercise selection based on type of muscle contractions …