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
How Tim Crumrine Lost 20 Pounds in 16 Weeks in the Diesel Dad Mentorship w/ Tim Crumrine, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #617
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- How Tim knew he was on an unhealthy path with his health
- How did he know it was time to make changes
- Why was the Diesel Dad Mentorship the program of choice
- W…
Is TRT Right for You w/ Dr. Ben House, Dr. Andy Galpin, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #616
Dr. House has a Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin, which is one of the top ranked public universities in the United States. Dr. House is also a Nutritionist (CN), Functional D…
How to Eat to Gain Muscle in Your 40’s w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #615
- New Partnership with New Vitality
- Launching in 2200 Walmarts across America
- Major considerations for macros for muscle building
- Energy requirements for muscle gr…
Sleep Solutions for Improved Recovery, Fat Loss, and Testosterone Production wAnders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #614
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- How to down regulate and prepare for sleep
- The effects of blue light on sleep
- REM vs Deep Sleep
- Is meditation effective for improving sleep
- Why is 8-hours of s…
Ice Bath Science: Using Ice to Burn Fat and Boost Testosterone w/ Evan Demarco, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #613
Brown fat, also called brown adipose tissue or BAT, is a special type of body fat that is (activated) when you get cold. It’s also the same type of fat bears use when hibernating.
We are born with a …
Phoenix Suns Strength Coach Cory Schlesinger w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #612
Schlesinger is finishing his second season in the NBA working as the Director of Performance /Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Phoenix Suns.
Prior to the league, he was the Director of …
Long Legs vs. Short Legs: How Limb Length Effects Training Programs w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #611
- What is the perfect body type for lifting weights
- What can you do with long legs to have better lifting technique
- Why short arms and legs help olympic lifts
- Wh…
Richard Sorin: Generational strength w/ Richard Sorin, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #610
Over 40 years ago, back in 1980, a school teacher named Richard Sorin was sweating over a hot piece of hand-cut welded steel in a small 2 car garage. He had already taught the scholastic weightliftin…
Do Old School Strength Principles Still Hold Up? w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #609
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- What defines old school strength training.
- What is the difference between old school and new school training.
- Why the information era killed old school strengt…
Compete Fridays: How to Integrate Play and Performance in Athlete Development w/ Cody Hughes, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #608
Cody is a former college baseball player turned strength coach, with experience at the Division 1 and Division 2 collegiate level as well as in the private sector. Cody is certified by the NSCA as a …
How to Build a High School Strength Training Program w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #607
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- What are the priorities for early teenage lifters.
- Coaching kids through puberty and large growth phases
- How to coach large groups and get great results
- Why mo…
How to Naturally Increase Testosterone by 300% w/ Dan Garner, Andy Galpin, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #606
Dan Garner is the founder of Team Garner, Inc. which offers high-level personalized online training and nutritional coaching for world class results.
His coaching resume is second to none having wo…
How to Get Jacked and Stay Lean w/ Bryan Boorstein, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #605
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- How much strength work do you need for hypertrophy
- Big lifts vs. Accessories for optimizing physique
- Strategies for getting lean and keeping muscle
- The role of w…
How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #604
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- Does a calorie deficit mean you have to lose muscle.
- How does testosterone play in weightless and muscle mass
- What can you expect from your energy and mood in …
Normalize Boners: How to Optimize Testosterone w/ Ali Gilbert, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #603
A two-time Golf Digest Top 50 Golf-Fitness Professional & Trainer, Ali Weingroff has become highly sought after for her unique approach to training that combines nutrition, training, and lifestyle ha…
The Science of Athlete Monitoring w/ Dr. Kieth Leiting, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #602
Keith Leiting has been an Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise and Sport Science since 2015. Keith eared his Ph.D. from East Tennessee State University and is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and…
7 Day Dad Tax Challenge - Diesel Dad Episode 35
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USA Weightlifting in Tokyo and CrossFit Games Recap w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #601
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- The greatest weekend in strength sports
- Surprises and Standouts for USA Weightlifting
- New winner of the CrossFit Games
- Is Tia the greatest female athlete of al…
The Number One Reason You Have to Lift Weights - Diesel Dad Episode 34
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2 Steps to Start building a strong, lean, and athletic body you are proud of.
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Cal Strength and How to Build a World Class Training Facility w/ Dave Spitz, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #600
California Strength has dominated the United States Olympic weightlifting landscape, producing numerous National Team Titles, American Records and earning medal recognition on the international stage…