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Barbell Shrugged

New episode every Wednesday! Join the Barbell Shrugged crew in conversations about fitness, training, and frequent interviews w/ CrossFit Games athletes!

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Update frequency
every 4 days
Average duration
64 minutes
Episodes
1275
Years Active
2012 - 2025
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Physiology Friday: [Hormone Dysfunction] Birth Control, TRT, HRT, and Toxicity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner

Physiology Friday: [Hormone Dysfunction] Birth Control, TRT, HRT, and Toxicity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:

  1. How Birth Control can reduce testosterone by 70%
  2. Birth controls affects on your physique
  3. How to pick the right birth control
  4. What are drug induced nutrient deple…
00:55:43  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
Cardio and Competition for Mature Meatheads w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #803

Cardio and Competition for Mature Meatheads w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #803

In todays Episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash dive into Mash partnership with Sorinex and the success of Spring Cleaning in April.

In addition, Mash is going back…

00:47:49  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Physiology Friday: [Caloric Ranges] How to Eat More Food Without Gaining Weight w/ Zach Moore, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Physiology Friday: [Caloric Ranges] How to Eat More Food Without Gaining Weight w/ Zach Moore, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Zach Moore is a highly sought after nutrition and exercise coach who has personally coached over 1000 clients. His clientele have ranged from top level professional athletes and physique competitors …

00:49:25  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
The Future of Personalized Medicine w/ Shaun Noorian, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #802

The Future of Personalized Medicine w/ Shaun Noorian, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #802

In 2009, Shaun Noorian founded Empower Pharmacy driven by a personal journey. Diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, Noorian discovered the life-changing benefits of compounded medicine. Empower…

00:50:41  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Physiology Friday:  [Mental Health] A 6 Step Approach Connecting Mind, Body, and Nutrition w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner

Physiology Friday: [Mental Health] A 6 Step Approach Connecting Mind, Body, and Nutrition w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged we cover:

  • A framework for understanding mental health and physiology
  • The relationship between the mind and the body
  • How physiology follows psychology
  • How…
00:59:09  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
Fertility and Men's Reproductive Health w/ Drew Manning, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #801

Fertility and Men's Reproductive Health w/ Drew Manning, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #801

Dr. Justin Houman is a board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Health specialist whose practice is focused on male fertility, erectile dysfunction, sexual perfo…

00:46:22  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
Physiology Friday: [Constipation] A Five Step System for Perfect Poops w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged

Physiology Friday: [Constipation] A Five Step System for Perfect Poops w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged:

  1. Why adding water can help eliminate constipation
  2. Why “more fiber” may not be the answer to better bowels.
  3. Which magnesium supplement is optimal for reducing c…
00:47:55  |   Fri 30 May 2025
FIT2FAT2FIT to Optimal Health w/ Drew Manning, Anders Varner, Doug Larson and Travis Mash #800

FIT2FAT2FIT to Optimal Health w/ Drew Manning, Anders Varner, Doug Larson and Travis Mash #800

Drew Manning is The NY Times Best Selling Author of the book, Fit2Fat2Fit, and creator of the hit TV show, Fit To Fat To Fit on A&E. He’s been featured on many TV shows such as Dr. Oz, The Tonight Sh…

00:59:25  |   Wed 28 May 2025
Physiology Friday: [THYROID] Function, Dysfunction, Brain Chemistry, and Autoimmunity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner

Physiology Friday: [THYROID] Function, Dysfunction, Brain Chemistry, and Autoimmunity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged:

  1. The Thyroid’s impact on weight gain
  2. What is the function of the thyroid
  3. What causes thyroid dysfunction
  4. The relationship between hypothalamus, pituitary gland…
00:43:06  |   Fri 23 May 2025
Aligning Actions with a Purpose Driven Life w/ Chris Hoppe, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #799

Aligning Actions with a Purpose Driven Life w/ Chris Hoppe, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #799

Chris Hoppe has spent nearly two decades immersed in the world of coaching — from CrossFit and personal training to recovery support, breathwork, and behavioral health. His approach blends performanc…

00:52:52  |   Wed 21 May 2025
Physiology Friday: [LIBIDO] The Biochemistry of Improving Your Sex Drive w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner

Physiology Friday: [LIBIDO] The Biochemistry of Improving Your Sex Drive w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:

  1. The internal mechanisms that create your sex drive.
  2. How psychological, hormonal, and functional dysfunction impacts sex drive.
  3. The biochemistry…
00:54:55  |   Fri 16 May 2025
The Truth About GLP-1 Medications w/ Dr. Garrett Butler, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #798

The Truth About GLP-1 Medications w/ Dr. Garrett Butler, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #798

Garrett Butler, MD. Husband, father, son, friend, and family doc in rural WV. Undergraduate in Physics from Johns Hopkins University. Undergraduate in Molecular and Cell Biology from Towson Universit…

00:55:26  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Physiology Friday: [NUTRITION 101]  The Exact Calories, Macros, and Micronutrients to Fuel Performance and Optimize Health w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner

Physiology Friday: [NUTRITION 101] The Exact Calories, Macros, and Micronutrients to Fuel Performance and Optimize Health w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:

  1. How to determine total calories for your goals
  2. Why maintenance calories are important for body composition and health
  3. Why calories determine th…
00:46:51  |   Fri 09 May 2025
Flexible Cardio for People that Hate Cardio w/ Dr. Michael T. Nelson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #797

Flexible Cardio for People that Hate Cardio w/ Dr. Michael T. Nelson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #797

Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthie…

00:49:04  |   Wed 07 May 2025
Barefoot Revolution w/ Mark Sisson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #796

Barefoot Revolution w/ Mark Sisson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #796

Mark Sisson, widely regarded as the forefather of the Primal/Paleo lifestyle movement, is an innovator and trendsetter in the health and fitness world. He has written several best-selling books and a…

01:04:32  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
Muscle Analytics for Human Performance w/ Dr. Doug Goldstein, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #795

Muscle Analytics for Human Performance w/ Dr. Doug Goldstein, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #795

Founder, Altitude Performance & Measured Motion

Former two‑sport collegiate athlete turned board‑certified orthopedic specialist, Dr. Goldstein blends lab‑grade muscle science with hands‑on care.

Aft…

00:52:27  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
Physiology Friday: [Inflammation] The Surprising Link Between Nutrition, Muscle, and Inflammation w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner

Physiology Friday: [Inflammation] The Surprising Link Between Nutrition, Muscle, and Inflammation w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:

  1. What is inflammation why does your body have it
  2. How inflammation can improve performance
  3. The difference between Good and Bad inflammation
  4. Proper ways to reduce i…
00:51:56  |   Fri 18 Apr 2025
Living Alcohol Free w/ James Swanwick, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #794

Living Alcohol Free w/ James Swanwick, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #794

Swanwick has worked as a print, TV and radio journalist. He began his career in 1993 as a reporter at The Courier-Mail in Brisbane, Australia. In 1996, Swanwick won the Queensland Media Award for his…

00:56:50  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
Physiology Friday: [Cholesterol] How to Read Bloodwork for Lipids, Triglycerides, and Fatty Acids w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged

Physiology Friday: [Cholesterol] How to Read Bloodwork for Lipids, Triglycerides, and Fatty Acids w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:

  1. What are lipids
  2. What is cholesterol
  3. The difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol
  4. Why there is no such thing as “good” or “bad” cholesterol
  5. Wh…
00:44:22  |   Fri 11 Apr 2025
Building the Endurance Athlete w/ Javier Pineda, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #793

Building the Endurance Athlete w/ Javier Pineda, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #793

Javier Pineda, endurance coach at RAPID Health Optimization and founder of Endurance Cartel, empowers athletes and professionals to master strength and stamina. With ten Ironman triathlons and two Ir…

00:52:18  |   Wed 09 Apr 2025
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