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
- 1276
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2025
How to Train for Your Training Age w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #509
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A Global Movement to Save Sports and Fitness w/ Hunter Mcintyre, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #508
OCR Stars was born from the fallout of sport during the 2020 season. Competitions worldwide have been put on hold due to the Covid circumstances; this has left millions of participants and tens of th…
How to Program Percentages, Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), and Reps in Reserve (RIR) w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #507
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- What is RIR, RPE, and Percentages?
- How do you use these concepts to write a strength program?
- What are the benefits and drawbacks of each?
- What are effective r…
The Fat Loss Prescription w Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #506
Spencer Nadolsky is a licensed practicing board certified family and bariatric (weight loss) medicine physician. He is a PHD in Lipidology . After a successful athletic career at UNC-Chapel Hill, Nad…
Picking Proper Accessories to Eliminate Asymmetries and Imbalances w/Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #505
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- The difference between asymmetries and structural imbalances
- What causes imbalances in your training
- How do you pick the right accessories to fix imbalances
- To…
How to Build Size, Strength, and Muscle w/ Dr. Ben House, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #504
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 Use Undulating Periodization, Autoregulation, and Variance for Strength Gains w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #503
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- What is undulating periodization
- How to use auto regulation alongside undulating periodization
- Why variances in volume and intensity are necessary for strength…
Eliminating Dogma in Nutrition w/ Dr. John Berardi, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #502
John Berardi, PhD is a founder of Precision Nutrition, the world’s largest online nutrition coaching company. He's an advisor to Apple, Equinox, Nike, and Titleist. Was recently selected as one of th…
Incorporating Olympic Lifts into Hypertrophy Training Program w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #501
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- Is there a hypertrophy effect with Olympic Lifts?
- What three things do you need for hypertrophy?
- How to write a hypertrophy program and incorporate olympic lif…
Taking Fitness and Personal Training Online w/ Jonathan Goodman, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash- Barbell Shrugged #500
Jonathan Goodman is the founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center and author of multiple bestselling books for personal trainers. In addition, Jon founded the first-ever certification for on…
The Biggest Lie in Strength and Why Kids Need to Be Lifting Weights Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #499
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- Why are people so scared of kids lifting weights
- What does the research say about kids lifting weights
- When should you start having your kids lift weights
- Why …
How to Get Bigger, Leaner, and Stronger w/ Mike Mathews, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash- Barbell Shrugged #498
Mike Matthews is the founder and CEO of Legion as well as a bestselling fitness author of several books, including Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and The Shredded Chef.
His sim…
Certifications: Do You Need Them, Which Ones Are The Best, and How Do You Use Them Once You Get The Piece Of Paper w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash- Barbell Shrugged #497
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- Why do you need to get a training certification?
- What options are available for certification
- Do you actually need to get a certification
- What are the next ste…
The Million Dollar Meathead Mark Bell on the Carnivore Diet, Bodybuilding, What Happened to Westside Barbell, and Why Barbells are the Best Medicine w/ Mark Bell Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #496
Mark Bell @marksmellybell
CEO, Mark Bell Sling Shot / Super Training Products Inc.
Mark Bell is a veteran at turning simple ideas into massive enterprises that disrupt the fitness industry. Mark …
Why the Snatch Is Safer and More Effective To Teach Than The Clean w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #495
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- What are the benefits of snatching for beginners.
- My the mobility requirements for clean may be too much.
- Why the snatch is a safer lift to teach than the clea…
It Takes Guts: The Most Nutrient Dense Food You Are Missing Out On w/ Ashleigh Van Houten, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #494
Food (and life) is all about perspective: having an open mind and an adventurous spirit can take you to wonderful places you’d never experience otherwise.
Pre-Order your copy of “It Takes Guts” her…
Should You Stretch? - The Relationship Between Mobility and Stability w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #493
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- What is Mobility?
- What is Stability?
- What is the relationship between mobility and stability?
- How do you improve mobility and stability together?
- Should you in…
Biological Tipping Points and How to Eliminate Your Back Pain Lifting Weights w/ Dr. Stuart McGill, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #492
Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 30 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal …
Battle of the Sexes: Should Men and Women Train the Same w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #491
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
What are the similarities and differences in training different sexes?
How does each sex respond to higher and lower volume.
Why women can stay stronger, longer…
Nutrition Periodization for Optimizing Body Composition w/ Cody McBroom, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson - Barbell Shrugged - Barbell Shrugged #490
Cody McBroom is the Founder of Tailored Coaching Method, an international coaching company that is built around the idea that every single individual is different and deserves a different plan. Thei…