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
![[Amino Acids] Leucine’s Role in Muscle and Metabolism w/ Dr. Donald Layman, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #761](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/a/a/4/2aa4c966e0cb990027a2322813b393ee/761_-_Amino_Acids_-_Email.jpg)
[Amino Acids] Leucine’s Role in Muscle and Metabolism w/ Dr. Donald Layman, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #761
Dr. Donald Layman is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition.
Dr. L…
![Physiology Friday: [LIBIDO] The Biochemistry of Improving Your Sex Drive w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/b/2/7/5b276606f6f806e2e55e3c100dce7605/659-PF-Libido-1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [LIBIDO] The Biochemistry of Improving Your Sex Drive w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- The internal mechanisms that create your sex drive.
- How psychological, hormonal, and functional dysfunction impacts sex drive.
- The biochemistry…
![[Parker University] Higher Education for Human Performance: w/ Dr. William Morgan, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #760](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/7/8/7/37871a0a4c73912f27a2322813b393ee/760_-_Parker_University_-_Email.jpg)
[Parker University] Higher Education for Human Performance: w/ Dr. William Morgan, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #760
Chiropractor to Congress, Supreme Court, and the White House, Parker University’s Seventh President, Active Texas Chiropractic Association Member, and proud Texan
Dr. Morgan has a long history of ser…
![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 Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/8/8/5/88851741592f1c8427a2322813b393ee/PF-662-Nutrition-101-1080x1080.jpg)
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 Barbell Shrugged
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- How to determine total calories for your goals
- Why maintenance calories are important for body composition and health
- Why calories determine th…
Why Your Physiology Loves Going Back to the Basics w/ Sam Miller, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #759
Sam Miller is an Amazon Best-Selling Author and has more than 15 years of experience as a health, fitness, and nutrition coach. A popular online educator, podcast host, and mentor, he consistently of…
![Physiology Friday: [TRT] Natural Testosterone Support Without the Shots, Pellets, Creams, and Gels w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/b/4/9/9b49499a44088c7d27a2322813b393ee/PF-TRT-1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [TRT] Natural Testosterone Support Without the Shots, Pellets, Creams, and Gels w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- When is the right time to talk to your doctor about TRT
- Why lower testosterone can be a good thing
- When is TRT the right decision
- DHEA and addi…
![[PED's] In Defense of Doping w/ Dr. Alexander Hutchinson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #758](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/7/0/9/a709f5bc4c2e0c5ee55e3c100dce7605/758_-_PEDs-email.jpg)
[PED's] In Defense of Doping w/ Dr. Alexander Hutchinson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #758
Dr. Alexander Hutchison, a prominent figure in fitness and wellness based in Dallas, Texas, stands at the forefront of discussions surrounding doping in sports with the release of his third book, "In…
![Physiology Friday: [ENERGY] Why You Do Not Have It and How to Get Tons of It w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/b/9/f/b/b9fbce9190febefd27a2322813b393ee/PF-Energy-1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [ENERGY] Why You Do Not Have It and How to Get Tons of It w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- Why stimulants and coffee will not solve your energy problems
- Pros and Cons of “smart” drugs
- How small efforts of exercise can significantly im…
![[The Enhanced Games] Redefining Athletic Boundaries w/ Dr. Guillermo Escalante, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #757](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/9/4/0/294088fcbe6a0e7127a2322813b393ee/757_-_The_Enhanced_Games_-_Email.jpg)
[The Enhanced Games] Redefining Athletic Boundaries w/ Dr. Guillermo Escalante, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #757
Dr. Escalante is currently a Professor of Kinesiology and Assistant Dean for the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino. He is a scholar in the areas of exercise s…
![Physiology Friday: [Testosterone + Gut Health] How to Avoid TRT by Healing Your Gut w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/c/e/9/dce988ebe0d2c7b527a2322813b393ee/PF-Gut_Health__Testosterone_-1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Testosterone + Gut Health] How to Avoid TRT by Healing Your Gut w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- Understanding the theory of constraints in your physiology
- Why doctors use testosterone as a catch all for so many symptoms
- Why TRT is not the …
![[HIIT] A Minimalist Approach to Building Muscle and Vo2Max w/ Dr. Martin Gibala, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #756](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/b/8/b/fb8b5c97541e9091e55e3c100dce7605/756_-_HIIT_Email.jpg)
[HIIT] A Minimalist Approach to Building Muscle and Vo2Max w/ Dr. Martin Gibala, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #756
Dr. Martin Gibala is a professor and the Faculty of Science Research Chair in Integrative Exercise Physiology at McMaster University. His research examines the mechanistic basis of exercise responses…
![Physiology Friday: [Cholesterol] How to Read Bloodwork for Lipids, Triglycerides, and Fatty Acids w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/1/9/1/c191fd49d40d3f7127a2322813b393ee/670-Cholesterol-1080x1080.jpg)
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:
- What are lipids
- What is cholesterol
- The difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol
- Why there is no such thing as “good” or “bad” cholesterol
- Wh…
The Mission After: Finding Purpose After Military Service w/ Michael Bledsoe, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #755
As a seasoned entrepreneur with 16 years under his belt, Bledsoe has dedicated my career to guiding others to enjoy physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. His journey began after serving …
![Physiology Friday: [Recovery] How to Build a Resilient Physiology w/ Anders Varner Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/5/8/2/c582603bcca21a19e55e3c100dce7605/PF_-Recovery-1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Recovery] How to Build a Resilient Physiology w/ Anders Varner Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- How to define resilience
- Understanding psychology vs physiological resilience
- What are the biomarkers of resilience
- Cortisol wakening response …
The Roll of Skill Development for Improving Fitness and Longevity w/ Jordan Syatt, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #754
Elite Powerlifter, Precision Nutrition & Westside Barbell Certified coach, Jordan Syatt is well known as Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainer.
Jordan began Syatt Fitness, his online fitness coaching bu…
![Physiology Friday: [Body Transformation] Simple Strategies to Getting Shredded w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/f/0/b/7f0bb7d3d11ebc50e55e3c100dce7605/PF-Body_Transformations_-_1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Body Transformation] Simple Strategies to Getting Shredded w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- Setting goals for physique transformation
- How long should you plan for a bulk and cut
- Strategies for building muscle on a bulk
- How to handle la…
Sleep’s Role in Cellular and Metabolic Health w/ Dr. Chris Perry, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #753
Dr. Christopher A. Perry, an Assistant Professor at Eastern Kentucky University, began his fitness journey at Penn State University, where he developed a robust background in Strength & Conditioning …
![Physiology Friday: [Optimal vs. Normal Health] Why Normal Reference Ranges Will Not Lead You to Optimal Health w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/b/c/9/9bc912cee59169fde55e3c100dce7605/PF-676-Optimal_vs_Normal_Health.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Optimal vs. Normal Health] Why Normal Reference Ranges Will Not Lead You to Optimal Health w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- The spectrum of health from sick, to not sick, and to optimal.
- Optimal is a word thrown around with ease in the healthy space. What does optimal health look and …
A Doctor’s Journey to Optimizing Health and Performance w/ Dr. Mark Farmer, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #752
Dr. Mark Farmer, born in London, England, is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder surgery.
After earning his undergraduate and medical degrees from Georgetown Universi…
![Physiology Friday: [Psoriasis] A 3-Step System to Find Root Cause, Relief, and Symptom Management w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash, and Dan Garner](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/c/4/c/7c4c0eb62ced8926e55e3c100dce7605/PF-Psoriasis-1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Psoriasis] A 3-Step System to Find Root Cause, Relief, and Symptom Management w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash, and Dan Garner
- What is psoriasis.
- How is it related to other skin issues like eczema, acne, and Rosacea.
- What is causing the body to overproduce skin cells as a protective measure.
- What lab tests likely need to be…