The Barbell 1 Show
The science of building muscle on the daily! Bonus video content at http://appliedmusclescience.com/detailz. Join natural bodybuilder John Bosse, MS, RD as he reviews scientific research studies daily and shares practical application tips. Tune in for interviews with leading coaches, professionals and athletes as they share case studies and unique perspectives.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2016
466: Foam Rolling or Dynamic Stretching Before Training – Which is Better?
Is foam rolling or dynamic stretching before training better? We examine and discuss new research. John always reviews the full-text of every article, but you may view the free abstract by clicking h…
465: Fish Oil and Omega 3s – Not Just for Inflammation – Possible Performance Enhancer?
Many strength athletes are taking omega 3 supplements for the inflammatory benefits, but perhaps some do not understand the potential nervous system benefits as well. Learn more about these benefits …
464: Cardio or Weights First – Is Cardio Ruining the Gains?
People give a lot of short term performance rationales about how you should prioritise weight training and cardio – but what about muscle mass gains – does the order make a difference. We examine a n…
463: 25-35 Reps Sets for Muscle Gains – The Pump is Real or We Need to Get Real?
While nowadays it seems many more bodybuilders are hybridizing their programming with powerlifting, there are still some who do very high rep sets and swear by training for the pump. Today we review …
462: Reverse Dieting & Metabolic Adaptation Pt 2 - Guest Hosts Cliff Wilson & John Gorman
Check out episode 429 to catch the first part of this episode with special guest hosts Cliff Wilson and John Gorman. Wilson and Gorman are two of the most highly sought after natural bodybuilding and…
461: Best of Barbell 1 - Mark Bell - Reebok Crossfit Shoe, Opening Super Training Pt 2! Episode 79 Re-Air
Pt 2 of the interview started in Episode 77! Mark Bell is an elite powerlifter with best lifts of a 1025 squat, 832 lb bench, and 722 deadlift with a history training under Louie Simmons and Westside…
460: Best of Barbell 1 - Mark Bell Inventor of the Slingshot, Record Holder Powerlifter Pt 1 - Episode 77 Re-Air
Mark Bell is an elite powerlifter with best lifts of a 1025 squat, 832 lb bench, and 722 deadlift with a history training under Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell. Prior to powerlifting, he was even …
459: Squat Stance – Targeting Outer Sweep or Teardrop for Real? + Life Lessons from a Special Wedding
Bodybuilders for years have talked about different squat stances to develop different areas of the thighs is this info for real or just bro science? Research on the topic is reviewed. John always rev…
458: Best of Barbell 1 - Elliott Hulse Shares the Seasons of His Life, Helps us Understand Ours
Today's awesome interview is with Elliott Hulse on the "seasons of life." Elliott has amassed over ONE MILLION subscribers on YouTube, who come eager to learn all his amazing insights on taking the s…
457: Donnie Thompson - The Only 3,000 lb Powerlifting Total - World Record Holder, Inventor, and Sports Therapy Expert - Pt 2
I just got back from the AAU Nationals in Mesquite Nevada and am excited to bring you a very special interview. My guest is the only man to ever total 3,000 pounds in powerlifting, that’s right, squa…
456: Donnie Thompson - The Only 3,000 lb Powerlifting Total - World Record Holder, Inventor, and Sports Therapy Expert - Pt 1
(photo credit - T-Nation)
I just got back from the AAU Nationals in Mesquite Nevada and am excited to bring you a very special interview. My guest is the only man to ever total 3,000 pounds in powerl…
455: Building Legs with Squats – More About the Depth or More About the Weight or Depends
So unlike many people who just blindly accept that they should always be striving for deeper squats, I am just always striving to understand what happens at different depths and also trying different…
454: Daily Undulating vs. Linear Periodization
Like any topic – say volume means the most gains, or undulating perioidization always means better gains, I think the biggest proponents of these stances would lead you to believe there is no debate …
453: Are Your Ankles Holding Back Your Squat?
With a movement like a leg extension it’s pretty straight forward, either your quads are strong enough to move the weight or they’re not. However, with something like a squat, it’s much more complex.…
452: Smith vs. Free Weight Bench Press – Does it Matter if You Train Hard and Program Well?
The smith machine is always bastardized as being sub-par or below free weight variations of exercises performed on it. Does it deserve this bad rap, or is there research to show it can have its place…
451: More Protein – Just for Strength Athletes or Most Anyone?
Let’s discuss the importance of dietary protein for anyone wanting to keep their muscle as long as they can. John always reviews the full-text of every article, but you may view the free abstract by …
450: Day in the Life Currently and Future Summer Barbell 1 Plans!
Ever wonder what John does in a typical day? What he has up his sleeves for this summer? All of the above are discussed along with a transition to a 3 times a week show having reached our 450th episo…
449: How Many Meals Should be in Your System Before you Train?
Some people like to train in the morning and some like to train in the evening. There’s even some people who prefer to train fasted. Regardless of which seems to work best for you, there seems to be …
448: Finding the Optimal Muscle Building Training Split
With bodybuilders branching out into powerlifting training splits there are so many splits to choose from these days, but is there any research on which one actually builds the most muscle over the l…
447: Productivity Hacks for Your Fitness Lifestyle
In this episode I share some nutrition, training, and lifestyle related productivity hacks that have helped me balance my bodybuilding lifestyle with everything else I have going on both now and in t…