The Barbell Life
Barbell Life
Coach Travis Mash talks with industry experts about all things concerning strength - from coaching to programming to technique... from weightlifting to powerlifting to athletic performance.
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Dec 23, 2025
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Episodes
203 - The Power of Language with Mike Bledsoe 18.05.2018 1:00:43
On this episode, we talk about how language and thoughts can not only change your performance but can physically alter your genetic expression. How do you talk to yourself in such a way to be strong and successful? www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://max...
202 - Seb Ostrowicz - Weightlifting House's Lifting Historian 11.05.2018 1:03:23
On this episode, Seb Ostrowicz of Weightlifting House joins us to talk about all things weightlifting: the greatest lifters of all time, who's up and coming now, the future of the Olympics, and his predictions for upcoming competitions. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effor...
201 - Julia Ladewski: Veteran Coach / Powerlifter / Physique Competitor 04.05.2018 52:59
On this episode, we talk with Julia Ladewski - she's a powerlifting veteran, an accomplished strength and conditioning coach, and a bodybuilding competitor. And on top of that, she's a busy mom. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffortmuscle.com/pag...
200 - Jason Coker, the World's Best Bench Presser 27.04.2018 1:02:13
On this episode, we talk with Jason Coker. He's a phenomenal powerlifter, an expert at cutting weight, and he's been Travis Mash's friend for decades. Get ready for some good advice and some even better stories. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeff...
199 - From the Russian Olympic Team to Westside Barbell with Phil Tremblay 20.04.2018 48:53
On this episode, we talk with Phil Tremblay - a man who defines the thirst for knowledge. He's travelled around the globe learning about training, and now he's started an exciting new platform (Stronger Experts) where he's assembling the greatest minds in strength from around the world. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/p...
198 - Flexible Dieting Lifestyle with Zach Rocheleau 13.04.2018 57:28
On this episode, Zach Rocheleau joins us to talk all about sustainable and effective nutrition. What's the real story on gluten, micronutrients, paleo, IIFYM, refeeds, reverse dieting, and diet breaks? Zach weighs in on all of these plus how to get lean and still have a healthy relationship with food. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www....
197 - Eric Klein on the Real World of University Strength Coaches 06.04.2018 1:01:21
Coach Eric Klein joins us on this episode to talk about transitioning from one job to the next in the university strength world, how to evaluate a good coach, and his approach to getting athletes strong and motivated. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://...
196 - Mattie Rogers on Growing as a Weightlifter 29.03.2018 56:05
On this episode, we are joined by the sweetheart of American weightlifting, Mattie Rogers. Not only is she a well-known and amazing lifter, but she's also driven and intelligent. Listen in to hear how she got her start and what has been her keys to success. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Suppl...
195 - Do What You Want / Listener Q&A 23.03.2018 59:15
On this episode, we answer your questions on training multiple disciplines, getting stronger while doing CrossFit, first responder fitness, saving time in the gym, selecting volume levels, isometric benching, and more! www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https:/...
194 - UNC Chapel Hill's Jonas Sahratian 16.03.2018 1:00:42
On this episode, we're joined by Jonas Sahratian - head strength coach for the men's basketball team at UNC Chapel Hill. We talk all about his philosophies on training athletes as well as the realities of coaching high profile Division I athletes. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements fro...
193 - Shawna Mendelson on Being a Jacked and Strong Woman 09.03.2018 1:01:37
On this episode, we talk with Shawna Mendelson - powerlifter, bodybuilder, highland games thrower, and business owner. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffortmuscle.com/pages/travis-mash Velocity Based Training Needs : https://www.mashelite.com/pro...
192 - Training and Technique for Throwers with Matt Vincent 02.03.2018 1:05:54
Matt Vincent joins us again to talk about his extensive knowledge on throwing sports - as well as a few great rants on nutrition, medicine, and enjoying mountaintop experiences. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffortmuscle.com/pages/travis-mash Ve...
191 - Matt Vincent on Failure, YouTube Fame, and Business 23.02.2018 1:15:37
Matt Vincent joins us to talk about his "overnight success" with YouTube and how entrepreneurs everywhere can master social media and business. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffortmuscle.com/pages/travis-mash Velocity Based Training Needs : http...
190 - Strength Science Knowledge Bombs with Bryan Mann 16.02.2018 1:06:47
On this episode, we talk with Bryan Mann about the latest studies, velocity-based training, and what does and doesn't transfer from the weight room to the field. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffortmuscle.com/pages/travis-mash Velocity Based Tra...
189 - Weightlifting and Beauty Pageants with Sarah Davies 09.02.2018 1:02:26
Sarah Davies joins us to talk about lifting, training, and how she gets stronger... but we also talk about beauty pageants, bullying, and how she hopes to show that strong women can be beautiful. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffortmuscle.com/pa...
188 - Dr. Stuart McGill and Brian Carroll on the Gift of Injury 02.02.2018 1:12:16
Powerlifter Brian Carroll came back from debilitating back pain and is now stronger than ever after working with Dr. Stuart McGill. On this episode, we talk with them about the gift of injury - and how you can treat and prevent back pain as a lifter. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements...
187 - Your Questions Answered 26.01.2018 1:10:07
On this episode, we get to listener questions on a variety of subjects - like bench plateaus, deloading, overtraining, deadlift warmups, squat accessories, law enforcement training, and more! www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffortmuscle.com/pages/...
186 - IPF World Champion Blaine Sumner on Raw vs. Equipped, Westside Barbell, and Back Injuries 19.01.2018 58:20
On this episode, we talk with the Vanilla Gorilla, Blaine Sumner. He's taken IPF World Championships, he holds a ton of records... and he drops a ton of knowledge on this podcast about Westside Barbell, back injuries, and raw vs. equipped lifting. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements fro...
185 - Creating Barbell Clubs; Excelling at Meets with Kevin Doherty 12.01.2018 59:22
On this episode, we talk with Kevin Doherty of Hassle Free Barbell Club. Kevin is one of the best meet coaches around (listen in for his strategy there!), but we also get into all about how he built a massively successful barbell club. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort...
184 - Muscle Science on Elite Athletes with Andy Galpin 05.01.2018 56:41
On this episode, we talk with Dr. Andy Galpin about something that has the potential to shake the athletic community to its core. Dr. Galpin was able to recently perform muscle biopsies on some of the world's best weightlifters. What will we find out - and what could this mean for you? www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/pr...
183 - Nutritional Periodization 29.12.2017 1:01:24
Alex Maclin and Crystal McCullough take the spotlight to discuss nutritional periodization - what it is, how to master it, and how you can rock your nutrition goals in 2018. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffortmuscle.com/pages/travis-mash Veloci...
182- Your Questions Answered 22.12.2017 1:01:56
On this episode, Coach Jacky and Coach Crystal join us to answer listener questions on training and nutrition. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffortmuscle.com/pages/travis-mash Velocity Based Training Needs : https://www.mashelite.com/product-cat...
181 - PR Machine Jordan Cantrell and Recap from Recent Meets 15.12.2017 1:02:55
Coach Don McCauley joins us today to recap lessons learned from the recent Worlds and American Open meets. We've also got Jordan Cantrell on - the man who added 30 kilos to his total in 28 weeks and is getting ready to smash American Records. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max...
180 - History-Making Harrison Maurus and Coach Kevin Simons 08.12.2017 55:49
For the first time in 20 years, America has medalled in a world weightlifting championship. And even crazier - the athlete is a drug-free 17-year old. Weightlifting phenom Harrison Maurus and his coach, Kevin Simons, join us to talk about how Harrison turned into a history maker. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-...
179 - Dan Schaefer (Smartest Guy I've Met) 01.12.2017 56:55
On today's episode, we talk with Dan Schaefer - a master of velocity-based training. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffortmuscle.com/pages/travis-mash Velocity Based Training Needs : https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/gymaware/ Ancore Tra...
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