The Barbell Life

Barbell Life

Health EN ↓ 442 episodes

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.

Author

The Barbell Life

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.mashelite.com

Latest episode

Dec 23, 2025

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Episodes

296 - Falling in Love with the Super Total with Sarah Johnson 20.02.2020

On this episode, we talk with Mash Mafia athlete Sarah Johnson - about her athletic background, her hypermobility issues, training to be a firefighter... and now her love of Super Total 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/pa...

295 - New Uses of the Mash Method 12.02.2020

On this episode, Coach Travis Mash drops knowledge on post activation potentiation (AKA the Mash Method) and some new ways we're using it for our lifters. 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 N...

294 - Practical Sports Coaching with Trent Caldwell 05.02.2020

On this episode, we talk with Trent Caldwell about the real world side of coaching groups of all sizes, athletes of all levels, and all types of sports - as well as some great lessons for aspiring coaches. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffortmus...

293 - Injury Recovery and Full Body Movement with MoveU's Andrew Dettelbach 30.01.2020

On this episode, we talk to Andrew Dettelbach from MoveU about how he rehabbed his massive disc herniation without surgery - and the lessons we can learn to avoid injury and recover from setbacks. 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/p...

292 - Measuring and Using Fatigue with Dr. Alex Koch 23.01.2020

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Alex Koch all about the fascinating subject of fatigue management. When should an athlete be most fatigued in a cycle? How much fatigue is the right amount? How do we measure that - and how do we adjust to get fatigue optimized? www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/...

291 - The New University Weightlifting Possibilities 16.01.2020

On this episode, we get into the recent university program Coach Travis Mash is starting at Lenoir Rhyne - how the dream started, where the road has led, and what the future holds for weightlifting. 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...

290 - Perseverance and Starting a Coaching Career with Peter Kenn 08.01.2020

On this episode, we talk with Peter Kenn - son of the great coach Kenn of the Carolina Panthers. Peter is following in his father's footsteps as he pursues a coaching career, but we talk today about the great mental toughness that Peter has which might just give him even greater success than his father. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://ww...

289 - Owning a Gym and Training Young Athletes with Scott Paltos 02.01.2020

On this episode, we talk with Scott Paltos about his long career in the strength industry, the business lessons he's learned, and how he gets kids strong and athletic while having fun. 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-...

288 - Making and Surviving the NFL with Tommy Bohanon 26.12.2019

On this episode, we talk with former NFL plater Tommy Bohanon about his advice on making the NFL, surviving the NFL, and then how he is transitioning to life after the NFL. 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 Velocit...

287 - Pursuing Coaching Excellence with Crystal McCullough 18.12.2019

On this episode, we speak with our very own Coach Crystal McCullough. We cover her growth as a coach, what she's found helps athletes excel, and what coaches and athletes can do to continue to make progress. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffortm...

286 - Business and Staying Jacked as You Age with Marc Lobliner of Tiger Fitness 12.12.2019

On this episode, we talk with Marc Lobliner of Tiger Fitness. Not only is he hilarious to talk with - but he's a wealth of insight on success in business, the fitness industry, and staying jacked as you get older. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxe...

285 - Listener Questions Answered 04.12.2019

On this episode, we answer listener questions on recovery for hurried/older athletes, gaining leg size, jerk technique, elbow pain, overhead stability, 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/travis-mash Velocity Based Tra...

284 - CrossFit Controversy and Getting Jacked with Ryan Fischer 28.11.2019

On this episode, we talk with Ryan Fischer - former CrossFit superstar athlete and now a successful box owner. We talk about is wild life, the lessons he's learned, and all about the controversies he's been through regarding CrossFit. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort...

283 - Strongman Training with Mike Westerling 21.11.2019

On this episode, we talk with Mike Westerling about how he produces dominant strongman athletes - and the carryover between powerlifting, strongman, and bodybuilding. 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 Base...

282 - Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism with Brianna Battles 14.11.2019

On this episode, we talk with Brianna Battles about how women should exercise during and after pregnancy. Having a child is a massive change in a woman's body and life - here's what to do (and what not to do) during this unique time. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort M...

281 - Military Stories and Fitness with Wayne McCullough 07.11.2019

On this episode, we talk with my good friend Wayne McCullough about his wild stories from the battlefront - as well as his journey from out-of-shape to now strong and fit. 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...

280 - Training Fighters with Ricky McFarlane 30.10.2019

On this episode, we talk with Ricky McFarlane about his innovative training protocol for MMA athletes and his advice for building a successful training 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 Tra...

279 - The Power of Inner Dialogue with Mark England 24.10.2019

On this episode, we talk to Mark England about the power of the words you use to shape your life - from your attitude to your productivity to your outcomes. 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...

278 - Competition Nutrition with Simon Chang 17.10.2019

On this episode, we talk with nutrition coach Simon Chang about the best ways to cut body weight leading up to a competition - without losing strength. (We also get into keto, fasting, 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/pa...

277 - Military Fitness with Randall Wenner 09.10.2019

On this episode we talked to my old buddy, Randall Wenner, who is doing amazing things in the military. We talk about military fitness tests, entrepreneurship, and the ins and outs of a military career. 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...

276 - Weightlifting Legend and USAW Board Member Jasha Faye 02.10.2019

On this episode, we talk with weightlifting legend and USAW board member Jasha Faye. We get into some of the recent controversies surrounding the USAW lately to get Jasha's input. Plus we also talk about the past and the future of weightlifting - and what we can do to help. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-catego...

275 - Penn State's Cam Davidson 25.09.2019

On this episode, we talk with Cam Davidson from Penn State. We talk about how he uses contrast training and other protocols to get athletes fast and strong, how he trains differently for the different sports, and what advice he has for people wanting to get into the industry. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-cate...

274 - The Latest on the Weightlifting World with JP Nicoletta 19.09.2019

On this episode, we talk with USAW's JP Nicoletta all about the superstars, predictions, and intrigue in the world of weightlifting. We discuss Lasha, Lu, and Ilya - as well as the intricacies of strategy with attempt selections and back room decisions. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplemen...

273 - Listener Questions Answered 11.09.2019

On this episode, we answer your listener questions on rotator cuff warmups, keeping strength when losing weight, mobility, tendon health, adductor soreness, breaking plateaus, getting strong in CrossFit, and how to get sweet Squat Gainz www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effor...

272 - Kate Nye's Coach, Josh Galloway 05.09.2019

On this episode, we talk with Josh Galloway, another young weightlifting coach on the USAW scene. He coaches record-breaking lifter Kate Nye - so we talk all about Kate's training and how he's got her continuing to get stronger and stronger. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max...

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