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.

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The Barbell Life

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Health

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www.mashelite.com

Latest episode

Dec 23, 2025

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Episodes

271 - Female Strength Training with Emily Pappas 29.08.2019

On this episode, we talk with Emily Pappas - an amazing expert in strength training for the female population. We talk about what society says and what the science really says about women training for strength - and we talk a lot about Emily's training principles specifically geared toward the needs of females. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: ht...

270 - Dave Ester, the New Kid on the Block in Weightlifting 22.08.2019

On this episode, we talk with up and coming weightlifting coach Dave Ester. He's Mattie Sasser's coach - so we talk all about his unique approach to coaching this world class talent... and what he's learned as a coach. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https:/...

269 - Martin Rooney on Training for Warriors and Being Strong as You Age 15.08.2019

On this episode, we talk with Martin Rooney about the evolution of Training for Warriors and how training changes in our 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. 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 :...

268 - Sarah Davies on Coming to the America to Train with Us 07.08.2019

On this episode, we talk with British weightlifter and beauty queen Sarah Davies. She recently came out to train with us in North Carolina - so we talk all about her training as well as what makes her a phenomenal competitor. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle :...

267 - Christian Thibaudeau on the Industry, Coaching, and Dopamine 01.08.2019

On this episode, the great Christian Thibaudeau joins us to talk about his experiences in the strength industry, how things have changed over the past several years - and what it takes to be a great coach today. 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...

266 - Coach Dan Bell, the "Yoda" of Weightlifting 25.07.2019

On this episode, we talk with a hidden gem in the weightlifting world, Coach Dan Bell. He has decades of experience and insight, so get ready to learn why we call him the "Yoda" of 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/pa...

265 - LIVE with Coach Joe Kenn 19.07.2019

On today's episode we go live with the man, the myth, the legend - Coach Joe Kenn 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 Traine...

264 - Greg Nuckols on Differences in Training Men/Women & Young/Old 18.07.2019

On this episode, we talk with the one and only Greg Nuckols. Greg shares with us the differences in men and women - and how they change as they age. 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 :...

263 - Auburn's Basketball Strength Coach Damon Davis 10.07.2019

On this episode, we talk with Damon Davis - Auburn University Basketball's Strength Coach. We get into the unique aspects of coaching basketball players, his training protocols, and how he manages the crucial factor of athlete recovery. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effor...

262 - Athletes and Entrepreneurship with Sheridan Lintz 03.07.2019

On this episode, we talk with Sheridan Lintz. She's been a lifter, has come back from emotionally crippling injuries, and now works with an organization training the next generation of entrepreneurs. 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.co...

261 - Sprinting Science with Carl Valle 26.06.2019

On this episode, we talk with Coach Carl Valle all about the science of sprinting. We go over how he gets runners faster, and his protocols for training the nervous system as well as the muscles. 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...

260 - Your Questions Answered 20.06.2019

On this episode, we answer the questions that listeners like you have written in. We talk about issues such as DOMS, training for power vs. strength, tactical training, box squats, combining HIIT training with strength work, fixing hip extension, and more... www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supp...

259 - Crazy Cal Strength Stories and More with Uncle Charles Shipman 13.06.2019

On this episode, we talk with "Uncle" Charles Shipman - a lifter at Cal Strength during their glory days with Jon North and Donny Shankle. So we get some crazy stories from him - and of course we talk about what he's learned as a weightlifting coach for some pretty amazing athletes. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/produ...

258 - Westside vs. the World with Michael Fahey 05.06.2019

On this episode, we talk to filmmaker Michael Fahey about his new movie, Westside vs. the World. He tells us about working with Louie Simmons and the rest of the Westside crew - as well as Louie's unique impact on the world of strength. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effor...

257 - Dr. Charlie Weingroff on Squat Debates 30.05.2019

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Charlie Weingroff about the finer points of squat technique and squat science - from front squats to box squats to force plates to neck positioning... and everything in between. 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...

256 - Dane Miller of Garage Strength 23.05.2019

On this episode, Dane Miller of Garage Strength joins us to talk about business, training throwers and wrestlers, and the art of coaching. 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://w...

255 - Tales from the Front Line of Coaching with Steve Brown 15.05.2019

On this episode, we talk with Coach Steve Brown. He's been a strength coach for years and has experience coaching men and women in all sorts of sports for D1 schools, D3 schools, high school, and private establishments. So listen in to hear the voice of experience. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundle...

254 - The Science of Training Children with Keegan Martin 08.05.2019

On this episode, we talk with Keegan Martin - the "crash test dummy" for CrossFit Kids. Now he's training kids through the Brand X Method, and we talk all about the physiological and mental aspects of training younger athletes. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle...

253 - Online Controversies and Hypertrophy Work with Tom Sroka 02.05.2019

On this episode, we talk to one of Travis's former athletes, Tom Sroka. He has transitioned from an athlete to a coach, so we talk about all of that plus some silly online controversies and the programming principles he's found to be effective. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from M...

252 - Just 1 Kilo More with Wil Fleming 24.04.2019

On this episode, we talk with Wil Fleming - a sports performance and weightlifting coach. We talk about the relationship between the Olympic lifts and sports performance as well as tons of tips for coaches and gym owners. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : http...

251 - Jason Khalipa on the AMRAP Mentality 18.04.2019

On this episode, we talk with CrossFit OG Jason Khalipa all about the AMRAP mentality, motivation, focus - and a solid dose of reality on what it takes to be successful in owning a gym. 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...

250 - Project Stronger Jamaica with Phil Tremblay 11.04.2019

On this episode, we talk with Phil Tremblay of Stronger Experts about his initiative to work with some incredible athletes from the country of Jamaica. We also talk about speed and 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://maxeffortmus...

249 - Training for Speed and the NFL Combine with Jimmy and Charlene Lamour 04.04.2019

On this episode, Jimmy and Charlene Lamour join us to talk about the finer points of training for speed and agility - particularly when it comes to the NFL combine. 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...

248 - Crazy Stories and Debates with Sean Waxman 28.03.2019

On this episode, Coach Sean Waxman joins us to talk about recent debates in weightlifting - as well as some crazy stories about his life growing up in New York. 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 Trai...

247 - Your Questions Answered 20.03.2019

On this episode, we get to your questions on bench pressing, strengthening the first pull, squatting every day, fasted training, tactical athlete training, breaking through plateaus, butt wink, 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://maxeffortmuscl...

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