Barbell Life

On this episode, professor and strength coach Tim Suchomel joins us to talk about force absorption, power production, loading protocols, velocity, 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 Training...

On this episode, Matt Bergeron joins us to perhaps lay Twitter debates to rest as he shares the current research on the safety of the squat. We also talk about ways to bulletproof athletes and keep them engaged. 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...

On this episode, we talk with strength coach Tony Gentilcore. He's been in the strength game for years and years - so we talk about his journey, business insights, training philosophies, 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/p...

On this episode, we talk again with James Fitzgerald. We get into the recent changes with CrossFit, what CrossFit does well, what CrossFit doesn't do well - and how James wants to get functional fitness into the Olympics for 2028. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Musc...

On this episode, we talk once again with Sarah Davies - international-level weightlifter and international-level beauty pageant contestant. Recently some pageant organizers tried to prevent her from taking the stage in the swimsuit competition because they said she was too muscular. So we talk about the crazy standards out there... plus tons on Sarah's goals and training as a weightlifter. www. Ma...

Jim Wendler joins us for the second part of his interview - and this episode talks about his current project and love: coaching high school football players. In a world where coaches are grinding kids into dust, Jim is taking a simple approach that doesn't break the kids down and doesn't go that heavy. But he's getting results! Listen in to hear all about it. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performanc...

On this episode, we talk with the man, the myth, the legend - Jim Wendler. He created the 5/3/1 system, lifted at Westside Barbell, and was one of the original employees at EliteFTS. So we talk about all of that and the lessons that Jim learned along the way. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Sup...

On this episode, we talk with Dave Lipson. He's been in the CrossFit game for a while and is now working to combine CrossFit with some bodybuilding influences. And not to mention - he is hilarious and this podcast is a blast to listen to! www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Eff...

On this episode we are joined by one of the NSCA Coaches of the Year, Jason Spray. We get into training different energy systems, how he gets his kids ready for battle, and his career advice for strength 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://maxef...

On this episode, we are joined by Kelly Starrett, creator of MobilityWOD and author of "Becoming a Supple Leopard." Kelly is a renowned expert on movement and mobility - so we get to talk to him about all aspects of movement and staying healthy. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from...

On this episode, we talk to JL Holdsworth about Westside Barbell, injury, business... and how he helped Dave Tate boost his squat by 90 pounds in only three days with RPR. 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...

On this episode we are joined by Brandon Warren - a successful local bodybuilder who is killing it. We talk about what his training looks like, contest prep, and training for muscle vs. strength. 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...

On this episode, we talk with the inspiring and intelligent Scott Howell. We get deep into the science of periodization and how to think long-term about all aspects of fitness. 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 Vel...

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Mike Nelson to talk about metabolic flexibility, insulin, caffeine, and prepping for a meet. 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.mashe...

On this episode, we talk with Colin Iwanski - the sports psychologist for USAW. The mental game is such a crucial part of performing and competing at a high level - whether that's sports or business or life. The mental edge can take some lifters from average to world class - so listen in as Colin breaks it all down for us. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness...

Today, we talk about Mash Mafia's mission and future - LIVE! 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 Trainer and GymAware Data P...

On this episode, we talk with one of the best coaches in weightlifting - Danny Camargo. He's most known for coaching the popular Mattie Rogers, and Danny opens up in this podcast about the dark times when he and Mattie didn't get along. But more importantly, Danny shares how their relationship was strengthened and what he learned as a coach. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports...

Travis Mash and crew go live talking about absolutes, athletic performance, and your questions. 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/...

On this episode, we talk with Swede Burns - the creator of the incredibly popular 5th Set Methodology. We discuss the importance of a long-term view in powerlifting - and of course we talk a ton about programming to pack on muscle and dominate the lifts. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Suppleme...

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Brown - the head coach of the Team USA Weightlifting in the Youth Olympics. We talk about losing fat while gaining strength, how he trains his record-breaking weightlifter daughter, and tons of general advice on programming and coaching. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product...

On this episode, we talk to YouTube superstar Elliott Hulse. He started a successful gym, built an amazing YouTube channel, and now he's turning his sights on teaching others to be strength coaches earning six figures a year. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle :...

The one and only Cal Dietz joins us to talk about triphasic training and his cutting edge concepts for strengthening connective tissue, developing all aspects of strength, and reducing injury. 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...

On this episode, we get to your questions on subjects from periodization to neural pathways to finding the right volume and what to do to break out of a plateau. 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...

On this episode, we talk with Olympian Cara Heads Slaughter about her historic achievements in weightlifting, the journey to the Olympics, and what she learned along the way. 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 Veloc...

On this episode, we are joined by author and high performance coach Ryan Munsey. We talk about developing drive, mental resilience, and the art of motivating athletes. 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 Bas...