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

223 - The Path to Being a High Paid Coach with Jeremy Augusta 04.10.2018

In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Augusta of BarbellJobs.com. He lets us know about the exciting trends in the fitness industry and how to position yourself for a high paid career as a powerlifting, weightlifting, or CrossFit coach. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort...

222 - Adee Cazayoux from Working Against Gravity 26.09.2018

On this episode, we're joined by our old friend Adee Cazayoux from Working Against Gravity. We go into everything from business to relationships and (of course) 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...

221 - In-Season Training for High School and College Athletes 19.09.2018

On this episode, Coach Travis Mash goes into the different considerations and approaches you need to have while training athletes in the off-season, pre-season, post-season, and in-season periods. 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...

220 - NSCA Head Strength Coach Scott Caulfield 13.09.2018

On this episode, we sit down with Scott Caulfield - the head strength coach from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. So listen in as we talk about how to get hockey players strong, how to make it as a strength coach, and some big changes that are coming to the strength industry. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.masheli...

Pulling Science Snippet: Dr. Stuart McGill on Posting as a Cue 10.09.2018

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Stuart McGill about "posting" and "twisting the bar" as a cue for the setup of the pull. 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...

Pulling Science Snippet: Dr. Stuart McGill on Strength through Stiffness 10.09.2018

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Stuart McGill about fascinating lessons from the recent World's Strongest Man competition - and how stiffness allows our body to neurologically recruit more muscle. 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...

219 - Mash Mafia Queen Hunter Elam 06.09.2018

On this episode, we are joined by Mash Mafia lifter Hunter Elam. We talk about the AO3, drama with weight classes, and how she has skyrocketed her performance recently. 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 Ba...

Pulling Science Snippet: Dr. Stuart McGill on Focal Point and Footwear in the Pull 31.08.2018

Travis Mash had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Stuart McGill during research for "Pulling Science." Here's what Dr. McGill had to say about how goes about determining what footwear an athlete should use for the pull - and where they should focus their gaze. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Sup...

Pulling Science Snippet: Dr. Stuart McGill on Athlete Cues 31.08.2018

Travis Mash had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Stuart McGill during research for "Pulling Science." Here's what Dr. McGill had to say about how goes about finding the perfect cues for athletes in the pull. 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...

218 - Listener Questions (with Dr. Andy Galpin) 29.08.2018

On this episode, Dr. Andy Galpin joins us to answer listener questions. We talk about masters training, rest days, rep schemes, connective tissues, and all aspects of the deadlift and clean pull. 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...

217 - DePaul University Strength Coach Ryan Nosak 22.08.2018

On this episode, we talk with Ryan Nosak of DePaul University. We talk about the reality of the strength and conditioning industry, creative ways to deal with limited equipment, how to assess and track progress, and his thoughts on programming and coaching. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Suppl...

216 - Gymnastics and CrossFit with Dusty Hyland 15.08.2018

On this episode, we're joined by CrossFit gymnastics expert Dusty Hyland. We get into the right way to train children - and of course we talk about gymnastics: how to program, how to progress, and why it's so beneficial. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https...

215 - Nutrtition that Works with Nick Shaw of Renaissance Periodization 08.08.2018

On this episode, we sit down with nutrition expert Nick Shaw to pick his brain about cutting and gaining weight for weightlifting, getting lean, gaining mass, keto, intermittent fasting, alcohol, nutrient timing, 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 : htt...

Barbell Shrugged Snippet: Comp Camp with Doug Larson, Dr. Andy Galpin, and Travis Mash 03.08.2018

The Barbell Shrugged crew talks about Comp Camp - an upcoming seminar on everything you need to know to compete in 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/pages/travis-mash Velocity Based Training Needs : https://www.mashel...

214 - Mass Gaining Protocols with Dr. Pat Davidson 01.08.2018

On this episode, we sit down with Dr. Pat Davidson to talk about stress bombs, mass gaining programming, movement, 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 Needs : https://www.mashelite.c...

213 - Jay Ferruggia on Growing Muscle, Growing a Business, and Growing as a Person 26.07.2018

On this episode, industry veteran Jay Ferruggia joins us to talk all about his path to success - and his new passion to help people be amazing at life. So listen in to hear solid business tips and a barrage of knowledge bombs. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle :...

212 - Movement, Mobility, and how to UnWOD yourself with PT Chris Wash 19.07.2018

On this episode, we talk with amazing physical therapist Chris Wash about how to UnWOD yourself after CrossFitting and how to develop body armor for injury mitigation. We get into movement, mobility, and how you can prevent yourself from having to get knee replacement surgery in the future. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.c...

211 - Programming for CrossFit with OPEX Fitness's James Fitzgerald 12.07.2018

On this episode, we sit down with CrossFit expert James Fitzgerald of OPEX Fitness. We talk about the science of muscle fatigue, periodization vs. randomness, and how to train for CrossFit at every experience level. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://ma...

210 - Mash Mafia Youth: Training Wisdom and Meet Recaps 05.07.2018

On this episode, we recap some of the recent youth meets where the Mash Mafia crushed it - and we also get deep into the philosophy behind training youth for competition and success in their athletic careers. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https://maxeffort...

209 - Barbell Shrugged's Anders Varner 28.06.2018

On this episode, we talk with Anders Varner of Barbell Shrugged. He's an entrepreneur who owned a CrossFit box since the beginning - so we talk about CrossFit, owning a gym, entrepreneurship, learning, exploring this wonderful world of fitness - and how he continues to train in the midst of the busyness. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://w...

208 - CrossFit Athlete Ben Smith 21.06.2018

On this episode, we talk with 2015 CrossFit Games Champion and the man who will be going to the CrossFit games for the record 10th time soon, Ben Smith. As a powerhouse in the CrossFit world, we talk all about changes to CrossFit, how he trains, and his suggestions for those who want to kill it in CrossFit. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https:...

207 - Physiotherapist Eric Bowman 14.06.2018

On this episode, we talk to physiotherapist Eric Bowman. As a student of Dr. McGill, this guy knows his stuff - so listen in as we talk about the difference between injuries and normal aches and pains, adjusting volume, finding a great PT, and knowledge bombs on cueing. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/b...

206 - How Mash Mafia Coaching Has Changed - Recap of Recent Meet Successes 07.06.2018

On this episode, we recap the Mash Mafia's recent performance at Senior Nationals and Senior Pan Ams. So we talk about what we did well, what we need to work on, and how our coaching has changed (for the better!) since last year. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscl...

205 - Answering Listener Questions on the Squat 01.06.2018

On this episode, we get to your questions on the squat. We'll talk about how to stay upright in the squat, ankle mobility, lifting for taller people, strengthening the bottom position, dealing with injuries, 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://...

204 - Stefi Cohen on Getting Strong and Avoiding Injury 25.05.2018

On this episode, Stefi Cohen joins us - the woman who is breaking powerlifting records left and right. But she's more than an amazing athlete - she's also a successful entrepreneur and now a Doctor of Physical Therapy. www. MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle : https:/...

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