Barbell Shrugged

After a life changing traumatic brain injury Sam has spent the last 14 years separating the truth from the garbage, and sharing his quest for health, fitness and nutrition knowledge with the world. Sam built his reputation as an online coach, educator, and mentor dedicated to providing simple, yet strategic ways to amplify your results either as a coach or in your own transformation.    Sam has be...

Founder of The Underground Strength Gym (Manasquan, NJ) which started in 2002 out of my parents garage & backyard. Became one of the earliest pioneers in the warehouse gym business for strength & conditioning.    - Creator of The Underground Strength Coach Certification. Over 1,000 Certified Coaches around the world.   - Creator of The SSPC Certification (Strength & Sports Performance Coach).    -...

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   What is the best training program for building muscle Can you still build muscle mass in your 40s Why playing the long game is the secret to success How to structure a training program for building muscle in your 40s Why muscle mass is the most important thing you can do for lifelong health   Connect with our guests:   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson...

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   How Tim knew he was on an unhealthy path with his health How did he know it was time to make changes  Why was the Diesel Dad Mentorship the program of choice What changes have made the most impact in the mentorship What are future goals after losing the weight   Connect with our guests:   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Coach Travis Ma...

Dr. House has a Ph. D. in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin, which is one of the top ranked public universities in the United States. Dr. House is also a Nutritionist (CN), Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist (FDN), and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP).    House was accepted to medical school without an undergraduate degree, but rescinded because during this time his...

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: New Partnership with New Vitality Launching in 2200 Walmarts across America Major considerations for macros for muscle building Energy requirements for muscle growth  Why building muscle in 40s is possible if you have the right timeline Connect with our guests:   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Coach Travis Mash on Instagram   ——————————...

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   How to down regulate and prepare for sleep The effects of blue light on sleep REM vs Deep Sleep Is meditation effective for improving sleep Why is 8-hours of sleep so important    Connect with our guests:   Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Diesel Dad Mentorship Application: https://bit.ly/DDMe...

Brown fat, also called brown adipose tissue or BAT, is a special type of body fat that is (activated) when you get cold. It's also the same type of fat bears use when hibernating. We are born with a lot of brown fat, especially behind our shoulder blades. Newborn babies can't shiver, a process that creates heat within the body so they use their abundant stores of BAT to regulate their temperature....

Schlesinger is finishing his second season in the NBA working as the Director of Performance /Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Phoenix Suns.   Prior to the league, he was the Director of Basketball Performance at Stanford University. In his time on The Farm, he has revolutionized in-season strength training for collegiate student-athletes, with a method that is now internationally reco...

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   What is the perfect body type for lifting weights What can you do with long legs to have better lifting technique Why short arms and legs help olympic lifts What lifts are benefited by long levers Best body type for building muscle   Connect with our guests:   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Coach Travis Mash on Instagram   ———————————...

Over 40 years ago, back in 1980, a school teacher named Richard Sorin was sweating over a hot piece of hand-cut welded steel in a small 2 car garage. He had already taught the scholastic weightlifting club that morning, followed by AM bus duty, 8 hours of gym class, PM bus duty (for extra money that was used to eventually start his business), and then the jogging club for the teaching staff. Follo...

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   What defines old school strength training. What is the difference between old school and new school training. Why the information era killed old school strength What are essentials for building old school strength How to maintain strength and athleticism for a lifetime   Connect with our guests:   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Coach...

Cody is a former college baseball player turned strength coach , with experience at the Division 1 and Division 2 collegiate level as well as in the private sector. Cody is certified by the NSCA as a CSCS and the CSCCA as a SCCC certified coach.   In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   How to progress athletes in the first year of lifting The right way to run group classes Why play is essential to...

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   What are the priorities for early teenage lifters. Coaching kids through puberty and large growth phases How to coach large groups and get great results Why movement quality is the priority in youth lifters How often should you test youth athletes   Connect with our guests:   Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Dan Garner is the founder of Team Garner, Inc. which offers high-level personalized online training and nutritional coaching for world class results.   His coaching resume is second to none having worked with dozens of professional athletes in 9 different sports. Within his clientele he has worked with three superbowl champions, two UFC title winners, an Olympic gold medialist, two Olympic bronze...

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: How much strength work do you need for hypertrophy Big lifts vs. Accessories for optimizing physique Strategies for getting lean and keeping muscle The role of weight training in a caloric deficit  Why walking is the secret to fat loss Get in touch with Bryan Boorstein IG: @bryanboorstein website: www.evolvedtrainingsystems.com Owner/Founder @evolvedtrainingsys...

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   Does a calorie deficit mean you have to lose muscle. How does testosterone play in weightless and muscle mass What can you expect from your energy and mood in a caloric deficit What is the most optimal training for keeping muscle when dieting Can you build strength in a caloric deficit?   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Coach Travis Ma...

A two-time Golf Digest Top 50 Golf-Fitness Professional & Trainer, Ali Weingroff has become highly sought after for her unique approach to training that combines nutrition, training, and lifestyle hacks to alter body composition and optimize metabolism.   Ali found her passion in optimizing men's and women's health working alongside industry-leading medical practitioners building an authoritative...

Keith Leiting has been an Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise and Sport Science since 2015. Keith eared his Ph. D. from East Tennessee State University and is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. Prior to his arrival at Lenoir-Rhyne University, Keith was the head athletic trainer and assistant strength and conditioning coach at Integration Sports, pr...

Busy Dads 👇👇 2 Steps to Start building a strong, lean, and athletic body you are proud of. Join my free Facebook group: http://bit.ly/DIESELDADDOJO Or Schedule a call with me here and will see if I can help you: https://bit.ly/DieselDadConsult ► Connect with Anders Varner: https://www.instagram.com/andersvarner

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   The greatest weekend in strength sports Surprises and Standouts for USA Weightlifting New winner of the CrossFit Games Is Tia the greatest female athlete of all time Reebok vs. NoBull as CrossFit Games title sponsor   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Coach Travis Mash on Instagram   ————————————————   Diesel Dad Mentorship Application:...

Busy Dads 👇👇 2 Steps to Start building a strong, lean, and athletic body you are proud of. Join my free Facebook group: http://bit.ly/DIESELDADDOJO Or Schedule a call with me here and will see if I can help you: https://bit.ly/DieselDadConsult ► Connect with Anders Varner: https://www.instagram.com/andersvarner

California Strength has dominated the United States Olympic weightlifting landscape, producing numerous National Team Titles, American Records and earning medal recognition on the international stage. CEO and Founder Dave Spitz holds recognition as one of the few USA Weightlifting Senior International Coaches in the country and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.   In this Episode o...

Busy Dads 👇👇 2 Steps to Start building a strong, lean, and athletic body you are proud of. Join my free Facebook group: http://bit.ly/DIESELDADDOJO Or Schedule a call with me here and will see if I can help you: https://bit.ly/DieselDadConsult ► Connect with Anders Varner: https://www.instagram.com/andersvarner

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   Why sustainable fat loss is so hard Why accountability is critical for success How we built the Diesel Dad Mentorship Why you should play the long game for best results How to build a program to effectively reach your goals   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Coach Travis Mash on Instagram   ————————————————   Diesel Dad Mentorship Appli...