Barbell Shrugged

Cody McBroom is the Founder of Tailored Coaching Method , an international coaching company that is built around the idea that every single individual is different and deserves a different plan. Their slogan, "Helping average people understand advanced strategies to achieve above average results." , explains their approach to coaching quite well. They bridge the gap between science and practical a...

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   The benefits of full body workouts. Are body parts splits ideal for building muscle? How to structure full body training. What frequency should you train on body part splits or full body How do you target lagging body parts? What are is the optimal volume of training in a week? How to structure focus lifts and accessories on full body training. Finding the ri...

Dr. Allison J. Brager is a neuroscientist for the Army. She has worked at the storied Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Washington, DC. She and her team have leveraged sleep science discoveries  to provide fatigue management solutions to the frontlines.     She sits on fatigue management working groups for the Office of the Army Surgeon General, the United States government, and NATO. She...

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   When is the right time to use a belt? Most common pitfalls of suing a belt. Advantages of using knee wraps. When do you use wraps and when is it creating imbalances. Is no equipment better than using equipment? Do straps make you stronger? Hand protection and the importance of taking care of your calluses. Best ways to use equipment without creating imbalance...

A former United States Marine, Brad Lokey oversees all Human Performance Optimization for Reef systems Corp as their Program Manager.  Before working with Reef Systems Corp, Lokey worked as a tactical strength coach for 2 years. Prior to that he was the first ever Director of Strength & Conditioning for Stetson University which was a program that he built from scratch. Other stops along his career...

For a long time, training was the only thing that mattered. Everything I did in and out of the gym was designed to make me stronger. Those days do not exist any more. I am an adult, have kids, and a business to run.  My life no longer fuels my training. Instead, training fuels my life. But, that doesn't mean I do not train hard, have goals, or value training any less. I still want to be jacked, le...

Layne Norton aka (biolayne) is an entrepreneur, physique coach, bodybuilder, and powerlifter from Tampa, Florida. He holds the world record for squat in the IPF 93 kg weight class.   Alongside his success as a competitor, Layne is also an esteemed scientist and doctor; having a Ph. D. in Nutritional Science.   Dr. Andy Galpin is the Director of Education: Andy is a tenured Professor in the Center...

Top 5 Back Strength Building Exercises:   Conventional Deadlift Barbell Row Pull Up/ Chin Up Seated Cable Row Lat Pull Down   EMOM Aesthetics Workout For Back Strength and Hypertrophy   EMOM 10 A1. Banded Deadlift: 225 pounds + Purple Band x 8 A2. Russian Kettlebell Swings x 20 @53   EMOM 10 B1. Banded Barbell Rows: 95# + Red Band x 8 B2. Pull Up x 5   See Full Workout HERE   In today's episode th...

Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon, an event in which he holds the American record.   Dan spends his work life blending weekly workshops and lectures with full-time writing, and is also...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Why tracking workouts is the necessary to see progress The best methods for tracking your workouts Why tracking reps, sets, and weights is beneficial for success Tracking calories and quality of food. Tracking sleep and recovery  Things that go beyond objective numbers and why you should track them  How to track progress if you hate tracking progress And mo...

**This week only, buy a Bundle, get 3 FREE Barbell Shrugged Resistance Bands. Only 135 in stock. Act NOW**   Scott is a lifelong fitness junkie and self-proclaimed "gym rat". His love for fitness started off early in life developing a love for soccer and team sports. While most kids had books in their backpacks to bring to school and for homework, Scott always had a soccer ball in his. During lunc...

**This week only, buy a Bundle, get 3 FREE Barbell Shrugged Resistance Bands. Only 135 in stock. Act NOW**   In today's episode the crew discusses:   Using odd objects to build strength. Unilateral imbalances and how to eliminate them How to incorporate sandbags into your training The benefits of stones Why heavy carries are so important to a strong core Why strongman athletes are so impressive Pr...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Simplifying the digestive system and how we get nutrients to the muscles. Why we suffer from so many digestive complication and how to solve them Understanding gut health and why it is so important 5 Processes of Digestion How do you create products for helping the gut biome and digestions How the gut is the number 1 player for healthy immune system Relatio...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Musculature recruitment differences in the front squat and back squat Why the front squat helps overcome mobility limitations Why the front squat creates a deeper range of motion Why the back squat is better for testing but not training Why there is more core development in the front squat Why the front squat is safer to coach in group class settings Why th...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   What happened with Greg Glassman's Tweet What are the next steps for gyms What if the athletes leave CrossFit Should gym owners rebrand away from CrossFit Why fitness professionals are not the best leaders on complex subjects like race and culture The future of CrossFit The future of the CrossFit Games And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Foot position in the squat Biggest faults in the deadlift Increasing Mobility and Stability in the Squat Biggest faults in the back squat Proper progression for increasing squat Starting position of the hip in the deadlift Accessory movements to fix faults and increase strength And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Coach Travis...

Save 75%, over $285 this week on the " Physique Bundle " launch special using code "physique" at checkout. http://barbellshrugged.com/physique   What You Get: 4 Physique Enhancing Training Programs   What You Get:   Core Durability: Core Stability Building Your Six Pack ($47) Dumbbell Physique - Aesthetics Training Using Dumbbells ($47) Kettlebell Physique - Aesthetics Training Using Kettlebells (...

Save 75%, over $285 this week on the " Physique Bundle " launch special using code "physique" at checkout. http://barbellshrugged.com/physique   What You Get: 4 Physique Enhancing Training Programs   What You Get:   Core Durability: Core Stability Building Your Six Pack ($47) Dumbbell Physique - Aesthetics Training Using Dumbbells ($47) Kettlebell Physique - Aesthetics Training Using Kettlebells (...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   How do you think about squatting 1001 x 3 The deadlift records before the back squat A childhood of overcoming adversity Building training equipment for strong people The insane training protocol leading up to the 1001 x 3 squat Nutrition and calories it takes to squat 1001 x 3  Lessons learned from achieving goals And more…   Find Chris Duffin: Chris' Inst...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Goal Setting Basics How long of a ramp do you need to get back to old pr's What program should you start training with Getting back into CrossFit How do you build intensity and not get injured What do you do for increasing recovery  What frequency and volume should you train at And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Travis Mash...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   What role does social media have on the term "health"  What happens if you take your health business off social media? Will Covid -19 force government intervention using technology Is social media positively influencing your gym culture? Can you run a successful business without social media The relationship between privacy and health post covid 19 What are...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Defining goals of specific training blocks  How to build a training cycle Combining olympic lifts and power lifts Periodization and avoiding over training What is the best way to choose accessories Increase weaknesses and make your strengths, stronger Writing your first program And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Travis Mash...

Save 82%, Buy 2 get 5 Free, on the " Stay Home Super Bundle " launch this week. Five Training Programs, Joint-by-Joint Mobility, Nutrition and massive savings using code "stayhome" at checkout.   In today's episode the crew discusses:   The 3 mechanisms of building muscle  Why bands are the secret to hypertrophy at home The benefits of using bands over heavy weights Using tempos and isometrics wit...

Save 82%, Buy 2 get 5 Free, on the " Stay Home Super Bundle " launch this week. Five Training Programs, Joint-by-Joint Mobility, Nutrition and massive savings using code "stayhome" at checkout.   In today's episode the crew discusses:   How to create advanced bodyweight workouts  Why bands are the secret to hypertrophy at home Building Aerobic Capacity and a bigger engine  Movement snacks and gett...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Finding inspiration through adversity.  Fathers suicide and finding purpose Building an online fitness business and inspiring others How the idea of bear crawling 26.2 miles came to be Training for a 26.2 mile bear crawl Raising money and answering to higher calling Expectations on being in a bear crawl for 15+ hours And more…   Connect Sam Miller Science I...