Barbell Shrugged

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...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Rules and regulations for reopening gyms  How will the gym experience look when you work out Will CrossFit gyms survive the social distancing  What happens when big box gym chains go bankrupt What is the role of coaches in educating on health post Covid-19 Best strategies for building an online business Will most people stay home or will they return to gyms...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Breakdown of energy systems  What are the best tools for testing and assessing capacity Is there a way to not be in pain training the anaerobic system How to go short, medium, and long and not red line The importance of having an efficient aerobic system Strategies for recovery and how the aerobic system plays into recovery Why you redline and what you can...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Why do so many males struggle with Low Testosterone Why fit individuals are struggling to lose weight Understanding maintenance, surplus, and deficit calories How long should you stay in a caloric deficit The affects of overtraining on your hormones  Is adrenal fatigue real and what is actually happening Why doing the little things have a massive benefit on...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Anders new training goals  How to drop time in the mile How to write a program for dropping a minute off your mile Energy system training: sprints and long runs How much flexibility should you have in your programming How long should be be 100% on program What is appropriate when going off of your program And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   How to implement the Squat Everyday Protocol  Why Front Squats are the best option for increasing total strength Why using bands builds maximal strength Why the front squat has the best carryover to increasing the squat and deadlift Why you should do an 800m lunge everyday Training and business with Arnold Schwarzenegger Why you need a little dysfunction in...

5 Day Sale: Save 75% Buy 1 Get 4 Free - Nutrition Bundle - Start Today   In today's episode the crew discusses:   The benefits of maintenance calories  Why the world is overeating but the fitness industry is underrated How long should you eat at maintenance calories What are the best ways to lose fat How do you eat to build muscle What is the best way to reverse diet How can you build confidence i...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Coaching and programming for Strongman athletes  Coaching at all levels from high school to the NFL What is a tiered system that can help all athletes get stronger What does an NFL Training Session look like What are the habits of the best athletes in the pros  How do you recover faster and more efficiently How to use CrossFit training to build pure strengt...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   Gaining muscle at home without weights  Best exercises and strategies for building muscle without heavy weights Increasing strength using tempos How to use tempos for increased mobility and stability Should you be bulking while social distancing  Can you still lose body fat during social distancing Best foods and nutrition strategies during social distancin...

In today's episode the crew discusses:   The Intermittent Fasting Study at CSU Fullerton Why other diets always regress to the mean Strength training tactics for coaching athletes in the UFC How quickly do UFC fighters recover after fights How do you build a training program for elite fighters What sports are hit the hardest by the coronavirus Why there is always a way to train, move, and progress...

How to take your fitness business online?   What are the upsides to an online fitness business?   What are the downsides?   Main differences in coaching, communication, and getting buy in from athletes?   What level service are you providing to your clients?   How do you get new clients?   Building a sales funnel?   Lead capture   Athlete nurture (FB groups, slack channels)   And more…   Anders Va...

" Bodyweight Bundle " Last Day to Save 66% using code "bodyweight" - START TODAY   In today's episode the crew discusses:   Community and culture before Coronavirus   How quick was the transition to Online Classes   How quickly did you train your coaching staff   What have been the ups and down of going online   How has the community rallied around the gym   How do you keep members engaged for the...

" Bodyweight Bundle " Save 66% using the code "bodyweight"   In today's episode the crew discusses:   Rob's start as a college strength coach How hard it was to learn about strength before the internet Being a sports performance and strength coach for throwers in college The transition from college sports to WWE How do you handle elite athletes and their terrible schedules What is the best way to...