Barbell Shrugged

" Bodyweight Bundle " Save 66% using the code "bodyweight"   In today's episode the crew discusses:   Basic equipment   Flooring needs to protect garage   How much weight should you buy   Unknowns that make a massive impact in home gym   What size Kettlebells should you buy   Do you need a full rack or squat stands   The best awkward training tools for cheap   And more…   Anders Varner on Instagra...

Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   Learn more about FitOps at http://fitops.org   In today's episode the crew discusses why behavioral health is at the forefront of health and wellness and how to implement it into your program.   The global crisis of mental and behavioral health Why PTSD is so prevalent and how to help The difference in reacting and responding...

Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   In today's episode the crew discuss the mindset of a strength athlete.   How will the Olympics happen and unite the world? The state of gym owners in these hard times Transitioning to online personal training and nutrition clients Why this is the best time to get in the best shape of your life Why you should try new things no...

Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   In today's episode the crew discuss the mindset of a strength athlete.   How Randy found the military. Opiate addiction that started from injuries on deployment. When opiates turn into to a heroine addiction Why you don't instantly bounce out of rock bottom Finding FitOps and rediscovering purpose. Standing on the stage at Mr...

Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   In today's episode, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss the mindset of a strength athlete.   Where does motivation come from. How do you escape the plateaus that come with training. Injury recovery and learning new skills How to handle retirement and finding purpose Build a community and share the love with everyone How to stop...

Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   In today's episode, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss the most common mistakes in the snatch and clean and how you implement these fixes to improve your lifting technique.   Blurring the lines of behavioral health and fitness How military vets transition out of military Building a program around helping vets with PTSD What hap...

Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   In today's episode, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss the most common mistakes in the snatch and clean and how you implement these fixes to improve your lifting technique.   Set up, feet, and grip Common faults off the floor Getting around your knees and the transition to second pull How to fix early arm bends When do you begi...

In today's episode, Anders, Doug, and Devon Levesque discuss the path of PTSD and overcoming the most extreme hardships through service to others.   Overcoming in home racism Escaping drug cartels at the age of 12 Finding the military and watching friends die in your arms Suicide and finding purpose Finding FitOps and becoming a nutritionist Why the struggle never ends And more…   Anders Varner on...

In today's episode, the crew walks through their favorite accessory movements for building size and strength.   Accessory Core training Should you put your spine under load in flexion Can you combine cardio and accessories for strength Why You need more sprinting Why the good morning is the best for low back strength Core concepts of hypertrophy And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson...

FitOps is a non-profit organization powered by PERFORMIX ® that trains and certifies veterans as elite personal trainers. The on-site program concludes with the certification of fitness industry professionals — who are experts in exercise and in leadership, designated as Certified Veteran Fitness Operatives (CVFO).   In this episode of Barbell Shrugged Matt, Anders, and Doug discuss:   The life of...

In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   Nutrition for gaining size Programming for size and strength How much volume do you need to grow muscle Nutrition protocols Exercise selection for strength Accessories for getting huge And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Travis Mash on Instagram ____________________________________________ TRAINING...

" BACK SQUAT BUNDLE " Launch Sale saving you over $350:   20RM Back Squat One Ton Challenge Squat Cycle Squat the House Nutrition for Weightlifters Movement Specific Mobility   Get Strong Here and use code "squatstrength" to save ______________________________________ In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   Why competing is important for strength   Genetic Talent v...

" BACK SQUAT BUNDLE " Launch Sale saving you over $350:   20RM Back Squat One Ton Challenge Squat Cycle Squat the House Nutrition for Weightlifters Movement Specific Mobility   Get Strong Here and use code "squatstrength" to save ______________________________ In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   The origins of Max Out Friday   How to properly build to a 1RM   M...

In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   Relationships with the Olympics and Powerlifting Federations How to innovate equipment to make strength training more accessible Rigorous testing process at Eleiko How to innovate new equipment for strength training The responsibility of designing equipment to test the highest levels of strength Why Eleiko is the leader in ba...

In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   The extreme basics to understanding gut health. How to use tempos to bust through plateaus How long should you be in a hypertrophy phase Post Activation Potentiation for hypertrophy Using bands and chains for loading muscle and decreasing load How to build a base of strength in a year long program And more…   Anders Varner on...

NOBULL is a footwear, apparel and accessory brand for people who train hard and don't believe in excuses. If you think gimmicks in your shoes make you a better athlete, NOBULL is not for you. NOBULL products perform with you when and where you need them. That's it.   In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   Early learning working for Reebok during CrossFit boom.   W...

Post-activation potentiation is a theory that purports that the contractile history of a muscle influences the mechanical performance of subsequent muscle contractions. Fatiguing muscle contractions impair muscle performance, but non-fatiguing muscle contractions at high loads with a brief duration may enhance muscle performance.   In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis disc...

How often do you take the time to tell those around you that you appreciate them?   If you are a business owner, have you given personal shout-outs, by name, to those employees who have made a positive impact this week?   If you have friends, family and relationships, have you made the simple gesture to tell someone that they are important to you today?   After the shocking news from this weekend...

There are countless programs on the internet to build your back squat. With 80+ years of experience on this podcast, we have done them all. In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss: Finding a goal specific program to increase your squat. 20 Rep Back Squat program for CrossFitters Best back squat program for building a new 1 Rep Max Functional Fitness training programs...

Starting his career as a Platoon Leader and a First Lieutenant in the United States Army, Nick Bare has now become a YouTube celebrity and a CEO of a massive nutrition company conveniently called "Bare Performance Nutrition." Currently sitting at about $6M a year in revenue with an eye on $100M (as he says in this podcast) is a lofty goal, but he's proving year by year that it's more than possible...

Are you still rowing during workouts when everybody else is running? Are you still unhappy with your physique even though it's been over a year since you started the gym? Are you still feeling frustrated even after spending thousands of dollars towards your health?   This challenge is for you.   In this episode, Dr. Sean challenges you to finally get what you've been wanting out of your fitness. I...

In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   A culture of pushing each other in training sessions. Training hard in the gym transferring to every aspect of your life. How to train reps in reserve Hypertrophy and muscle growth Training muscle splits The best exercise for everyone in the world - hill sprints. And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagr...

Alex is a former gym owner who like many, was having a hard time actually making money. While his gyms were full, he couldn't acquire, serve, and retain enough customers to be profitable.    Fast forward just a few years and this same guy had 6 gyms fully capped out and he was making 7 figures on each one.    Fast forward another few years and that same guy owns a $50M+ business that isn't showing...

In this special episode, we are bringing you into a live "Pro-Path Seminar" where 1-on-1 Coach Larry Gaier leads a group of fitness professionals through a powerful breathwork session. This exercise will serve you the best in a quiet environment that allows you to put 100% focus into yourself.   At the end of this we want to leave you with a clear vision of why you chose the path you're on today....

Eleiko is a world-leading supplier of professional weightlifting, powerlifting and strength training equipment. "We work to make people stronger so they can perform better, in sports and in life," CEO Erik Blomberg describes the company's mission. In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss: What is the Eleiko difference? Setting more world records than any other barbell...