Barbell Shrugged

There's a lot more to a healthy pregnancy and post-pregnancy than just eating the right food and working out, according to Lindsey Mathews, the founder of BIRTHFIT.  Ashleigh catches up with Lindsey during a trip to Austin to chat with the founder (also a chiropractor and doula) about the company's mission to cultivate awareness and enhance education throughout the parenthood transition through in...

Super teams are taking over the 2019 CrossFit Games. For the first time in the history of the CrossFit Games, the affiliate cup has transitioned into a team competition where athletes around the world can team up to create super teams.   One of the favorites to win the 2019 team competition is composed of Alec Smith, Jessica Griffith, Cody Mooney, and Camille Leblanc Bazinet. The team qualified at...

In this episode, Richard Diaz and I talk about one of the most controversial subjects in Crossfit. How do I increase work capacity while training less?? With so many different ideologies circling the sport under so many different coaches — it's really hard to land on one solid piece of information. Everyone has theories, however Rich has more data.    We talk a lot about battling fatigue. We talk...

Brooks Meadows is the host of Barbell Buddha Rediscovered where he shines light on Chris Moore who, before his passing, left a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom about strength, family, philosophy, science, vice, and how to live an exuberant, self realized existence. He also owns Recess 901, a gym located in Memphis where they put the fun back in fitness bound by the same tenets that makes a s...

There are some "universal truths" about food, health, and the wisdom of our doctors that we all take for granted – but in this episode of Muscle Maven Radio, Ashleigh speaks with practicing physician Dr. Ken Berry bout his book, Lies My Doctor Told me , in an effort to debunk some faulty research and flawed advice as well as empower individuals to do their own research, ask questions, and work wit...

Dr. Jimmy Bagley is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, and Director of the Muscle Physiology Lab, Co-Director of the Exercise Physiology Lab, and Research Director of the Strength and Conditioning Lab at SF State. Dr. Bagley teaches exercise physiology courses and his research interests include: muscle physiology, advanced cellular imaging techniques, and sport performance enhancement.   Dr. B...

Travis Kennedy is a 13 year Navy SEAL veteran. After becoming a member of my gym, CHALK, just a few months, I've always had so many questions I wanted to ask. I mean, who hasn't wanted to be a Navy SEAL at one point in their life? And when you meet one, I feel like you just want to ask them everything! So that's what this show is about.    It's a little bit of everything from an internally super e...

The final mesocycle of the One Ton Challenge is a 4 week peak cycle to prepare you to enter the One Ton Club totaling 2,000 (1,2000) in the snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift, and bench press. The leak cycle prepares you to have the strength and conditioning to hit 6 max effort lifts in a short time period. In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash ou...

In this episode Drew Canole dive into getting out of your comfort zone, following your heart and aligning versus hustling and grinding all the time. Drew's advice and ways to cope with adversity and getting the life that allows you to be you.  They also dive into best daily habits for optimal health and performance.   Drew Canole is nutrition specialist, transformation specialist and national spok...

This podcast is all about evolution: how scary, difficult, frustrating, and ultimately freeing empowering it can be to figure out how to let go of things that aren't serving you anymore and allow yourself to grow, change, and move on. Whether in fitness, business, relationships, or life in general, the key to authenticity and happiness is being able to learn from your experiences, pick and choose...

Frank Duffy is a Co-Founder of Par Four Performance , and Head Coordinator of Strength Camps at Cressey Sports Performance in Hudson, Massachusetts. Everyday, Duffy trains individuals that have their own unique background, from a training, desired goal, and injury history perspective. Duffy firmly believes that in order to achieve your goals, we need to keep ourselves healthy. Whether your goal is...

John Welbourn is CEO of Power Athlete and Fuse Move. Creator of the online training phenomena called "Johnnie WOD" and a hilarious/informative blog called, "Talk To Me Johnny." He also just happens to be a 9 year veteran of the NFL and a absolutely behemoth of a human.   Ever since I first met John at a CrossFit football seminar about 10 years ago, he has always been a great source of knowledge fo...

The Jerk is the single olympic lifting movement that does not require a pulling movement. Driving your body under the barbell is a different beast than pulling yourself under the barbell like the clean and snatch. In the One Ton Challenge , if you are going to make it into the One Ton Club, you will need a big jerk. In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis...

Paul Chek shares methods on staying calm, how to keep your  center in chaotic times and unique breathing exercises. Mike and Paul also dives into understanding your capacity to create your dream outcome  and using your mind to shift it to positivity.   Minute Breakdown:   0 - 18  How to keep cool and stay centered in chaos.  How to look at life crisis as just events that need to be processed and k...

Today's episode is a deep dive into the life of Kara Lazauskas, a health and conditioning coach with a unique background rich in both athletics and adversity. Beginning at age three when she had her lung removed, continuing through NCAA level basketball and a number of serious ACL injuries, to a low point where Kara suffered from depression and a severe eating disorder. We talk about the struggle,...

In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, the crew talks to Marcus Filly about his history from MD to finding CrossFit and his mentor James Fitzgerald and OPEX. Through  multiple trips to the CrossFit games and a team and individual, a season in GRID, and how he began the functional bodybuilding revolution.   Marcus grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. He played multiple sports as a child including s...

A graduate of The Ohio State University, Mr. Myers has since become the Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Ohio Regional Training Center at Ohio State. Business partner with Cory Gregory (who I had on 2 weeks ago), the two own and operate The Old School Gym in Pataskala, Ohio. Coach Myers is known for working out with his students and incorporating more strength training than traditional wrest...

The Clean is a beautiful combination of strength, speed, and athleticism. Strength to move heavy weights. Speed to move your body around the barbell. Athleticism to put it all together.  In the One Ton Challenge , if you are going to make it into the One Ton Club, you will need a big clean. In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash outline the technique...

In this episode Mike Bledeoe, Nick Maier and Kimerly Kesting discuss Coaching and Community.   They dive into, The Strong Coach and the transformations they have had from the program. Accomplishing your life goals faster and in ways you didn't see coming.  Also, gaining skill sets, language, and tools to create the life you want.   Minute Breakdown:   0 - 18  Nick's growth on an organizational lev...

Jill Coleman coaches fitness coaches on how to build their business, find their passion, and balance their own health and happiness too. Coming from a background of fitness competitions and modeling, she's certainly not the first fitness pro who's struggled with dysfunctional attitudes towards eating and exercise and self-acceptance, but she's done a fantastic job of doing the hard work that it ta...

    The One Ton Challenge leaderboard has over 1,700 athletes that have submitted their PR's for the snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift, and bench press. 85% of those athletes are male and 15% of them are female. In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Greg Pitts debuts to break down his findings on average lifts, what it takes to enter into the One Ton Club, and the statistical analysis of all of...

Tommy Hackenbruck happened to be the owner of the first CrossFit gym I ever stepped foot in. At the time, I didn't even know what the CrossFit Games were or who Tommy really was. He was always a super humble guy who never even made it a point to tell me that he got 2nd place at the CrossFit Games. He later became the Broken Skulk Ranch Champion, an owner of multiple gym locations (which was rare a...

The deadlift is the simplest and strongest movement that will test your will and how badly you want to be in the One Ton Club. In the One Ton Challenge , if you are going to make it into the One Ton Club, you will need a big deadlift. In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash outline the technique, mobility, and training to increase your deadlift and ge...

Anders, Doug and Travis walk you through all the details of the One Ton Challenge Training Program.  For more information visit: https://www.theonetonchallenge.com/join Registration ends this Thursday June 6th at 11:59pm cst If you have any questions please email help@barbellshrugged.com  

In this episode, we talk about competing in kettlebells, suples Bulgarian bags, Mike's experience working with Paul Chek, becoming a world champion in kettlebells, and his new programs and Costa Rica retreats.   Mike Salemi specializes in human performance and is a sought after international presenter in the field of health and fitness. Mike has a diverse background in strength and conditioning an...