Barbell Shrugged

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New episode every Wednesday! Join the Barbell Shrugged crew in conversations about fitness, training, and frequent interviews w/ CrossFit Games athletes!

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BS INTERROGATION SERIES - EP4 w/ James Clear 30.06.2013 37:17

Habit formation expert and olympic weightlifter James Clear joins Doug for this episode of the BS Interrogation Series to discuss forming habits that stick.

68- Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell Shares Tips For Success In CrossFit and Weightlifting 26.06.2013 54:30

We traveled to Westside Barbell in Columbus Ohio, the mecca of powerlifting, to talk with Louie Simmons about getting strong for CrossFit and Weightlifting.

BS INTERROGATION SERIES - EP3 w/ Jacob Tsypkin 23.06.2013 25:09

EP3 w/ Jacob Tsypkin

67- How CrossFit Invictus Coach CJ Martin Prepared His Athletes For The CrossFit Games 19.06.2013 48:05

On this episode of Barbell Shrugged we interview CJ Martin on how he prepared his athletes to get to the CrossFit Games. CJ coaches many games level athletes including: Josh Bridges, Aja Barto, and Michelle Kinney.

66- Interview w/ South Central CrossFit Games Regional Champion Mike McGoldrick 17.06.2013 26:40

65- Interview w/ Julie Foucher 3-time CrossFit Games Athlete 12.06.2013 39:14

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we got a chance to sit down with the reigning 2nd fittest woman on the planet Julie Foucher. We ask her about her training during her year off from CrossFit competition, and how she balances Med School with training.

64- Do You Eat Enough Food To Perform At Your Best? Interview w/Paul Nobles of Eat To Perform 05.06.2013 1:29:18

Are you wondering how you can adjust your diet to fuel performance and hit PR's? Eating paleo is a great start, but to learn how to take your performance to the next level we interviewed Paul Nobles from Eat To Perform. Paul shares his knowledge and experience with performance nutrition from how he structures his meals, and how you can figure out if you're eating enough. You'll learn about the...

BS INTERROGATION SERIES - EP2 w/Dawn Fletcher of MentalityWOD 31.05.2013 26:05

Are you a basket case right before a WOD? What about right before or during a competition? Mentality WOD's Dawn Fletcher explains how to improve your workouts and how to perform better during competition by building confidence and learning to relax. Don't miss episode two of the Barbell Shrugged Interview Series!

63- Is Your Current CrossFit Programming Addressing Your Strengths and Weaknesses? 29.05.2013 1:46:01

To learn why you need to consider individualized programming in the increasingly more competitive world of CrossFit we interviewed Max El-Hag from Optimum Performance Training. Max shares how individualized programming will change the way you perform as an athlete. You'll learn the most important aspects of programming design and how it impacts your fitness.

62- Talking Business and Drinking Tequila With CrossFit North Atlanta Owner Travis Harkey 25.05.2013 48:48

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we talked business (while drinking tequila) with Travis Harkey down in West Palm Beach, FL with CrossFit North Atlanta owner Travis Harkey. Also featured on this episode are former Shrugged guests Justin Metts and Matt Hoff. Enjoy!

61- Interview w/ Travis Mayer and Matt Baird at the CrossFit Games South East Regional 22.05.2013 54:05

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we traveled to West Palm Beach FL for the 2013 CrossFit Games South East Regional where we interviewed Travis Mayer (who ended up taking 2nd place that weekend) and Matt Baird who was ranked 10th in the world for the 2013 season.

60- Olympic Weightlifting Discussion w/ Justin Thacker 15.05.2013 1:21:25

59- Interview w/ Lift Big Eat Big Athlete and Strongwoman Competitor Talia VanDoran 08.05.2013 1:16:33

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast the crew talks training with Strongwoman competitor Talia VanDoran.

58- CrossFit, Bodybuilding, Sumo Wrestling, and Cheerleading... How Broad Are YOUR Domains? 01.05.2013 1:01:44

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast the crew is joined by former Bodybuilder and Cheerleader and current International Sumo wrestler Robert Daniel.

57- Interview w/ 4-Time CrossFit Games Athlete Shana Alverson 24.04.2013 59:32

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the crew is joined by 4-time CrossFit Games athlete Shana Alverson to talk about..... ANYTHING and EVERYTHING. Sometimes our podcast goes off the rails, and this one went off the planet. Lots of cursing and crude humor in this one, be warned!

56- 3 Tips on How To Gain More Muscle For Hard Gainers 17.04.2013 58:44

55- Interview with Kendrick Farris 2-Time Olympian for USA Weightlifting 10.04.2013 37:59

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the crew travels to Johnson City, TN for the USAW Weightlifting Collegiate Nationals to interview two time olympian Kendrick Farris.

54- 5 Ways To Adjust The Paleo Diet For High Volume CrossFit Training 03.04.2013 1:10:24

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the crew is joined by Faction Strength and Conditioning team athlete Laura Meador to discuss how you can make a few changes to your paleo diet to allow you to do higher volume crossfit training.

53- How to Get Stronger Without Just Barbells and Kettlebells w/ Top Level Strongman Competitors 27.03.2013 59:26

This week on the Barbell Shrugged Podcast we are posting an episode we filmed a few weeks ago when we were at the Arnold. Mike and Doug sat down with two of the top strongmen competitors in the United States, Steve Trippe and Bret Somerville to discuss their sport and strength. http://www. BarbellShrugged.com

BS INTERVIEW SERIES - EP1 w/Matt Baird 20.03.2013 30:36

Mike interview CrossFit Games hopeful Matt Baird who is currently (at time of posting) ranked 2nd in the 2013 CrossFit Open right behind Rich Froning.

52- Olympic Weightlifting with Zach and Sarah Krych - Barbell Shrugged EPISODE 52 20.03.2013 46:33

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast, Mike and Chris interview National Level Olympic Weightlifter Zach Krych and his wife Sarah. We discuss Zach's story, teaching the lifts, the OLY lifts in CrossFit and more! http://www. BarbellShrugged.com

51- Gaining Strength and Muscle For CrossFit - Barbell Shrugged Podcast EPISODE 51 13.03.2013 1:22:31

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the gang breaks in the new studio talking about how to gain strength and muscle for CrossFit, and at the end during CTP CAM we talk to 2-time CrossFit Games athlete Aja Barto.

SPECIAL EDITION- Barbell Shrugged's Appearance on Jon North's Weightlifting Talk Podcast 12.03.2013 1:41:51

50- Talking Weightlifting with Attitude Nation Jon North at the Arnold 07.03.2013 1:57:16

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the gang travels to Columbus, OH to the 2013 Arnold Sports Festival and interviews weightlifting champ Jon North. Don't miss this, our 50th episode, over 2 hours of content!

49- Nutrition, Training Mistakes and Competition Prep w/4-time CrossFitGames Athlete Shana Alverson 28.02.2013 1:05:30

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the gang interviews 4-time CrossFit Games athlete Shana Alverson about Nutrition, Training Mistakes, and Prepping for the CrossFit Games and Competing.