Digital Barbell Podcast

SAVE $20 If You Join Before 2026 Option 1: Our Women's Only Group Nutrition Program for women who want to make healthy eating stick without tracking every bite. 8-Week Program begins 1/12/26. https://www.digitalbarbell.com/dgtl-store Option 2: Strength Made Simple - Our 8-Week Strength Training Program perfect for beginners. Program begins 1/12/26. https://www.digitalbarbell.com/dgtl-store App...

$20 off our Women's Only Group Nutrition Program "The Follow Through Formula" Use code "2025" at www.digitalbarbell.com/dgtl-store Program begins 1/12/2026 If you're a woman who's sick and tired of diets and want to find your "forever nutrition plan" without extremes, we have good news. Our second release of our Women's only group nutrition program &qu...

This episode is full of 🔥 content! Here's what we covered: How to boost your T levels without drugs How to know if a workout program is good before you do it How to do pain-free deadlifts How to make gains when your newbie gains end How to break the all-or-nothing diet mindset Grab our "Ultimate Deadlift Guide" https://www.digitalbarbell.com/deadliftguide Work 1:1 with us: https://w...

***Get on the waitlist for our 8-Week Beginner Strength Training Program*** - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/strengthmadesimple We cover a ton of ground in this conversation: How muscle protein synthesis really works after you train What Bill learned from training astronauts (and how it applies to the rest of us) The best way to spend your time in the gym if you’re busy. How to know if your workou...

BLACK FRIDAY SUPER SALE - GET NOTIFIED - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/join-our-email-list💪 In this episode, we’re tackling some of your most common fitness questions — from improving body composition on weight loss drugs to building a strong, defined upper back. Can you still achieve a better body composition if you use weight loss drugs? Yes — but only if you do it the same way you would on an...

*Program Discounts! - Get Notified Here* - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/join-our-email-list You don't need elite genetics to build an awesome physique. In today's podcast episode, Jonathan sits down with coach and author Paul Horn, who wrote "Radically Simple Strength".  They discuss the misconceptions of building strength, muscle, and the real-life knowledge you need to build a legit physique. ...

*10 Reasons You're Working Out, But You Don't Look Like It* - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyouliftIn this conversation, Jonathaana and Austin Current delve into the science of strength training, emphasizing the importance of load management, effort, and progressive overload. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding strength training, the significance of mindset, and how to ada...

Men's Strength Program - Starts 11/3 - Email jonathan@digitalbarbell.com Apply to work with us 1:1 - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us In this episode of the Digital Barbell Podcast, we share personal updates on our training and nutrition while living full-time in our Airstream. We discuss the challenges of maintaining workout consistency on the road, the changes in body composition, and t...

Apply For 1:1 Coaching with Jonathan & Blakley : https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us We're all newbies at some point, but that doesn't mean you have to make newbie mistakes. Here are 10 mistakes we see new people make: Gym Mistakes: 1 - Not doing the heavy compound lifts 2 - Not using full range of motion 3 - Swinging weights to go heavy vs lowering the weight to use proper form...

10 Reasons You're Working Out, But You Don't Look Like It, and What To Do Instead: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift Raise your hand if you've believed any of these myths. ✋🏼 1: Eating smaller meals more often keeps your metabolism cranking.  2: You’ll get more out of your workouts if you keep moving and keep your heart rate up.  3: The best way to lose weight is to avoi...

💪🏼 8-Week Beginner Strength Program Begins 10/6! https://www.strengthmadesimple Have you ever wondered if Prebiotic drinks are actually "healthy", or if you need to adjust your workout program after a fat loss phase? How about if heavy or light weights are better for muscle growth and strength, or if having more exercises in your program is actually better?  We're diving into each...

Join the October 6th release of our 8-Week Beginner Strength Program "Strength Made Simple" - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/strengthmadesimple Can you be healthy and also look like you work out? Absolutely!  The problem is most people only focus on one side of the equation.  Some obsess over “health” and end up skinny, weak, or burned out.  Others chase aesthetics at all costs, wrecking...

After 10+ years of coaching, we've identified several topics that just keep coming up. In today's podcast, we're giving you 10 simple fixes you can make today to start getting better results in the gym, and in the kitchen. Join the October 6th release of our 8-Week Beginner Strength Program "Strength Made Simple" - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/strengthmadesimple Work 1:1 wi...

Not your typical podcast episode here! We sat down to give you an update on the company, our travels, our YouTube content, our workouts, Jonathan's nagging injuries, Button's bum knee, and Blakley's fluctuating bodyweight. Join the October 6th release of our 8-Week Beginner Strength Program "Strength Made Simple" - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/strengthmadesimple Join our fi...

What's most important for muscle growth? More weight, or more reps? My job is giving me tennis elbow. How can I make it stop, and how can I prevent it? If you had to choose between protein powder and creatine, which one would you take? An online protein calculator told me to eat 200g of protein. Is that too much? How did you get into coaching? Join our Women's Only Group Nutrition Program:...

Program starts 9/2! Beginners, here's your shot to build strength simply and safely. Join "Strength Made Simple" and let us take away the guesswork. You don't need expensive equipment, and you don't need a gym membership. The 8-Week Program is only $147 for all 8 weeks. Check out the details and join here: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/stengthmadesimpleRegistration ends 8/31...

Most people who “lift weights” aren’t actually strength training—and that’s why they’re not seeing results. In this episode, we break down: ✅ What real strength training is (and isn’t) ✅ The science of how muscle actually gets stronger ✅ Why random workouts, HIIT circuits, and chasing calorie burn keep you stuck ✅ The 5 non-negotiables every strength program needs: progressive overload, fundam...

Today, we hit the 6 month mark of living, working, running our business, and traveling (a little) in our Airstream. Here are our thoughts on the reality of the costs, time, and effort involved. 8-Week Beginner Strength Program Begins 9/2/25 - Email Jonathan @ jonathan@digitalbarbell.com for the early-bird discount. Just say "Beginner Strength" in the email. Interested in the women's...

Everyone loves a good question-and-answer session! Is diet soda bad for you? How much cardio should you do? Are bodyweight workouts good to do? How often should you change your workout program? Find out the answers to all of these great questions and more in today's episode. Free bodyweight workouts: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/travelworkouts Get early access to the Women's Group Nutrition Coac...

We made a lot of mistakes in our fitness journey. The wrong kind of workouts, too much intensity, the wrong approach to nutrition... The list goes on! We've learned a ton, and now you get to learn from our mistakes! Here are 5 things we wish we'd learned sooner! 1 - Combining strength, bodybuilding, and CrossfFit style conditioning is the key to health, performance, and aesthetic results. 2 - You...

If you're busy...If you're feeling overwhelmed... If you don't know where to start... Start here: 1 - Learn to make whole foods and put them together into meals, not recipes 2 - Eat the same several meals on repeat 3 - Eat bigger meals and fewer snacks 4 - Unfollow the trends 5 - Do The ABC's of workouts (A big lift - Bodybuilding - Conditioning) Simplify your healthy grocery list,...

How do Gorillas get so jacked eating plants? How to make plants good sources of protein. Strength training as an antidepressant. A gallon of fat vs. a gallon of muscle. Why your calves won't grow! Meta-analysis on exercise and depression: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2696963 Grab a free workout or nutrition program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/free Check...

There are some fitness trends that are absolute garbage, but today we're focusing on 5 current fads that are great! 1: Not Drinking Alcohol 2: Eating More Protein 3: Hybrid Training 4: Working Out at Home 5: Getting More Steps Things we mentioned in this episode: Our Training Options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options Our workout gear recommendations: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/articles F...

Summer is the hardest time of year to stay on track. Vacations, kids out of school, and social occasions make it way too easy to put your health on the back burner. In today's episode, we're giving you 5 simple, effective ways to keep crushing it this summer. Grab a free workout or nutrition program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freeCheck out our program pricing and options: https://www....

Q&A Time!  What's happening to your muscles when you rest between sets? Do you need 1g of protein per lb of body weight if you're only training 1-2 days per week?  What motivates us to stay consistent when we aren't feeling it? What does it mean to live with integrity? Is working with bands as good as weights? How do you keep a positive mindset when you're injured?  Check out o...