Barbell Medicine Podcast

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine Podcast, hosts Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki engage in a medical mystery case, exploring the complexities of leptin resistance, the role of wellness influencers, and the misconceptions surrounding back pain. They analyze a quack watch article on back pain advice, discuss the importance of movement, and delve into a patient's presentation of...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss the latest research findings for July 2025. They explore optimal rest periods for strength training, the injury risks associated with CrossFit, and the implications of cardiac health in endurance athletes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding training loads, injury prevention...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss five major nutrition controversies that have sparked debate in the health and fitness community. They delve into topics such as protein intake recommendations, the role of dietary cholesterol, the energy balance model, metabolism myths, the comparison between real sugar and high fructose corn syrup...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss a range of topics including a recent TIA incident involving Olympic weightlifter Maddie Rogers, breakthroughs in CRISPR gene therapy, controversies surrounding Liver King, advancements in diabetes treatment, the rise of Achilles tendon injuries in the NBA, new guidelines for anti-obesity medication...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum discusses the risk of biceps tendon rupture during deadlift, as well as the relevant anatomy, mechanism of injury, risk factors, and practical management  Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today New Stuff: Seminar Sign-up WheyRx The Grip Article Papers : Szewczyk 2022   Kelly 2015   Kapicioglu 2021 Lappen 2022    Jarrett 20...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into a medical mystery involving a 61-year-old man who collapsed just before finishing a marathon. The discussion covers the initial assessment, diagnostic challenges, and the eventual diagnosis of _____. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding exercise-associated collapse and the need...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Flaggenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss recent research findings on heavy walkouts in strength training and the role of exercise in cancer recovery. They explore the limited benefits of heavy walkouts for strength gains, the significant impact of exercise on reducing cancer mortality, and the importance of accurate communication regardi...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss various topics including the aging of elite athletes, the need for improved nutrition education in medical schools, the impact of social media on body image, the benefits of exercise in cancer recovery, changes in college sports compensation, the introduction of AI tools in medical review processes...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into a medical mystery case involving a 38-year-old man who presents with acute severe headache, dizziness, and vomiting after playing golf. The discussion covers the patient's symptoms, differential diagnosis, and the clinical reasoning leading to the eventual diagnosis. Case https://pubmed.ncbi...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine Podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into the concept of progressive overload, a fundamental principle in strength training. They explore the varying definitions of progressive overload from major fitness organizations, the historical context of the term, and the importance of understanding training stress versus training stimulus. The...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Feigenbaum reviews the history of Pilates and looks at research regarding its effects on strength, muscle size, and health. Papers: Latey 2001 Wells 2012 CrossFit Website Kim 2024 Ko 2024   Galvez 2019   Irandoust 2016   Kovach 2013 Oliveira 2015 Markovic 2015 Carvalho 2017 Oliveira 2018 Donath 2016 Carrasco-Poyatos 2019 Persaki 2024 Oliveira 20...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, the hosts delve into a real medical mystery case involving an 18-year-old male presenting with chest pain and a history of atrial fibrillation. The discussion covers the patient's symptoms, diagnostic workup, the final diagnosis, and it's application to health and fitness professionals.  Papers: https://academic.oup.com/ehjcr/article/9/1/yta...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine Podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss three research papers. The first paper examines how different coffee brewing methods affect cholesterol levels, highlighting the benefits of filtered coffee. The second paper explores the relationship between testosterone levels, muscle mass, and strength, with some interesting findings. The third...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into the rapidly expanding world of direct-to-consumer lab testing. They discuss the significant growth of this market, the potential benefits and risks associated with self-ordered lab tests, and their personal experiences with such testing. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understandin...

In this episode, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Derek Miles discuss hip pain, focusing on a personal case of Dr. Feigenbaum's recent injury. They explore the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for hip injuries, particularly in the context of powerlifting. The conversation delves into rehabilitation exercises, the importance of progressive overload, and the consultation process for in...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into a medical mystery case involving a 41-year-old male who experienced a seizure while lifting weights. The discussion covers the patient's presentation, the physiological mechanisms at play, diagnostic workup, and his subsequent course. . The conversation emphasizes the importance of understan...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss the rise of colon cancer, managing elevated LDL levels, micro- and meso-cycle lengths, strength training for muscle size gains, and doctors' knowledge of nutrition.  Podcast 278 LDL Management Lepodisiran to lower Lp(a) Progressive Loading Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Resources P...

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss managing soreness, taking Sudafed while training, the food matrix effect, the impact of resistance training on muscle preservation during anti-obesity medication use, and more.  Podcast 298   Sudafed WADA Sudafed a PED? Factors Affecting Energy Compensation Food Matrix Effect Become a Barbell Medic...

In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss a Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), new research, and a new quack watch segment on Dr. Ardis. Papers: Staudacher 2023 Harer 2021 Bayless 2017 Nanayakkara 2016 Zeraattalab-Motlagh 2025 Nunan 2022 https://myginutrition.com/ https://www.ibsdiets.org/ Ewswaran 2025 Singh 2025   Seminar: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/se...

In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss a mystery case of young woman who presents with severe abdominal pain after working out. Case: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6036518/ Seminar: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/ Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: ht...

In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum review new data on seed oils as well as combining HIIT with lifting weights. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2831265   https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.70025   Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Seminar: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/ Resources Page: http...

In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss weight loss success, maintenance, and how-to improve success rates. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Seminar: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/ Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Got pain and need a professional...

In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss heart rate variability (HRV). Resources : ·     https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17276451/   ·     https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24290115/   ·     https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8608620/   ·     https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5600971/   ·  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1750984X.2022.209288...

In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum answer Barbell Medicine Plus member questions! Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Book Recommendations: Do Hard things -Steve Magness Science of Running- Steve Magness The Cyclists Training Bible- Joel Friel Transfer of Training in Sports - Anatoliy Bondarchuk Science of Practice in Strength Training- Vladimir Zat...

In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss a mystery case of 38-year-old woman who experiences chest pain during a Zumba workout. Case: https://jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13256-018-1696-x Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedic...