Barbell Medicine Podcast

In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss two recent research papers. The first one examines the optimal level of calorie restriction for improving cholesterol levels in the setting of exercise. The second study focuses on risk factors for running-related injuries.  Quack: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFOivKJyIWY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzR...

In this "mystery case" episode, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki walk through a real medical case of a 21-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with a 5-day history of fever, headaches, and a 1-day history of an itchy rash. The rash started on his face and spread to his chest, back, and thighs, sparing his palms and soles. He also reported nausea, vomiting, and...

In the 10th episode of the "Great Debates in Fitness and Health" series, hosts Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki debate controversial fitness and health topics including dietary supplements, alcohol, sumo deadlifts, muscle mass gain, PEDs, and more. Resources Page:  https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz:  https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ For more...

In this podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum review a mystery case where the patient presented with 3 days of progressively worsening left hip pain. He had a similar episode about a year ago that required surgery. Dr. Baraki walks through a differential diagnosis, considering potential causes like infection, crystal-induced arthritis, bleeding disorders, and avascular necrosis. Further testing reve...

In this podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss training during weight loss. While increased exercise can support health, dietary restriction is the primary method for weight loss. They note that strength, muscle mass, and endurance can be maintained during modest calorie deficits, with studies showing significant gains even in large deficits in trained individuals. It was also noted that the...

In this podcast, Drs. Miles and Feigenbaum review a mystery case where thee patient presented with severe bilateral leg pain after attempting a 620 lb squat. We discuss anabolic steroid use, knee pathology, rehab strategies, and more. Case: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4885268/ Resources Page:  https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz:  https://www.barbellmedicine.com/t...

In this podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum review a misleading social media post from Comp Train regarding VO2 max, a new study on using heart rate variability (HRV) to guide resistance training programming in older women, and another study correlating American Heart Association's "Life's Essential 8" metrics with testosterone levels and risk of low muscle mass.  Papers: https://w...

Alan Thrall joins Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum on this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast. Alan, a gym owner and strongman competitor, shares his life update, including his children's activities and gym involvement. They delve into the benefits and risks of strongman training, favorite and least favorite gym equipment, incorporating strongman elements into commercial gym routines, and more.   R...

Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss the challenges and benefits of unilateral exercises like Bulgarian split squats, refute Dr. Gabriel Lyon's claim that obesity is due to insufficient muscle mass, and more! Resources Page:  https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz:  https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ For more of our stuff: Website Apparel App Tech S...

The podcast discusses what happens when people stop exercising, how much exercise is necessary, and how to program exercise with limited time. Recommendations for training on limited time:  Resistance training: 3-5 sets per muscle group per week of compound exercises at >65% 1RM for strength. Add isolation exercises if desired.   Conditioning: 150 mins/week moderate or 75 mins/week vigorous int...

In this episode, Drs. Feigenbaum and Baraki discuss a complex case of a 60-year-old female with a history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and pulmonary sarcoidosis presenting with exertional shortness of breath. Initial tests showed a heart rate of 50 bpm, prolonged PR interval, and patchy fibrosis in the heart. What's the diagnosis? Resources Page:  https://www.barbellmedi...

Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Baraki discuss osteoarthritis (OA), emphasizing its complexity and the importance of a holistic approach. OA affects joints, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced function, with knees being the most commonly affected. Risk factors include age, prior injury, obesity, and inflammation. Diagnosis often relies on clinical history rather than imaging. Treatments include exe...

In the November 2024 research review, Drs. Jordan Feigenbaum and Austin Baraki discuss the effects of de-training periods in resistance training and the potential benefits of carbon monoxide supplementation for enhancing altitude training. New research investigated 20 weeks of continuous training vs. two 10-week periods of training separated by a 10-week off period. The results are....not what you...

In the Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Feigenbaum and Baraki discuss a case of a 21-year-old female presenting with severe throat pain after a gym session involving heavy squats and deadlifts. The patient's symptoms worsened over six hours, and she had no fever or cough. Her physical exam and initial lab results were normal, except for a slightly elevated white count. Become a Barbell Medicine...

Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss the fundamentals of exercise programming. They outline four major evidence-based goals for programming regarding health: strength, power, hypertrophy, and cardiorespiratory fitness. They introduce the WATER model for programming variables: weight (intensity), amount (volume), type (exercise selection), effort, and regulation (how-to regulate thes...

Drs. Feigenbaum and Baraki discuss high intensity interval training. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Hypertension Podcasts and Articles: Article Episode 177 Episode 178 For more of our stuff: Website Upcoming Seminars Apparel App Tech Support on YouTube: https://www.youtub...

Drs. Feigenbaum and Baraki discuss high intensity interval training. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ For more of our stuff: Website Upcoming Seminars Apparel App Tech Support on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDuf2vIU7JY Got Pain? Contact Us: https://www.barbellm...

Drs. Feigenbaum and Baraki discuss a mysterious case of arm pain after curling that gets MUCH worse. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member BRI Calculator Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ For more of our stuff: Website Upcoming Seminars Apparel App Tech Support on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDuf2vI...

Dr. Feigenbaum talks about the body roundness index and compares it to BMI. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member BRI Calculator Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ For more of our stuff: Website Upcoming Seminars Apparel App Tech Support on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDuf2vIU7JY Got Pain? Contact Us...

Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum talk about an interesting case of muscle weakness after a bodybuilding show. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Case: https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/FullText/2017/10060/Severe_hypokalemic_paralysis_and_rhabdomyolysis.35.aspx     For more of our...

Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum talk about excess cortisol. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Citations: Kadmiel 2014 Reincke 2023 Ntali 2020 Stujiver 2011 Braun 2015 Hanaoka 2012 Guidelines 2022 Amorim 2023 Nakamura 2016   Larsen 2021 Colling 2023 Chao 2018 Casteras 2024 Daly 20...

Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum talk about a complicated medical case of muscle pain. Case: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6453326/ Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/str-18-str/ Website: www.barbellmedicine.com Upcoming Seminars: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/ New Shirts: https://www.barbellme...

Dr. Feigenbaum talks about cortisol and dieting. Citations: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/str-18-str/ Website: www.barbellmedicine.com Upcoming Seminars: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/ New Shirts: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/ Tech Support on...

Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum talk about a complicated medical case preventing exercise. Case: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-022-03649-4#Tab2   Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/str-18-str/ Website: www.barbellmedicine.com Upcoming Seminars: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/ New Shirts: ht...

Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum debate controversial questions about health and fitness. Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/str-18-str/ Website: www.barbellmedicine.com Upcoming Seminars: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/ New Shirts: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/ Tech Support on YouTube: https://www.you...