Barbell Buddha Podcast - with Chris Moore from Barbell Shrugged

Tequila fueled stories of strength

Jan 18, 2015

Dive into a nostalgic journey where strength training meets personal growth. Hear about a high school strongman experiment that shaped a lifelong passion for coaching. Get valuable insights on effective nutrition and sleep for muscle growth, plus advice tailored for firemen and police officers navigating hectic shifts. Explore techniques to enhance thoracic spine strength and alleviate lower back discomfort. And for aspiring writers? Discover tips to cultivate your unique voice and the importance of resilience in following your dreams.

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The speaker illustrates how early experiences in strongman training shaped their dedication to fitness and community involvement.

They stress the importance of foundational training principles over complex methodologies to achieve better fitness results.

The discussion highlights the value of pursuing personal passions, emphasizing authenticity and dedication for overall fulfillment in life.

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Reflecting on Personal Growth

The speaker shares reflections on personal growth and the importance of expanding one’s mind and consciousness through hard work and learning. They emphasize the value of spending time on personal passions, like unique ice cream flavors, as a way to embrace adventure and maintain a balance in life. This light-hearted commentary sets the tone for deeper discussions in the episode, highlighting how personal interests can enrich our lives. The importance of finding joy in everyday activities is implicitly tied to the speaker's approach to fitness and well-being.

Intro

5min

Journey Through Strength and Passion

38min

Embracing Personal Voice in Writing

13min

The Essentials of Sleep and Nutrition for Muscle Growth

2min

Strengthening the Core: Techniques and Insights

8min

Perseverance in Passion and Strength

10min

Personal Reflections and Audience Engagement

4min

This week I tell a story about a high school experiment in strongman training, and why that made a huge impact on the rest of my training and coaching career. I think you'll dig it.

Also, some of your training questions answered...

The best way to learn the basics of human physiology and nutrition.
Thoughts on strongman training methods.
How to train for strength if you work crazy shifts. Firemen and police officers can relate.
How do you know when you're ready for more advanced programming?
My best advice for aspiring writers.
My favorite squat program.
How to gain weight for weightlifting
How can you isolate and strengthen the thoracic spine?
If I could go back, how I would train different and why.
What to do if your lower back get's super pumped and uncomfortable during training, etc.

I hope you enjoy the show. Cheers!

Chris

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