Barbell Shrugged Rebuilding Strength and Purpose, Travis Mash's Path Back to the Platform w/ Anders Varner, Travis Mash and Doug Larson #822
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Nov 5, 2025 In this discussion, veteran powerlifter Travis Mash shares his incredible journey back to competition after a hip replacement. He highlights the importance of velocity-based training and how it aids older lifters in maintaining strength safely. Mash emphasizes balancing health with performance, tracking VO₂ max, and prioritizing recovery. He also shares a personal story about guiding his son through resilience after a sports setback. The group reflects on how dedication and hard work can shape champions, regardless of age.
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A Meet Rekindled The Fire
- A weekend event reignited Travis's competitive fire after he squatted and deadlifted 550 at Sorinex.
- That experience led him to plan a full return to competition and structured training.
Use Velocity To Train Smarter
- Use velocity-based training to avoid reckless maximal attempts and reduce missed lifts.
- Keep bar speed above a set threshold (e.g., 0.35) to protect joints and preserve long-term training capacity.
Compete Twice A Year Max
- Compete less frequently to sustain performance and avoid overreaching.
- Limit contests to about twice per year to preserve recovery and longevity.
