Everything you ever wanted to know about CrossFit's most popular benchmark WOD "Fran".  It's 21-15-9 of Thrusters and Pullups.  Our guest Max El-Hag programs for many regionals and games athletes, and in this episode dissects Fran to show you where your can make improvements to improve your next Fran time.

On this episode of Barbell Shrugged we are joined by 6-month muscle gain coach Alex Maclin to discuss the most common olympic weightlifting mistakes we see and how to fix them.

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we break down the Deadlift.  We talk about all the different variations, how to use them to increase strength, how to avoid injuring your back, and more!

This week on Barbell Shrugged we interview national champion weightlifter and 2-time olympian Kendrick Farris and 3-time CrossFit games athlete Aja Barto at the 2013 CrossFit games!

Are you consistently left injured or achey after a CrossFit workout? Are you sick of not being able to train because of shoulder, knee, wrist, or ankle pain? To discover the best ways to prevent and avoid injury, this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast goes deep on the subject with chiropractor Dr. Brad Cole. You'll learn why focusing on mobility is simply not enough if you want to make big progress in the gym. We'll also teach you the one thing you're probably not focused on that will prevent frequent injury and allow you to train more often.

Do you want the ability to squat a "legit" amount of weight? Are you sick of seeing everyone else in the gym out squat you? To discover how a beginner, intermediate, and advanced athlete can improve their squat, this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast goes where most CrossFitters don't dare go: Powerlifting. You'll learn the best set and rep ranges for your current level of ability. You'll learn about chains and bands and why you would use them. You'll also learn about specialty bars and how they can help you squat if you're injured or lack mobility.

Are you consistently blown away by Rich Froning's performances at the CrossFit Games? Do you wonder how fit you would be if you could train all day everyday? To learn more about the 2-time CrossFit Games champion and reigning "Fittest Man on Earth", the Barbell Shrugged crew traveled to Rich's hometown of Cookeville, TN for this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast. Rich shares his thoughts about the upcoming 2013 CrossFit Games which is only days away. You'll learn why the ability to train "whenever you want" is only part of the equation to becoming an elite athlete. You'll also learn why Rich is in talks with NASA, why he's able to eat Donuts, and more about his "side job" as a repo man!

Have you wondered what it's like to be a professional CrossFit athlete? Do you wonder what it would be like to compete at the CrossFit Games? To learn more about what it takes to consistently perform at the high level, the Barbell Shrugged crew traveled to CrossFit Mayhem in Cookeville, TN to interview the "beast of the Central East" Dan Bailey for this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast. You'll learn why CrossFit is a full-time job when you compete at the elite level. You'll also learn what Dan thinks about the use of steroids in CrossFit.

Do you want to have your own garage gym? Are you wondering exactly what you'll need and how to get started? To discover how to build a well rounded garage gym, this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we traveled to South Central regional champion Mike McGoldrick's house to see how he did it. You'll learn what is essential in creating a great garage gym, and how to do it without going broke.

Recording from recent LIVE Q&A w/ the fans