To learn why you need to consider individualized programming in the increasingly more competitive world of CrossFit we interviewed Max El-Hag from Optimum Performance Training.  Max shares how individualized programming will change the way you perform as an athlete.  You'll learn the most important aspects of programming design and how it impacts your fitness.

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we talked business (while drinking tequila) with Travis Harkey down in West Palm Beach, FL with CrossFit North Atlanta owner Travis Harkey.  Also featured on this episode are former Shrugged guests Justin Metts and Matt Hoff.  Enjoy!

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we traveled to West Palm Beach FL for the 2013 CrossFit Games South East Regional where we interviewed Travis Mayer (who ended up taking 2nd place that weekend) and Matt Baird who was ranked 10th in the world for the 2013 season.

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast the crew talks training with Strongwoman competitor Talia VanDoran.

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast the crew is joined by former Bodybuilder and Cheerleader and current International Sumo wrestler Robert Daniel.

 On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the crew is joined by 4-time CrossFit Games athlete Shana Alverson to talk about..... ANYTHING and EVERYTHING.  Sometimes our podcast goes off the rails, and this one went off the planet.  Lots of cursing and crude humor in this one, be warned!

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the crew travels to Johnson City, TN for the USAW Weightlifting Collegiate Nationals to interview two time olympian Kendrick Farris.

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the crew is joined by Faction Strength and Conditioning team athlete Laura Meador to discuss how you can make a few changes to your paleo diet to allow you to do higher volume crossfit training.