
Barbell Shrugged
New episode every Wednesday! Join the Barbell Shrugged crew in conversations about fitness, training, and frequent interviews w/ CrossFit Games athletes!
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Dec 22, 2021 • 58min
How to Have Elite Strength For Your Entire Life w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #621
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What are the best training percentages for staying injury free How to maintain muscle late into life How neurological adaptations play a roll in lifelong strength Why staying strong is easier than getting strong The perfect training plan for lifelong strength Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Diesel Dad Mentorship Application: https://bit.ly/DDMentorshipApp Diesel Dad Training Programs: http://barbellshrugged.com/dieseldad Training Programs to Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/34zcGVw Nutrition Programs to Lose Fat and Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/3eiW8FF Nutrition and Training Bundles to Save 67%: https://bit.ly/2yaxQxa Please Support Our Sponsors Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged BiOptimizers Probitotics - Save 10% at bioptimizers.com/shrugged Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://prxperformance.com/discount/BBS5OFF Save 5% using the coupon code “BBS5OFF”

Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 21min
Why Sleep Is the Secret to Increase Testosterone with Sam Miller, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #620
After a life changing traumatic brain injury Sam has spent the last 14 years separating the truth from the garbage, and sharing his quest for health, fitness and nutrition knowledge with the world. Sam built his reputation as an online coach, educator, and mentor dedicated to providing simple, yet strategic ways to amplify your results either as a coach or in your own transformation. Sam has been featured as a 2x Fortune 500 Speaker at companies like Linkedin. He has also been a masterclass instructor for top certifications like Nutritional Coaching Institute and in 2019 alone, Sam guided and mentored 100+ coaches. In addition to his practical coaching and mentorship experience he has been featured as a contributor, content creator, or guest for brands like Barbell Shrugged, T-Nation, Elite FTS, Next Level Human, and the Primal Health Coach Institute! In short, Sam Miller is extremely passionate about his craft! In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What is the SHREDS model Why is sleep so closely linked to testosterone How important is sleep to hormone balance How does hunger and stress tell the story of hormone balance Why is testosterone so important for fat loss and muscle gain Connect with our guests: Follow Sam Miller on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Diesel Dad Mentorship Application: https://bit.ly/DDMentorshipApp Diesel Dad Training Programs: http://barbellshrugged.com/dieseldad Training Programs to Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/34zcGVw Nutrition Programs to Lose Fat and Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/3eiW8FF Nutrition and Training Bundles to Save 67%: https://bit.ly/2yaxQxa Please Support Our Sponsors Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged BiOptimizers Probitotics - Save 10% at bioptimizers.com/shrugged Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://prxperformance.com/discount/BBS5OFF Save 5% using the coupon code “BBS5OFF”

Dec 8, 2021 • 1h 2min
How to Build a Strength Seminar w/ Zach Even-Esh, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #619
Founder of The Underground Strength Gym (Manasquan, NJ) which started in 2002 out of my parents garage & backyard. Became one of the earliest pioneers in the warehouse gym business for strength & conditioning. - Creator of The Underground Strength Coach Certification. Over 1,000 Certified Coaches around the world. - Creator of The SSPC Certification (Strength & Sports Performance Coach). - Consulting & training of athletes / coaches since 2002 on full time basis. - Consulting for D1 Athletes, D1 Coaches, Tier 1 Military & Organizations Focused on Optimizing Human Performance on All Fronts (Mind, Body, Life, Business). - Best Selling Author, The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning - Daily Consulting / Coaching: I consult with athletes & coaches from around the world, sharing my knowledge in training as well as business building for strength & conditioning coaches / performance coaches. Here are just some of the companies / teams / organizations I have consulted for: Spartan, CrossFit, U of Texas Strength & Conditioning, Sorinex, Hammer Strength, Naval Special Warfare, U of Tennessee Football Strength & Conditioning, Lehigh University Wrestling, Rutgers University Wrestling, Blair Academy Wrestling, Men's Health Magazine, Men's Fitness Magazine, Muscle & Fitness Magazine, NHSSCA (National High School Strength Coaches Association), NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association) & More...... In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Finding a niche in the market Focusing on exactly what coaches and athletes you serve Being skilled in working hard to serve those people Finding holes in the market because you have time and experience on your side How to deliver a world class seminar Connect with our guests: Follow Zach on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Diesel Dad Mentorship Application: https://bit.ly/DDMentorshipApp Diesel Dad Training Programs: http://barbellshrugged.com/dieseldad Training Programs to Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/34zcGVw Nutrition Programs to Lose Fat and Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/3eiW8FF Nutrition and Training Bundles to Save 67%: https://bit.ly/2yaxQxa Please Support Our Sponsors Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged BiOptimizers Probitotics - Save 10% at bioptimizers.com/shrugged Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://prxperformance.com/discount/BBS5OFF Save 5% using the coupon code “BBS5OFF”

Dec 1, 2021 • 1h
How to Build Muscle In Your 40’s w/Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #618
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What is the best training program for building muscle Can you still build muscle mass in your 40s Why playing the long game is the secret to success How to structure a training program for building muscle in your 40s Why muscle mass is the most important thing you can do for lifelong health Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Diesel Dad Mentorship Application: https://bit.ly/DDMentorshipApp Diesel Dad Training Programs: http://barbellshrugged.com/dieseldad Training Programs to Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/34zcGVw Nutrition Programs to Lose Fat and Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/3eiW8FF Nutrition and Training Bundles to Save 67%: https://bit.ly/2yaxQxa Please Support Our Sponsors Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged BiOptimizers Probitotics - Save 10% at bioptimizers.com/shrugged Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://prxperformance.com/discount/BBS5OFF Save 5% using the coupon code “BBS5OFF”

Nov 24, 2021 • 45min
How Tim Crumrine Lost 20 Pounds in 16 Weeks in the Diesel Dad Mentorship w/ Tim Crumrine, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #617
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: How Tim knew he was on an unhealthy path with his health How did he know it was time to make changes Why was the Diesel Dad Mentorship the program of choice What changes have made the most impact in the mentorship What are future goals after losing the weight Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Diesel Dad Mentorship Application: https://bit.ly/DDMentorshipApp Diesel Dad Training Programs: http://barbellshrugged.com/dieseldad Training Programs to Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/34zcGVw Nutrition Programs to Lose Fat and Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/3eiW8FF Nutrition and Training Bundles to Save 67%: https://bit.ly/2yaxQxa Please Support Our Sponsors Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged BiOptimizers Probitotics - Save 10% at bioptimizers.com/shrugged Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://prxperformance.com/discount/BBS5OFF Save 5% using the coupon code “BBS5OFF”

Nov 17, 2021 • 1h 18min
Is TRT Right for You w/ Dr. Ben House, Dr. Andy Galpin, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #616
Dr. House has a Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin, which is one of the top ranked public universities in the United States. Dr. House is also a Nutritionist (CN), Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist (FDN), and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP). House was accepted to medical school without an undergraduate degree, but rescinded because during this time his father was fighting for his life with debilitating diverticulitis. The conventional medical model prescribed him pain killers, antibiotics, saltine crackers, and white bread. This pushed House to question the sick care model and look for the underlying lifestyle and dietary factors that could be the reason why his father was in so much pain. Lo and behold his father had Celiac disease and within a week of removing all grains and dairy from his diet he was symptom free. This was Dr. House’s first taste of Functional Medicine and he knew at that moment that this would be his life’s passion. Since then he has studied under some of the best in the world and continues to regularly attend and present at conferences and seminars around the world. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What is TRT and who is it for? What is the research behind TRT? What are the long term affects of TRT? Is TRT the better than natural remedies? Is TRT the best alternative to kickstart fat loss? Connect with our guests: Connect with Dr. Ben House Connect with Dr. Andy Galpin Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Diesel Dad Mentorship Application: https://bit.ly/DDMentorshipApp Diesel Dad Training Programs: http://barbellshrugged.com/dieseldad Training Programs to Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/34zcGVw Nutrition Programs to Lose Fat and Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/3eiW8FF Nutrition and Training Bundles to Save 67%: https://bit.ly/2yaxQxa Please Support Our Sponsors Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged BiOptimizers Probitotics - Save 10% at bioptimizers.com/shrugged Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://prxperformance.com/discount/BBS5OFF Save 5% using the coupon code “BBS5OFF”

Nov 10, 2021 • 58min
How to Eat to Gain Muscle in Your 40’s w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #615
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: New Partnership with New Vitality Launching in 2200 Walmarts across America Major considerations for macros for muscle building Energy requirements for muscle growth Why building muscle in 40s is possible if you have the right timeline Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Diesel Dad Mentorship Application: https://bit.ly/DDMentorshipApp Diesel Dad Training Programs: http://barbellshrugged.com/dieseldad Training Programs to Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/34zcGVw Nutrition Programs to Lose Fat and Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/3eiW8FF Nutrition and Training Bundles to Save 67%: https://bit.ly/2yaxQxa Please Support Our Sponsors Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged BiOptimizers Probitotics - Save 10% at bioptimizers.com/shrugged Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://prxperformance.com/discount/BBS5OFF Save 5% using the coupon code “BBS5OFF”

Nov 3, 2021 • 1h 9min
Sleep Solutions for Improved Recovery, Fat Loss, and Testosterone Production wAnders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #614
Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash discuss sleep solutions including down-regulation techniques, the effects of blue light, REM vs Deep Sleep, meditation, and the importance of 8 hours of sleep. They also touch on topics like nose strips for improved breathing, the significance of maintaining a consistent sleep routine, the differences between REM sleep and deep sleep, the impact of alcohol and THC on sleep, and strategies for improving sleep quality like sauna use and cold showers.

Oct 27, 2021 • 1h 8min
Ice Bath Science: Using Ice to Burn Fat and Boost Testosterone w/ Evan Demarco, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #613
Brown fat, also called brown adipose tissue or BAT, is a special type of body fat that is (activated) when you get cold. It’s also the same type of fat bears use when hibernating. We are born with a lot of brown fat, especially behind our shoulder blades. Newborn babies can’t shiver, a process that creates heat within the body so they use their abundant stores of BAT to regulate their temperature. Check out Complete Human Cryo Tub and Save 15% using code shrugged15 There are two types of fat on your body – white fat WAT and Brown Fat BAT. White fat is the bad fat that we all associate with excessive caloric intake. Those calories are stored as white fat for use as a an energy source later on. White fat is mostly stored in thighs, hips and stomach and too much of this kind of fat is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. There are metabolic disorders. The white fat in your body is made from large droplets of fatty acids. The cells of brown fat are packed tightly with mitochondria, the powerhouse of all of our cells. Brown fat takes in excess sugar and fat and breaks them down for use as an energy source. What does all of this have to do with getting cold? When your body gets cold, it produces a hormone called norepinephrine. Brown fat has receptors for the norepinephrine and when these receptors sense that hormone, they signal the abundant mitochondria to crank out the energy production. That energy production process creates heat to help regulate your body temperature. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: How to Improve testosterone using ice baths How to lose weight with cold water therapy How to improve immune response using ice Why you Improve strength gains using cold water How to Improved lymphatic drainage and stay healthy using ice baths Connect with our guests: Complete Human Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Diesel Dad Mentorship Application: https://bit.ly/DDMentorshipApp Diesel Dad Training Programs: http://barbellshrugged.com/dieseldad Training Programs to Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/34zcGVw Nutrition Programs to Lose Fat and Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/3eiW8FF Nutrition and Training Bundles to Save 67%: https://bit.ly/2yaxQxa Please Support Our Sponsors Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged BiOptimizers Probitotics - Save 10% at bioptimizers.com/shrugged Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://prxperformance.com/discount/BBS5OFF Save 5% using the coupon code “BBS5OFF”

Oct 20, 2021 • 1h 18min
Phoenix Suns Strength Coach Cory Schlesinger w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #612
Schlesinger is finishing his second season in the NBA working as the Director of Performance /Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Phoenix Suns. Prior to the league, he was the Director of Basketball Performance at Stanford University. In his time on The Farm, he has revolutionized in-season strength training for collegiate student-athletes, with a method that is now internationally recognized. He has been a chosen presenter on both the national and international stage, sharing his philosophy in strength training to other experts and colleagues in the field. He is continuously sharing his knowledge and experience on multiple platforms, including podcasts, satellite radio, and several public speaking engagements. Prior to joining the staff at Stanford, Schlesinger spent three years as the Director of Basketball Performance at UAB, two years as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Santa Clara University, and two years as an Assistant at Campbell University. Uniquely, Schlesinger also played basketball at the collegiate level, which brings his experience to over 14 years in higher-level basketball as a player and a coach. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Individualized programming in a team sport How to coach athletes with different roles on the team Skill and finesse or big muscle and training for body type How to prioritize training on game days Is there a secret recipe for recovery Connect with our guests: Cory Schlesinger on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Diesel Dad Mentorship Application: https://bit.ly/DDMentorshipApp Diesel Dad Training Programs: http://barbellshrugged.com/dieseldad Training Programs to Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/34zcGVw Nutrition Programs to Lose Fat and Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/3eiW8FF Nutrition and Training Bundles to Save 67%: https://bit.ly/2yaxQxa Please Support Our Sponsors Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged BiOptimizers Probitotics - Save 10% at bioptimizers.com/shrugged Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://prxperformance.com/discount/BBS5OFF Save 5% using the coupon code “BBS5OFF”