
Barbell Shrugged
New episode every Wednesday! Join the Barbell Shrugged crew in conversations about fitness, training, and frequent interviews w/ CrossFit Games athletes!
Latest episodes

Aug 11, 2021 • 1h 11min
The Science of Athlete Monitoring w/ Dr. Kieth Leiting, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #602
Keith Leiting has been an Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise and Sport Science since 2015. Keith eared his Ph.D. from East Tennessee State University and is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. Prior to his arrival at Lenoir-Rhyne University, Keith was the head athletic trainer and assistant strength and conditioning coach at Integration Sports, professional sports training academy, in Taiwan. Keith’s research interests include identifying optimal strength and conditioning practices for military personnel and examining force characteristics that underpin athletic performance. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Individualization for group coaching What metrics every coach and athlete should track Using GPS to measure intensity and workload How to measure overreaching and overtraining Balancing intensity in the gym and on the field Email Dr. Leiting 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”

Aug 10, 2021 • 10min
7 Day Dad Tax Challenge - Diesel Dad Episode 35
Busy Dads 👇👇 2 Steps to Start building a strong, lean, and athletic body you are proud of. Join my free Facebook group: http://bit.ly/DIESELDADDOJO Or Schedule a call with me here and will see if I can help you: https://bit.ly/DieselDadConsult ► Connect with Anders Varner: https://www.instagram.com/andersvarner

Aug 9, 2021 • 53min
USA Weightlifting in Tokyo and CrossFit Games Recap w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #601
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: The greatest weekend in strength sports Surprises and Standouts for USA Weightlifting New winner of the CrossFit Games Is Tia the greatest female athlete of all time Reebok vs. NoBull as CrossFit Games title sponsor 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”

Aug 6, 2021 • 20min
The Number One Reason You Have to Lift Weights - Diesel Dad Episode 34
Busy Dads 👇👇 2 Steps to Start building a strong, lean, and athletic body you are proud of. Join my free Facebook group: http://bit.ly/DIESELDADDOJO Or Schedule a call with me here and will see if I can help you: https://bit.ly/DieselDadConsult ► Connect with Anders Varner: https://www.instagram.com/andersvarner

Aug 4, 2021 • 1h 15min
Cal Strength and How to Build a World Class Training Facility w/ Dave Spitz, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #600
California Strength has dominated the United States Olympic weightlifting landscape, producing numerous National Team Titles, American Records and earning medal recognition on the international stage. CEO and Founder Dave Spitz holds recognition as one of the few USA Weightlifting Senior International Coaches in the country and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Taking a leap of faith to make the Olympics Finding a coach before the internet How to build a program with a winning culture How Wes Kitts is training for the Olympics The Olympic dream and the pursuit of gold Dave Spitz 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”

Aug 3, 2021 • 18min
Fat Loss vs. Transformation - Diesel Dad Episode 33
Busy Dads 👇👇 2 Steps to Start building a strong, lean, and athletic body you are proud of. Join my free Facebook group: http://bit.ly/DIESELDADDOJO Or Schedule a call with me here and will see if I can help you: https://bit.ly/DieselDadConsult ► Connect with Anders Varner: https://www.instagram.com/andersvarner

Aug 2, 2021 • 51min
Step - By - Step Solution to Sustainable Fat Loss w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #599
Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash discuss the challenges of sustainable fat loss, the importance of accountability and playing the long game, finding a trustworthy coach, consistent daily action, positive self-talk, simplicity in food choices, and personal anecdotes about their own fitness journeys.

Jul 30, 2021 • 1h 2min
Building the Diesel Dad Mentorship Part 3 w/ John Swanson - Diesel Dad Episode 33
Busy Dads 👇👇 2 Steps to Start building a strong, lean, and athletic body you are proud of. Join my free Facebook group: http://bit.ly/DIESELDADDOJO Or Schedule a call with me here and will see if I can help you: https://bit.ly/DieselDadConsult ► Connect with Anders Varner: https://www.instagram.com/andersvarner ► Connect with John Swanson: https://www.instagram.com/johnwswanson

Jul 29, 2021 • 56min
Building the Diesel Dad Mentorship Part 2 w/ John Swanson - Diesel Dad Episode 31
Busy Dads 👇👇 2 Steps to Start building a strong, lean, and athletic body you are proud of. Join my free Facebook group: http://bit.ly/DIESELDADDOJO Or Schedule a call with me here and will see if I can help you: https://bit.ly/DieselDadConsult ► Connect with Anders Varner: https://www.instagram.com/andersvarner ► Connect with John Swanson: https://www.instagram.com/johnwswanson

Jul 28, 2021 • 43min
Building the Diesel Dad Mentorship Part 1 w/ John Swanson - Diesel Dad Episode 30
Busy Dads 👇👇 2 Steps to Start building a strong, lean, and athletic body you are proud of. Join my free Facebook group: http://bit.ly/DIESELDADDOJO Or Schedule a call with me here and will see if I can help you: https://bit.ly/DieselDadConsult ► Connect with Anders Varner: https://www.instagram.com/andersvarner ► Connect with John Swanson: https://www.instagram.com/johnwswanson