

Barbell Shrugged
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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Jun 9, 2021 • 1h 32min
How to End Knee Pain, Increase Your Vertical, and Develop Athleticism w/ Knees Over Toes Guy, Ben Patrick, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #584
Today’s episode features Ben Patrick (“Knees Over Toes Guy”), coach and founder of the “Athletic Truth Group.” Ben overcame debilitating knee and shin pain, as well as subsequent surgeries through a personal journey taking knee and foot strength training means to their fullest potential. Ben transformed his basketball career, going from being continually injured and under-achieving to having a successful junior college stint through improving his own knee health and performance. This culminated for Ben with a scholarship offer to Boston University for basketball, but due to NCAA eligibility rules, Ben turned it down and began training athletes. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Common misconceptions about knee pain Why knees over toes is the answer to ending knee pain. Baseline exercises for rebuilding the knee from pain to performance Why walking backwards is often missed for ending knee pain The importance of sprinting for increasing performance Train with Knees Over Toes Guy Ben Patrick on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— 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”

Jun 7, 2021 • 54min
Fat Loss First Steps w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #583
Fitness experts Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash discuss the importance of tracking macros, incorporating protein in fat loss, and the rise of boxing's popularity. They also emphasize the importance of nutrition, setting fitness goals, and counting macros for beginners. Learn about the value of a monotonous weekly meal plan and where to find them and their sponsors.

Jun 4, 2021 • 14min
Five Fitness Factors for Fat Loss - Diesel Dad Episode 18
This podcast discusses factors to consider for fat loss including managing stress, incorporating low-intensity activities like meditation and walking, and building muscle through intelligent training. It emphasizes the need for a balanced and healthy approach to fitness and finding the sweet spot in intensity for optimal results.

Jun 2, 2021 • 1h 22min
From CrossFit to the Combine w/ Paul Beckwith, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #582
Paul Beckwith has worked with athletes of all ages and experience. Born and raised in Dillon, South Carolina, Beckwith moved to Palatka, Florida, where he was a four‐year letterman in football, wrestling, track and field and weightlifting. Following graduation, he played football at the University of South Carolina, where he was an All‐SEC performer and four‐year starter on the offensive line. After a stellar college career, Paul declined a free agent deal with several NFL teams to pursue his passion in the strength and conditioning profession. After completing his degree in business management, he worked as a strength and conditioning coach at USC, advising the football, baseball, soccer, golf, swimming and diving and track and field programs prior to joining Apex. Beckwith’s multiple certifications include; OPEX Advanced Coach with expertise in assessment, program design, nutrition and life coaching; United States Weightlifting trained with certification in Olympic lifting. Paul has trained professional athletes representing the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), Major League Soccer (MLS), Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) and U.S. Olympic Weightlifting. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: From College football to CrossFit Coach The highs and lows of owning a CrossFit Gym Continuing education and hiring a coach The turn to developing athletes for the NFL Combine Strength, rehab, and performance while developing athleticism Paul Beckwith on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— 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”

Jun 1, 2021 • 15min
Number 1 Reason Why Morning Workouts Are The Key To Fat Loss - Diesel Dad Episode 17
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

May 31, 2021 • 1h 12min
Training for Health vs. Performance. What is the Difference? Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #581
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Goals setting and how it difference What is health and how to train for it Why you are overthinking fitness goals Why performance is so hard to train for Creating sustainable goals and a lifestyle that supports it Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— 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”

May 28, 2021 • 15min
How to Aggressivley Attack Your Fat Loss Goals - Diesel Dad Episode 16
This podcast explores the concept of aggression as a valuable tool for achieving flow during intense physical training. It discusses how harnessing aggression can help individuals overcome societal norms to achieve personal and family goals. It also emphasizes the importance of self-expression and the desire for strength, leanness, and athleticism. Additionally, it explores using aggression for personal growth and confidence, and provides strategies for utilizing aggression to fuel fat loss goals without restrictive diets or excessive gym workouts.

May 26, 2021 • 1h 43min
Old School Powerlifting w/ Mark Bartley, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #580
Marc Bartley was one of the premier 275-pound lifters in the world. At the 2005 Arnold Classic he squatted a huge 1058. Marc has been competing in powerlifting for over 6 years and has used the IPA, APF, USAPL and the WPO to showcase his strength. He currently owns Total Gym in South Carolina. He holds two degrees from the University of South Carolina; one in finance and one in economics. His best lifts include a 1058 squat, 700 pound bench press and a 722 deadlift. His best total is 2463. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: How people got so strong without the internet The mindset to squat over 1,200 pounds Eliminating limiting beliefs around strength Growing a business after athletic performance The similarities of athletic performance and business Mark Bartley on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— 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

May 25, 2021 • 1h 4min
How to Teach Your Kids About Building Muscle w/ Bryan Boorstein - Diesel Dad Episode 15
Busy Dads 👇👇 Diesel Dad Mentorship Applications areLIVE: http://bit.ly/DDMentorshipApp 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

May 24, 2021 • 56min
How to Train Without Burnout w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #579
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: The science behind overtraining Why overreaching is necessary for performance When does overreaching turn into overtraining Why sex drive is a massive indicator of overtraining How to program workouts for peak performance without burnout Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— 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”