Barbell Shrugged

The podcast discusses the foundations of fat loss for busy dads, including understanding the mind, cultivating strong relationships, assessing social environment, and building a strong and lean 'Diesel Dad' foundation.

My name is Aaron Straker. Eating large quantities of quality, nutrient-dense, whole foods and lifting weights are some of my favorite things to do. The grocery store and the kitchen are some of my favorite places to be.   I have a vision that one day everyone at the gym will have the body that they work for, because they realize how they spend the other 23 hours of their day are equally as important.   I want people to see that the answers they seek aren't found in more reps, more sets, program hopping, fat burners, pump stacks, and other workout-specific supplements that provide only marginal value.   I believe that education is ultimately the missing key for those who struggle to achieve long term success with their nutrition. For this very reason, education is the cornerstone from which I build each and every implementation. More.   In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   What is your metabolism The importance of meal frequency and timing Why your metabolism isn't broken Lifestyle factors that optimize your metabolism  How macros and muscle make your metabolism   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"

This podcast discusses the two steps to start building a strong, lean, and athletic body for busy dads. It explores weight loss goals, metabolism, and macronutrients. The five pillars of fat loss and metabolic mastery are also explained, including the importance of a caloric deficit, resistance training, and the Diesel Dad Mentorship Program.

Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash discuss the importance of macros in fat loss, energy production, metabolism, and muscle growth. They delve into the significance of protein for muscle recovery, building mass, losing body fat, and increasing muscle. They also explore the role of protein and carbohydrates in CrossFit workouts, the myelin sheath, macronutrient recommendations, overreaching vs. overtraining, and conditioning routines.

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  

Dr. Brad Schoenfeld discusses training to failure for muscle growth, mechanisms of hypertrophy, mTOR's role, and sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. The podcast explores individualized training programs, rest periods' impact on hypertrophy, muscle growth factors, and muscle density vs. size gain.

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  

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Commonalities between every deadlift Benefits and drawbacks of variations and accessories Pros and Cons of Single Leg Deadlift Sumo vs. Conventional  RDLs and its benefits 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   U.S. Air Force. Find out if you do at airforce.com.   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"

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

Whether it's calling in an air strike, dropping into the middle of a firefight to save a life, or operating as a one-man air traffic control tower in the middle of nowhere, those who make up the Air Force's elite Special Warfare team are some of the best trained Airmen on the planet. And on the next Barbell Shrugged podcast Anders Verner speaks to Tech Sergeant William Johnson who serves as a Combat Controller and Tech Sergeant Taylor Swartz who trains these specialists how to survive any situation and in any environment from dessert to the arctic. Special Warfare operators are who other military branches call when a mission demands their expertise. And boy do they have stories to tell. So, don't miss the next Barbell Shrugged podcast available at barbellshrugged.com. And to learn more about Special Warfare, visit at airforce.com.   In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   How USAF Special Warfare help every special operations group Specific roles in search and rescue Training for survival in bad situations Why mental health is a game changer for USAF training Why the best special operators choose the USAF   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   U.S. Air Force. Find out if you do at airforce.com.   Organifi - Save 20% using code: "Shrugged" at organifi.com/shrugged BiOptimizers Probitotics - Save 10% at bioptimizers.com/shrugged