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Apr 3, 2020 • 51min

This Gym Owner Lost ZERO Members to Social Distancing and Gym Closures: Here is How w/ CrossFit Surmount Owner Nick Magnini and Anders Varner - Barbell Shrugged #455

“Bodyweight Bundle” Last Day to Save 66% using code “bodyweight” - START TODAY   In today’s episode the crew discusses:   Community and culture before Coronavirus   How quick was the transition to Online Classes   How quickly did you train your coaching staff   What have been the ups and down of going online   How has the community rallied around the gym   How do you keep members engaged for the next 30-60 days   What is the long term strategy to reopening   How has the relationship with the government been   And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Nick Mangini on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS   Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   One Ton Challenge   One Ton Strong - 8 Weeks to PR your snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift, and bench press   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM - Giant Legs and a Barrel Core   8 Week Snatch Cycle - 8 Weeks to PR you Snatch   Aerobic Monster - 12 week conditioning, long metcons, and pacing strategy   Please Support Our Sponsors   Paleo Valley  - Save 15% at http://paleovalley.com/shrugged   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged   PRx Performance - http://prxperformance.com use code “shrugged” to save 5%   http://kenergize.com/shrugged use Shrugged10 to save 10%   Masszymes http://masszymes.com/shrugged use Shrugged to save 20%
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Apr 1, 2020 • 1h 28min

The Man That Adds Mass and Muscle to Athletes of the WWE w/ Rob McIntyre, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #454

“Bodyweight Bundle” Save 66% using the code “bodyweight”   In today’s episode the crew discusses:   Rob’s start as a college strength coach How hard it was to learn about strength before the internet Being a sports performance and strength coach for throwers in college The transition from college sports to WWE How do you handle elite athletes and their terrible schedules What is the best way to build size and strength Creating the One Ton Challenge And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Rob Mcintyre on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS   Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   One Ton Challenge   One Ton Strong - 8 Weeks to PR your snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift, and bench press   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM - Giant Legs and a Barrel Core   8 Week Snatch Cycle - 8 Weeks to PR you Snatch   Aerobic Monster - 12 week conditioning, long metcons, and pacing strategy   Please Support Our Sponsors   Paleo Valley  - Save 15% at http://paleovalley.com/shrugged   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged   PRx Performance - http://prxperformance.com use code “shrugged” to save 5%   http://kenergize.com/shrugged use Shrugged10 to save 10%   Masszymes http://masszymes.com/shrugged use Shrugged to save 20%
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Mar 30, 2020 • 57min

How To Build a Home Gym, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #453

“Bodyweight Bundle” Save 66% using the code “bodyweight”   In today’s episode the crew discusses:   Basic equipment   Flooring needs to protect garage   How much weight should you buy   Unknowns that make a massive impact in home gym   What size Kettlebells should you buy   Do you need a full rack or squat stands   The best awkward training tools for cheap   And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Travis Mash on Instagram   ________________________________________________   TRAINING PROGRAMS   Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   One Ton Challenge   One Ton Strong - 8 Weeks to PR your snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift, and bench press   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM - Giant Legs and a Barrel Core   8 Week Snatch Cycle - 8 Weeks to PR you Snatch   Aerobic Monster - 12 week conditioning, long metcons, and pacing strategy ________________________________________________   Please Support Our Sponsors   Paleo Valley  - Save 15% at http://paleovalley.com/shrugged   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged   PRx Performance - http://prxperformance.com use code “shrugged” to save 5%   http://kenergize.com/shrugged use Shrugged10 to save 10%   Masszymes http://masszymes.com/shrugged use Shrugged to save 20%
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Mar 25, 2020 • 1h 13min

The Relationship Between Physical, Mental, and Behavioral Health w/ Johnny Martin, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson - Barbell Shrugged #452

Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   Learn more about FitOps at http://fitops.org   In today’s episode the crew discusses why behavioral health is at the forefront of health and wellness and how to implement it into your program.   The global crisis of mental and behavioral health Why PTSD is so prevalent and how to help The difference in reacting and responding  Taking ownership of your life and the outcomes How to help others find purpose How to carry out a mental and behavioral health program for people in need  And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   John Martin on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS   One Ton Challenge   One Ton Strong - 8 Weeks to PR your snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift, and bench press   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM - Giant Legs and a Barrel Core   8 Week Snatch Cycle - 8 Weeks to PR you Snatch   Aerobic Monster - 12 week conditioning, long metcons, and pacing strategy   Please Support Our Sponsors   Paleo Valley  - Save 15% at http://paleovalley.com/shrugged   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged   PRx Performance - http://prxperformance.com use code “shrugged” to save 5%   http://kenergize.com/shrugged use Shrugged10 to save 10%   Masszymes http://maszymes.com/shrugged use Shrugged to save 20%
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Mar 23, 2020 • 60min

How Coronavirus Has Affected the Fitness Industry, Gym Owners, Athletes, and How you Can Maximize Your Time In Social Isolation w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #451

Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   In today’s episode the crew discuss the mindset of a strength athlete.   How will the Olympics happen and unite the world? The state of gym owners in these hard times Transitioning to online personal training and nutrition clients Why this is the best time to get in the best shape of your life Why you should try new things now What is the long term state of fitness if this continues  And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Travis Mash on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS   One Ton Challenge   One Ton Strong - 8 Weeks to PR your snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift, and bench press   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM - Giant Legs and a Barrel Core   8 Week Snatch Cycle - 8 Weeks to PR you Snatch   Aerobic Monster - 12 week conditioning, long metcons, and pacing strategy   Please Support Our Sponsors   “Save $20 on High Quality Sleep Aid at Momentous livemomentous.com/shrugged us code “SHRUGGED20” at checkout.   US Air Force Special Operations - http://airforce.com/specialops   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged   PRx Performance - http://prxperformance.com use code “shrugged” to save 5%   http://kenergize.com/shrugged use Shrugged10 to save 10%   Masszymes http://maszymes.com/shrugged use Shrugged to save 20%
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Mar 18, 2020 • 1h 30min

The Windy Road to Mr. Olympia with Randy Lloyd, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson- Barbell Shrugged #450

Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   In today’s episode the crew discuss the mindset of a strength athlete.   How Randy found the military. Opiate addiction that started from injuries on deployment. When opiates turn into to a heroine addiction Why you don’t instantly bounce out of rock bottom Finding FitOps and rediscovering purpose. Standing on the stage at Mr. Olympia And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Randy lloyd on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS   One Ton Challenge   One Ton Strong - 8 Weeks to PR your snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift, and bench press   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM - Giant Legs and a Barrel Core   8 Week Snatch Cycle - 8 Weeks to PR you Snatch   Aerobic Monster - 12 week conditioning, long metcons, and pacing strategy   Please Support Our Sponsors   “Save $20 on High Quality Sleep Aid at Momentous livemomentous.com/shrugged us code “SHRUGGED20” at checkout.   US Air Force Special Operations - http://airforce.com/specialops   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged   PRx Performance - http://prxperformance.com use code “shrugged” to save 5%   http://kenergize.com/shrugged use Shrugged10 to save 10%   Masszymes http://maszymes.com/shrugged use Shrugged to save 20% ------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs-lloyd ------------------------------------------------------------------   ► Subscribe to Barbell Shrugged's Channel Here ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedSubscribe 📲 🎧 Listen to the audio version on the Apple Podcast App or Stitcher for Android Here- http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedApple http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedStitcher Shrugged Collective is a network of fitness, health and performance shows that help people achieve their physical and mental health goals.  Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first Barbell Shrugged podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since. Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini. We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast. Find Shrugged Collective and their flagship show Barbell Shrugged here: SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES ► http://bit.ly/ShruggedCollectiveiTunes WEBSITE ► https://www.ShruggedCollective.com INSTAGRAM ► https://instagram.com/shruggedcollective FACEBOOK ► https://facebook.com/barbellshruggedpodcast TWITTER ► http://twitter.com/barbellshrugged
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Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 8min

The Mindset of the Strength Athlete: Motivation, Injury Recovery, and Purpose w/Anders Varner, and Doug Larson, and Travis Mash- Barbell Shrugged #449

Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   In today’s episode, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss the mindset of a strength athlete.   Where does motivation come from. How do you escape the plateaus that come with training. Injury recovery and learning new skills How to handle retirement and finding purpose Build a community and share the love with everyone How to stop focusing on yourself and seek the greater good And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Travis Mash on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS   One Ton Challenge   One Ton Strong - 8 Weeks to PR your snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift, and bench press   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM - Giant Legs and a Barrel Core   8 Week Snatch Cycle - 8 Weeks to PR you Snatch   Aerobic Monster - 12 week conditioning, long metcons, and pacing strategy   Please Support Our Sponsors   “Save $20 on High Quality Sleep Aid at Momentous livemomentous.com/shrugged us code “SHRUGGED20” at checkout.   US Air Force Special Operations - http://airforce.com/specialops   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged   PRx Performance - http://prxperformance.com use code “shrugged” to save 5%   http://kenergize.com/shrugged use Shrugged10 to save 10%   Masszymes http://maszymes.com/shrugged use Shrugged to save 20%  
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Mar 11, 2020 • 1h 13min

Creating Futures Through Fitness at the Fitops Foundation w/ Harrison Johnson, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson- Barbell Shrugged #448

Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   In today’s episode, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss the most common mistakes in the snatch and clean and how you implement these fixes to improve your lifting technique.   Blurring the lines of behavioral health and fitness How military vets transition out of military Building a program around helping vets with PTSD What happens when military personnel enter the civilian world Understanding the depths of PTSD Bringing a future to military vets through fitness And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Harrisson Johnson on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS   One Ton Challenge   One Ton Strong - 8 Weeks to PR your snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift, and bench press   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM - Giant Legs and a Barrell Core   8 Week Snatch Cycle - 8 Weeks to PR you Snatch   Aerobic Monster - 12 week conditioning, long metcons, and pacing strategy   Please Support Our Sponsors   “Save $20 on High Quality Sleep Aid at Momentous livemomentous.com/shrugged us code “SHRUGGED20” at checkout.   US Air Force Special Operations - http://airforce.com/specialops   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged   PRx Performance - http://prxperformance.com use code “shrugged” to save 5%   http://kenergize.com/shrugged use Shrugged10 to save 10%   Masszymes http://maszymes.com/shrugged use Shrugged to save 20%   ------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs-johnson ------------------------------------------------------------------   ► Subscribe to Barbell Shrugged's Channel Here ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedSubscribe 📲 🎧 Listen to the audio version on the Apple Podcast App or Stitcher for Android Here- http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedApple http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedStitcher Shrugged Collective is a network of fitness, health and performance shows that help people achieve their physical and mental health goals.  Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first Barbell Shrugged podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since. Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini. We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast. Find Shrugged Collective and their flagship show Barbell Shrugged here: SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES ► http://bit.ly/ShruggedCollectiveiTunes WEBSITE ► https://www.ShruggedCollective.com INSTAGRAM ► https://instagram.com/shruggedcollective FACEBOOK ► https://facebook.com/barbellshruggedpodcast TWITTER ► http://twitter.com/barbellshrugged
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Mar 9, 2020 • 1h 5min

Top Mistakes in the Snatch and Clean and How To Fix Them w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #447

Host the One Ton Challenge at your gym: http://shruggedstrengthgym.com   In today’s episode, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss the most common mistakes in the snatch and clean and how you implement these fixes to improve your lifting technique.   Set up, feet, and grip Common faults off the floor Getting around your knees and the transition to second pull How to fix early arm bends When do you begin the second pull Overhead mobility and stability And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Travis Mash on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS   One Ton Challenge   One Ton Strong - 8 Weeks to PR your snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift, and bench press   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM - Giant Legs and a Barrell Core   8 Week Snatch Cycle - 8 Weeks to PR you Snatch   Aerobic Monster - 12 week conditioning, long metcons, and pacing strategy   Please Support Our Sponsors   “Save $20 on High Quality Sleep Aid at Momentous livemomentous.com/shrugged us code “SHRUGGED20” at checkout.   US Air Force Special Operations - http://airforce.com/specialops   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged   PRx Performance - http://prxperformance.com use code “shrugged” to save 5%   http://kenergize.com/shrugged use Shrugged10 to save 10%   Masszymes http://maszymes.com/shrugged use Shrugged to save 20%   ------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs-ep447 ------------------------------------------------------------------ ► Subscribe to Barbell Shrugged's Channel Here ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedSubscribe 📲 🎧 Listen to the audio version on the Apple Podcast App or Stitcher for Android Here- http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedApple http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedStitcher Shrugged Collective is a network of fitness, health and performance shows that help people achieve their physical and mental health goals.  Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first Barbell Shrugged podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since. Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini. We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast. Find Shrugged Collective and their flagship show Barbell Shrugged here: SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES ► http://bit.ly/ShruggedCollectiveiTunes WEBSITE ► https://www.ShruggedCollective.com INSTAGRAM ► https://instagram.com/shruggedcollective FACEBOOK ► https://facebook.com/barbellshruggedpodcast TWITTER ► http://twitter.com/barbellshrugged
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Mar 4, 2020 • 1h 16min

How Strength and Service Heals with FitOps Lead Nutritionist Bobby Somers - Barbell Shrugged #446

In today’s episode, Anders, Doug, and Devon Levesque discuss the path of PTSD and overcoming the most extreme hardships through service to others.   Overcoming in home racism Escaping drug cartels at the age of 12 Finding the military and watching friends die in your arms Suicide and finding purpose Finding FitOps and becoming a nutritionist Why the struggle never ends And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Bobby Somers on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS   One Ton Challenge   One Ton Strong - 8 Weeks to PR your snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift, and bench press   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM - Giant Legs and a Barrell Core   8 Week Snatch Cycle - 8 Weeks to PR you Snatch   Aerobic Monster - 12 week conditioning, long metcons, and pacing strategy   Please Support Our Sponsors   “Save $20 on High Quality Sleep Aid at Momentous livemomentous.com/shrugged us code “SHRUGGED20” at checkout.   US Air Force Special Operations - http://airforce.com/specialops   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged   PRx Performance - http://prxperformance.com use code “shrugged” to save 5%   http://kenergize.com/shrugged use Shrugged10 to save 10%   Masszymes http://maszymes.com/shrugged use Shrugged to save 20%       ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs-somers -----------------------------------------------------------------------   ► Subscribe to Barbell Shrugged's Channel Here ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedSubscribe 📲 🎧 Listen to the audio version on the Apple Podcast App or Stitcher for Android Here- http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedApple http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedStitcher Shrugged Collective is a network of fitness, health and performance shows that help people achieve their physical and mental health goals.  Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first Barbell Shrugged podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since. Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini. We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast. Find Shrugged Collective and their flagship show Barbell Shrugged here: SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES ► http://bit.ly/ShruggedCollectiveiTunes WEBSITE ► https://www.ShruggedCollective.com INSTAGRAM ► https://instagram.com/shruggedcollective FACEBOOK ► https://facebook.com/barbellshruggedpodcast TWITTER ► http://twitter.com/barbellshrugged

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