

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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Nov 9, 2020 • 1h 3min
How to Train: Function Bodybuilding vs. Bodybuilding Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #519
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What is Functional Bodybuilding What makes bodybuilding training so specific Will bodybuilding make you stronger Is functional bodybuilding the best way to train for athleticism. How can you use both to get super jacked Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— 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 Fittogether - Fitness ONLY Social Media App Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Nov 4, 2020 • 1h 12min
Performance Nutrition, Supplements, and Fat Loss w/ Matt Musgrave, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #518
This week only: Buy One Get One Free using code "iwantabs" Buy EMOM Aesthetics: Glutes and Abs Get EMOM Aesthetics: Arms and Abs FREE In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: The story of Barbell Shrugged Partnering with Walmart Uncovering the good is a sea of snake oil supplement industry How to bring better living at a low cost to meet Walmart audience How does strength tailing fit into the Walmart business model How to leave an imprint on global health through fitness and nutrition Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— 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 Fittogether - Fitness ONLY Social Media App Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Nov 2, 2020 • 1h 2min
Barbell Shrugged Partners with Walmart, Inc w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #517
This week only: Buy One Get One Free using code "iwantabs" Buy EMOM Aesthetics: Glutes and Abs Get EMOM Aesthetics: Arms and Abs FREE In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: The Great Fall that crushed Anders’ Shoulder Our partnership with the largest retailer in the world. How we can affect change in underserved populations How we are working with pharmacists to bridge the gap between fitness and medicine The future of of fitness in retail Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— 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 Fittogether - Fitness ONLY Social Media App Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Oct 28, 2020 • 1h 23min
Why Bodybuilders Have So Much Muscle w/ Coach Kassem, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #516
Barbell Shrugged’s “Functional Fitness Bundle” is for the functional fitness athlete that wants to improve their strength, gymnastics, weightlifting and build a bigger engine in six weeks. Program Goals: Improve Gymnastics Increase Raw Strength Master Olympic Lifts Brutal Anaerobic Endurance Metcons Build Aerobic Capacity Peak for the CrossFit Open What you get: Seven Functional Fitness, Goal Specific Training Programs Gymnastics Focused Functional Fitness - 6-Week Gymnastics Focused CrossFit Program ($47) Shrugged Functional Weightlifting - 6-Week Olympic Weightlifting Focused CrossFit Program ($47) Strength Bias Functional Fitness - 6-Week Strength Bias CrossFit Program ($47) Anaerobic Assault - 12-Week Anaerobic Engine Building Accessory Program ($47) Aerobic Monster - 12-Week Aerobic Capacity Accessory Program ($47) Open Prep - 7-Week Competition Prep Cycle ($47) Advanced Functional Fitness Workout Builder - 6-Week Advanced CrossFit Strength and Conditioning Template ($47) Total Retail Value $329 for all 7 Programs. This week only, get all seven programs for $97, saving you 70% off retail. Use code “functional” at checkout to save 70%. 7 Programs for the price of 2 saving you over $329. Barbell Shrugged’s “Functional Fitness Bundle” is for the functional fitness athlete that wants to improve their strength, gymnastics, weightlifting and build a bigger engine in six weeks. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Building private science lab for strength How to accurately test strength and muscle How does hypertrophy correlate to performance Why don’t bodybuilders test 1 rep maxes Are bodybuilders actually strong? Coach Kassem on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— 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 Fittogether - Fitness ONLY Social Media App Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Oct 26, 2020 • 1h 12min
Metabolic Stress: Science and Application of Sick Pumps and Building Muscle w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #515
Barbell Shrugged’s “Functional Fitness Bundle” is for the functional fitness athlete that wants to improve their strength, gymnastics, weightlifting and build a bigger engine in six weeks. Program Goals: Improve Gymnastics Increase Raw Strength Master Olympic Lifts Brutal Anaerobic Endurance Metcons Build Aerobic Capacity Peak for the CrossFit Open What you get: Seven Functional Fitness, Goal Specific Training Programs Gymnastics Focused Functional Fitness - 6-Week Gymnastics Focused CrossFit Program ($47) Shrugged Functional Weightlifting - 6-Week Olympic Weightlifting Focused CrossFit Program ($47) Strength Bias Functional Fitness - 6-Week Strength Bias CrossFit Program ($47) Anaerobic Assault - 12-Week Anaerobic Engine Building Accessory Program ($47) Aerobic Monster - 12-Week Aerobic Capacity Accessory Program ($47) Open Prep - 7-Week Competition Prep Cycle ($47) Advanced Functional Fitness Workout Builder - 6-Week Advanced CrossFit Strength and Conditioning Template ($47) Total Retail Value $329 for all 7 Programs. This week only, get all seven programs for $97, saving you 70% off retail. Use code “functional” at checkout to save 70%. 7 Programs for the price of 2 saving you over $329. Barbell Shrugged’s “Functional Fitness Bundle” is for the functional fitness athlete that wants to improve their strength, gymnastics, weightlifting and build a bigger engine in six weeks. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What is Metabolite Training (Metabolic Stress) What are the three mechanisms of hypertrophy What is metabolic stress Benefits of getting a pump for building muscle Common drawbacks to this intensity What are the best methods for this training Post Activation Potentiation Four most common forms of Metabolic Stress Training Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— 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 Fittogether - Fitness ONLY Social Media App Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 2min
Why Strength Training Makes You Smarter and the Brain Protein Responsible for it All w/ Dr. John Ratey, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #514
This week only, save 20% on the “Boulders for Shoulders” for functional fitness athletes using the code “boulders” at checkout. Sale ends Friday. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: How did fitness get linked to brain development? Why does intense exercise help develop intelligence? I strength training more optimal than cardio for brain development What is BDNF and how does it connect the different parts of the brain. How does exercise help fight ADHD, Alzheimers, Addiction, and Depression Dr. John Ratey on Twitter Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram This week only, save 20% on the “Boulders for Shoulders” for functional fitness athletes using the code “boulders” at checkout. Sale ends Friday. ———————————————— 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 Fittogether - Fitness ONLY Social Media App Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Oct 19, 2020 • 59min
The Conjugate Method: How to Implement Max Effort, Dynamic Effort, and PR Every Single Day w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #513
This week only, save 20% on the “Boulders for Shoulders” for functional fitness athletes using the code “boulders” at checkout. Sale ends Friday. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What is the Conjugate Method? What is max effort day? How to implement dynamic days? Why it is important to PR everyday Is the Conjugate method the best program for maximizing strength? Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram This week only, save 20% on the “Boulders for Shoulders” for functional fitness athletes using the code “boulders” at checkout. Sale ends Friday. ———————————————— 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 Fittogether - Fitness ONLY Social Media App Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 17min
Sex, Stem Cells, and Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Amy Killen Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #512
This week only, save 20% on the 20 Rep Back Squat Program for functional fitness athletes using the code “20rep” at checkout. Sale ends Friday. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: The science of stem cells. What is regenerative medicine How does training improve sexual dysfunction How does medicine help us age younger What is the perfect combination of science, training, and medicine. Dr. Amy Killen on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram This week only, save 20% on the 20 Rep Back Squat Program for functional fitness athletes using the code “20rep” at checkout. Sale ends Friday. ———————————————— 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 Legion Athletics Whey Protein, Creatine, and Pre-Workout - Save 20% using code “SHRUGGED” Fittogether - Fitness ONLY Social Media App Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Oct 12, 2020 • 58min
Using Accommodating Resistance to Add Size, Strength, and Muscle w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #511
This week only, save 20% on the 20 Rep Back Squat Program for functional fitness athletes using the code “20rep” at checkout. Sale ends Friday. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What is accommodating resistance? Why accommodating resistance is so effective How to train weaknesses using accommodating resistance How to use progressive overload with accommodating resistance What tools can you use for accommodating resistance Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram This week only, save 20% on the 20 Rep Back Squat Program for functional fitness athletes using the code “20rep” at checkout. Sale ends Friday. ———————————————— 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 Legion Athletics Whey Protein, Creatine, and Pre-Workout - Save 20% using code “SHRUGGED” Fittogether - Fitness ONLY Social Media App Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes

Oct 7, 2020 • 1h 27min
How to Build a Strength Programs w/ Spencer Arnold, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #510
The Stay Home Super Bundle is for the At-Home Athlete with minimal equipment that wants to increase their strength, conditioning, and hypertrophy in 8-weeks. Code “stayhome” saves you 82% on all 7 programs. What You Get: DIY Bodyweight Metcons – Bodyweight Strength + Conditioning Workout Builder ($47) Advanced Bodyweight – Muscle Building Bodyweight Training ($47) Bands and Bodyweight – Hypertrophy Focused, Band and Bodyweight training ($47) Kettlebell Physique – Hypertrophy Focused, Kettlebell Strength Training ($47) Aerobic Monster – Increase Aerobic Capacity with Running, Rowing, or Airdyne ($47) Two Bonus Resources to increase recovery and dial in your nutrition: Maximum Mobility – Joint-by-joint assessment, exercises, and drills to increase mobility ($147). Faction Foods Nutrition Course – How To Eat and Create Systems for Health and Longevity ($97) Total Retail Value $479 for all 7 Programs. 7 Programs for the Price of 2 saving you over $350 The “Stay Home Super Bundle” brings hypertrophy, muscle, and engine building training programs to help you achieve maximum results with minimal equipment. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: How do you get team athletes learning snatch and clean and jerk? How do you build team culture? How do you get buy in from your athletes? Best way to get buy in from other coaches? How do you set standards and ensure they are being upheld? Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— 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 Legion Athletics Whey Protein, Creatine, and Pre-Workout - Save 20% using code “SHRUGGED” Fittogether - Fitness ONLY Social Media App Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes