

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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Jul 27, 2020 • 1h 11min
Full Body vs. Body Part Splits: What is Best for Building Muscle w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #489
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: The benefits of full body workouts. Are body parts splits ideal for building muscle? How to structure full body training. What frequency should you train on body part splits or full body How do you target lagging body parts? What are is the optimal volume of training in a week? How to structure focus lifts and accessories on full body training. Finding the right training plan for you 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 Shadow Creative Studios - Save $200 + Free Consult to start you podcast using code” “Shrugged” at podcast.shadowstud.io Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes http://onelink.to/fittogether - Brand New Fitness Social Media App Fittogether Purchase our favorite Supplements here and use code “Shrugged” to save 20% on your order: https://bit.ly/2K2Qlq4

Jul 22, 2020 • 1h 55min
How to Optimize Sleep for Strength and Elite Performance w/ Allison Brager, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #488
Dr. Allison J. Brager is a neuroscientist for the Army. She has worked at the storied Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Washington, DC. She and her team have leveraged sleep science discoveries to provide fatigue management solutions to the frontlines. She sits on fatigue management working groups for the Office of the Army Surgeon General, the United States government, and NATO. She is also under candidate selection for the Army Astronaut Program in order to do research on the International Space Station. This past March, she was deployed to New York City to co-lead the COVID-19 clinical testing laboratory of the field support hospital established at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Allison Brager is also a CrossFit "OG," dating back to 2011. She was on a 2013 and 2015 CrossFit Games team out of Terminus Strength & Conditioning (formerly CrossFitTerminus) and competed as an individual in the 2012 and 2014 Southeast CrossFitRegionals. At present, she is an athlete of the Army Warrior Fitness Team and serves as the battalion’s Director of human performance and outreach education. Her popular science book, "Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain," which she started writing after the 2013 CrossFit Games and had it published right before the 2015 CrossFit Games, bridges her own athletic anecdotes with the latest neuroscience and "biohacks" of elite performance. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: How to optimizing sleep? What supplements are best for optimizing sleep. How much sleep do you really need every night. What are the stages of sleep. Does marijuana help with recovery? How do I improve sleep quality with kids and busy schedule? Should you take naps? The front lines of Covid-19 in New York City. Allison Brager 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 Shadow Creative Studios - Save $200 + Free Consult to start you podcast using code” “Shrugged” at podcast.shadowstud.io Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes http://onelink.to/fittogether - Brand New Fitness Social Media App Fittogether Purchase our favorite Supplements here and use code “Shrugged” to save 20% on your order: https://bit.ly/2K2Qlq4 Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Jul 20, 2020 • 1h 16min
Belts, Wraps, and Straps: When, Why and How to Use Equipment for Gaining Strength w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged - Barbell Shrugged #487
Fitness experts and coaches Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash discuss the right time to use a belt, advantages of knee wraps, and the effects of using equipment on strength. They also talk about hand protection, avoiding imbalances, and personal experiences with weight gain and muscle building.

Jul 15, 2020 • 1h 12min
How to Improve Strength and Conditioning and Human Performance in the Military w/ Brad Lokey, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson - Barbell Shrugged #486
A former United States Marine, Brad Lokey oversees all Human Performance Optimization for Reef systems Corp as their Program Manager. Before working with Reef Systems Corp, Lokey worked as a tactical strength coach for 2 years. Prior to that he was the first ever Director of Strength & Conditioning for Stetson University which was a program that he built from scratch. Other stops along his career include; Cumberland University in Tennessee where he was the Director of Strength & Conditioning. Before that, he spent six months working in the Georgia Tech Strength and Conditioning department – primarily working with the football, softball, swimming and diving and cheerleading squads for the Yellow Jackets. It was during his time at Georgia Tech when Lokey completed his practicum and internship hours to earn his CSCCa SCCC certification. He also spent time working with the football, men’s and women’s basketball and wrestling teams at UT-Chattanooga. Lokey was the first head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Fitness Center Manager at Webber International University in Babson Park, Fla., working in that position for two years. He was responsible for the 19-sport Warriors program, designing and implementing workout programs for all sports, implementing, and analyzing results to test the effectiveness of the programs and creating a computer database for workouts for student-athletes. He earned a master’s degree in Business Administration and Sport Management from Webber International in 2009. Lokey is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa). Lokey possesses three credentials from the NSCA including; Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Personal Trainer (CPT). He is also Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) and is recognized as an approved mentor by the CSCCa. Connect with Brad Lokey LinkedIn Youtube Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Barbell Shrugged’s "EMOM Aesthetics Bundle" is the most efficient, effective way to build muscle, stay lean, and athletic without spending 60-90 minutes a day working out. What you get: EMOM Aesthetics - 50 High Intensity, Muscle Building EMOM Workouts ($47) EMOM Aesthetics: Strong 30 - High Volume, High Intensity, Muscle Building ($47) EMOM Aesthetics: Arms and Abs - Accessory Program Targeting Arms and Abs ($47) EMOM Aesthetics: Abs and Glutes - Accessory Program Targeting Abs and Glutes ($47) EMOM Aesthetics: Breathe and Burn - Accessory Program to Burn Fat and Increase Metcons ($47) Two Bonus Personalized Nutrition Resources: Shredded Nutrition - 12 Module Nutrition Course, Meal Plans, Tracking Sheets, and Recipes to Lose Body Fat and Gain Lean Muscle ($147) OTC: Macronutrient Calculator - Personalized Macro Calculator to get the body you desire ($97) Total Retail Value $479 for all 7 Programs. This week only, get all seven programs for $97, saving you 80% off retail. Use code “hypertrophy” at checkout save 80%. 7 Programs for the price of 2 saving you over $382. SAVE 80% TODAY using the code “hypertrophy” at checkout. ———————————————— Training Programs to Build Muscle Nutrition Programs to Lose Fat and Build Muscle Nutrition and Training Bundles to Save 67% Please Support Our Sponsors Shadow Creative Studios - Save $200 + Free Consult to start you podcast using code” “Shrugged” at podcast.shadowstud.io Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.magbreakthrough.com/shrugged - use coupon code SHRUGGED10 to save up to 40% http://onelink.to/fittogether - Brand New Fitness Social Media App Fittogether Purchase our favorite Supplements here and use code “Shrugged” to save 20% on your order: https://bit.ly/2K2Qlq4 Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Jul 13, 2020 • 1h 4min
EMOM Aesthetics: Hypertrophy Training to get Jacked, Lean, and Athletic w/ Anders Varner, and Doug Larson - Barbell Shrugged #485
For a long time, training was the only thing that mattered. Everything I did in and out of the gym was designed to make me stronger. Those days do not exist any more. I am an adult, have kids, and a business to run. My life no longer fuels my training. Instead, training fuels my life. But, that doesn’t mean I do not train hard, have goals, or value training any less. I still want to be jacked, lean, athletic, and get after it 3-5 times a week. I still want to be strong, look good, and get my metcon fix. Now, I just have to be more efficient, effective, and intelligent in how I lift weight. EMOM Aesthetics is the answer. This is the first program, since I found CrossFit, that has radically shifted my enjoyment and results in the gym. The program fits my life, builds muscle, creates intensity that mimics metcons without the beatdown, and keeps my strength numbers near lifetime PR’s. Now, EMOM Aesthetics can be yours. Barbell Shrugged’s "EMOM Aesthetics Bundle" is the most efficient, effective way to build muscle, stay lean, and athletic without spending 60-90 minutes a day working out. What you get: EMOM Aesthetics - 50 High Intensity, Muscle Building EMOM Workouts ($47) EMOM Aesthetics: Strong 30 - High Volume, High Intensity, Muscle Building ($47) EMOM Aesthetics: Arms and Abs - Accessory Program Targeting Arms and Abs ($47) EMOM Aesthetics: Abs and Glutes - Accessory Program Targeting Abs and Glutes ($47) EMOM Aesthetics: Breathe and Burn - Accessory Program to Burn Fat and Increase Metcons ($47) Two Bonus Personalized Nutrition Resources: Shredded Nutrition - 12 Module Nutrition Course, Meal Plans, Tracking Sheets, and Recipes to Lose Body Fat and Gain Lean Muscle ($147) OTC: Macronutrient Calculator - Personalized Macro Calculator to get the body you desire ($97) Total Retail Value $479 for all 7 Programs. This week only, get all seven programs for $97, saving you 80% off retail. Use code “hypertrophy” at checkout save 80%. 7 Programs for the price of 2 saving you over $382. The "EMOM Aesthetics Bundle" is the most comprehensive muscle building training methodology for busy people that want to get jacked, stay lean, athletic, and not spend 90 minutes a day in the gym. Effective and Efficient Muscle Building. High Volume, High Intensity Training. Target Arms, Abs, and Glutes Increase Metcons and Burn Fat. Two Personalized Nutrition Programs. SAVE 80% TODAY using the code “hypertrophy” at checkout. 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 Shadow Creative Studios - Save $200 + Free Consult to start you podcast using code” “Shrugged” at podcast.shadowstud.io Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.magbreakthrough.com/shrugged - use coupon code SHRUGGED10 to save up to 40% http://onelink.to/fittogether - Brand New Fitness Social Media App Fittogether Purchase our favorite Supplements here and use code “Shrugged” to save 20% on your order: https://bit.ly/2K2Qlq4

Jul 8, 2020 • 1h 53min
How to Detect B.S. in the Nutrition Industry w/ Dr. Layne Norton, Dr. Andy Galpin, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #484
Layne Norton aka (biolayne) is an entrepreneur, physique coach, bodybuilder, and powerlifter from Tampa, Florida. He holds the world record for squat in the IPF 93 kg weight class. Alongside his success as a competitor, Layne is also an esteemed scientist and doctor; having a Ph.D. in Nutritional Science. Dr. Andy Galpin is the Director of Education: Andy is a tenured Professor in the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton. He was born and raised in beautiful Rochester, WA and is a die-hard Seahawks, Huskies, & Mariner fan. RIP Sonics. As a youth, Andy played every sport at his disposal, excelling at Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Track & Field. While not playing, he worked at grocery stores, gas stations, hay fields, blueberry farms, and in the road construction business. It was during this time he discovered Strength & Conditioning. In today’s episode the crew discusses: Why calories are king in losing fat and gaining muscle. How the fitness industry sells lies. Understanding science and not falling for marketing. Protein synthesis and how much you need to build muscle. How to improve behavior that leads to long term success. How science can improve on the basics and the future of lab experiments. And more… Dr. Layne Norton on Instagram Dr. Andy Galpin 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 Shadow Creative Studios - Save $200 + Free Consult to start you podcast using code” “Shrugged” at podcast.shadowstud.io Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.magbreakthrough.com/shrugged - use coupon code SHRUGGED10 to save up to 40% http://onelink.to/fittogether - Brand New Fitness Social Media App Fittogether Purchase our favorite Supplements here and use code “Shrugged” to save 20% on your order: https://bit.ly/2K2Qlq4 Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Jul 6, 2020 • 1h 14min
How to Grow a Jacked Back: Hypertrophy Principles for Strong Back Muscles w/ Anders Varner, and Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #483
Top 5 Back Strength Building Exercises: Conventional Deadlift Barbell Row Pull Up/ Chin Up Seated Cable Row Lat Pull Down EMOM Aesthetics Workout For Back Strength and Hypertrophy EMOM 10 A1. Banded Deadlift: 225 pounds + Purple Band x 8 A2. Russian Kettlebell Swings x 20 @53 EMOM 10 B1. Banded Barbell Rows: 95# + Red Band x 8 B2. Pull Up x 5 See Full Workout HERE In today’s episode the crew discusses: What mechanisms are in play to build muscle? How do you program for such a large body part? The differences in horizontal and vertical pulling. Top exercises for strength. Best rep ranges for hypertrophy Our top exercises for growing a strong thick back And more… 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 Shadow Creative Studios - Save $200 + Free Consult to start you podcast using code” “Shrugged” at podcast.shadowstud.io Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.magbreakthrough.com/shrugged - use coupon code SHRUGGED10 to save up to 40% http://onelink.to/fittogether - Brand New Fitness Social Media App Fittogether Purchase our favorite Supplements here and use code “Shrugged” to save 20% on your order: https://bit.ly/2K2Qlq4 Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Jul 1, 2020 • 1h 25min
The Single Thing That Makes the Squat the Most Effective Exercise for Strength w/ Dan John, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged- #482
Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon, an event in which he holds the American record. Dan spends his work life blending weekly workshops and lectures with full-time writing, and is also an online religious studies instructor for Columbia College of Missouri. As a Fulbright Scholar, he toured the Middle East exploring the foundations of religious education systems. Dan is also a Senior Lecturer for St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London. His books, on weightlifting, include Intervention, Never Let Go, Mass Made Simple and Easy Strength, written with Pavel Tsatsouline as well as From Dad, To Grad. He and Josh Hillis co-authored “Fat Loss Happens on Monday.” In 2015, Dan wrote Can You Go? on his approach to assessments and basic training. In addition, Before We Go, another compilation akin to Never Let Go became an Amazon Bestseller. In early 2017, Dan’s book, Now What?, his approach to Performance and dealing with “life,” became a Bestseller on Amazon. Hardstyle Kettlebell Challenge became available in September 2017, too. In today’s episode the crew discusses: Simplifying complex systems for strength The importance of gymnastics and tumbling for adults Throwers, Special Operations, and Olympic Lifting The importance of writing books for strength and conditioning What separates the squat from every other exercise The importance of the hands in maximal strength And more… 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 Shadow Creative Studios - Save $200 + Free Consult to start you podcast using code” “Shrugged” at podcast.shadowstud.io Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.magbreakthrough.com/shrugged - use coupon code SHRUGGED10 to save up to 40% http://onelink.to/fittogether - Brand New Fitness Social Media App Fittogether Purchase our favorite Supplements here and use code “Shrugged” to save 20% on your order: https://bit.ly/2K2Qlq4 Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Jun 29, 2020 • 1h 6min
How to Track Workouts and Objectively View Progress in the Gym w/ Anders Varner, and Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged - #481
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Why tracking workouts is the necessary to see progress The best methods for tracking your workouts Why tracking reps, sets, and weights is beneficial for success Tracking calories and quality of food. Tracking sleep and recovery Things that go beyond objective numbers and why you should track them How to track progress if you hate tracking progress And more… 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 Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.magbreakthrough.com/shrugged - use coupon code SHRUGGED10 to save up to 40% http://onelink.to/fittogether - Brand New Fitness Social Media App Fittogether Purchase our favorite Supplements here and use code “Shrugged” to save 20% on your order: https://bit.ly/2K2Qlq4

Jun 24, 2020 • 1h 1min
Fittogether: Healthy Social Media Focused on Fitness w/ Anders Varner, and Doug Larson, and Scott Bowen - Barbell Shrugged - #480
**This week only, buy a Bundle, get 3 FREE Barbell Shrugged Resistance Bands. Only 135 in stock. Act NOW** Scott is a lifelong fitness junkie and self-proclaimed “gym rat”. His love for fitness started off early in life developing a love for soccer and team sports. While most kids had books in their backpacks to bring to school and for homework, Scott always had a soccer ball in his. During lunch breaks Scott would go outside and juggle or practice dribbling skills while his classmates ate lunch. Scott’s father purchased a “DP Home Gym” for their house in Montclair, VA and that was his first interaction with weight training. It was not long before he was fully addicted to the ritual and started buying bodybuilding books and spending all his time after school in a local gym in Woodbridge, VA called “The Arena” with some of his best friends and soccer teammates. Once the changes started to become noticeable and the strength started kicking in, there was no turning back. In the 30+ years of being in and out of gyms, Scott never took more than probably 10 days off from being in the gym until COVID hit us this year. S Scott loves being with friends and family and, of course, sharing fitness stories and conquests. It really comes as no surprise that he found a way to build his future around building relationships and providing a platform like FitTogether that allows so many like minded people to gather in one place with the only goal in mind of helping every single member succeed in their fitness journey, TOGETHER. In today’s episode the crew discusses: Building communities inside gyms Taking action and using social media for good Building the Fittogether app to unite the fitness industry Eliminating negativity and just focusing on fitness How personal trainers can benefit from social media and Fittogether How gym owners can increase sales and community using Fittogether And more… Download Fittogether: http://onelink.to/fittogether Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram **This week only, buy a Bundle, get 3 FREE Barbell Shrugged Resistance Bands. Only 135 in stock. Act NOW** ———————————————— 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 www.magbreakthrough.com/shrugged - use coupon code SHRUGGED10 to save up to 40% http://onelink.to/fittogether - Brand New Fitness Social Media App Fittogether Purchase our favorite Supplements here and use code “Shrugged” to save 20% on your order: https://bit.ly/2K2Qlq4 Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”