
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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May 4, 2020 • 54min
How to Build and Engine: Increasing Your Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson and Travis Mash- Barbell Shrugged #464
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Breakdown of energy systems What are the best tools for testing and assessing capacity Is there a way to not be in pain training the anaerobic system How to go short, medium, and long and not red line The importance of having an efficient aerobic system Strategies for recovery and how the aerobic system plays into recovery Why you redline and what you can do about it And more… Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Travis Mash in 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 Paleo Valley - Save 15% at http://paleovalley.com/shrugged Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged Purchase our favorite Protein, PreWOD, PostWOD, and Amino Acids 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” http://magbreakthrough.com/shrugged to get a 10% discount with coupon code SHRUGGED10.

Apr 29, 2020 • 1h 27min
Increase Testosterone, Understand Your Thyroid, and Fix Your Jacked Up Adrenals w/ Sam Miller, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #463
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Why do so many males struggle with Low Testosterone Why fit individuals are struggling to lose weight Understanding maintenance, surplus, and deficit calories How long should you stay in a caloric deficit The affects of overtraining on your hormones Is adrenal fatigue real and what is actually happening Why doing the little things have a massive benefit on health. And more… Connect Sam Miller Science Instagram: @Sammillerscience Podcast: Sammillerscience on iTunes and Spotify Website: https://www.sammillerscience.com/free Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram 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 Paleo Valley - Save 15% at http://paleovalley.com/shrugged Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged Purchase our favorite Protein, PreWOD, PostWOD, and Amino Acids 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” http://magbreakthrough.com/shrugged to get a 10% discount with coupon code SHRUGGED10.

Apr 27, 2020 • 1h 10min
How to Drop 40 Seconds Off Your Mile Time and How Strict Do You Need to Follow Your Strength Program w/Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #462
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Anders new training goals How to drop time in the mile How to write a program for dropping a minute off your mile Energy system training: sprints and long runs How much flexibility should you have in your programming How long should be be 100% on program What is appropriate when going off of your program And more… Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram 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 Paleo Valley - Save 15% at http://paleovalley.com/shrugged Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged Purchase our favorite Protein, PreWOD, PostWOD, and Amino Acids 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” http://magbreakthrough.com/shrugged to get a 10% discount with coupon code SHRUGGED10.

Apr 22, 2020 • 1h 29min
Squat Every Day 2: Banded Front Squats and the Protocol to Build a Massive Deadlift and Back Squat w/ Cory Gregory w/Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #461
In today’s episode the crew discusses: How to implement the Squat Everyday Protocol Why Front Squats are the best option for increasing total strength Why using bands builds maximal strength Why the front squat has the best carryover to increasing the squat and deadlift Why you should do an 800m lunge everyday Training and business with Arnold Schwarzenegger Why you need a little dysfunction inside the discipline. 5 Day Sale: Save 75% Buy 1 Get 4 Free - Nutrition Bundle - Start Today And more… Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Travis Mash on Instagram Cory Gregory on Instagram Cory Gregory Fitness Website 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 Paleo Valley - Save 15% at http://paleovalley.com/shrugged Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged Driven Nutrition - Purchase our favorite Protein, PreWOD, PostWOD, and Amino Acids here and use code “Shrugged” to save 20% on your order. PRx Performance: Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged” http://magbreakthrough.com/shrugged to get a 10% discount with coupon code SHRUGGED10.

Apr 20, 2020 • 1h 7min
How to Eat to Increase Muscle, Lose Fat, and Build Confidence in the Kitchen w/Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #460
5 Day Sale: Save 75% Buy 1 Get 4 Free - Nutrition Bundle - Start Today In today’s episode the crew discusses: The benefits of maintenance calories Why the world is overeating but the fitness industry is underrated How long should you eat at maintenance calories What are the best ways to lose fat How do you eat to build muscle What is the best way to reverse diet How can you build confidence in the kitchen 5 Day Sale: Save 75% Buy 1 Get 4 Free - Nutrition Bundle - Start Today And more… Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram 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 Paleo Valley - Save 15% at http://paleovalley.com/shrugged Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged Purchase our favorite Protein, PreWOD, PostWOD, and Amino Acids 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” http://magbreakthrough.com/shrugged to get a 10% discount with coupon code SHRUGGED10.

Apr 15, 2020 • 1h 12min
Strength Training Like an NFL Athlete and The One Thing That Separates Good From Great w/ Joe Kenn, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #459
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Coaching and programming for Strongman athletes Coaching at all levels from high school to the NFL What is a tiered system that can help all athletes get stronger What does an NFL Training Session look like What are the habits of the best athletes in the pros How do you recover faster and more efficiently How to use CrossFit training to build pure strength. And more… Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Travis Mash on Instagram Joe Kenn 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 Paleo Valley - Save 15% at http://paleovalley.com/shrugged Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged Driven Nutrition - Purchase our favorite Protein, PreWOD, PostWOD, and Amino Acids here and use code “Shrugged” to save 20% on your order. PRx Performance: Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged” http://magbreakthrough.com/shrugged to get a 10% discount with coupon code SHRUGGED10.

Apr 13, 2020 • 1h 9min
How to Gain Muscle Without Weights, When and Why to Use Tempo Training, and the Best Nutrition Strategies During Social Distancing w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #458
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Gaining muscle at home without weights Best exercises and strategies for building muscle without heavy weights Increasing strength using tempos How to use tempos for increased mobility and stability Should you be bulking while social distancing Can you still lose body fat during social distancing Best foods and nutrition strategies during social distancing. 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%

Apr 8, 2020 • 1h 49min
Everything We Know About Intermittent Fasting, Recovery, and Sports Performance Training in the UFC w/ Dr. Andy Galpin, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson - Barbell Shrugged #457
In today’s episode the crew discusses: The Intermittent Fasting Study at CSU Fullerton Why other diets always regress to the mean Strength training tactics for coaching athletes in the UFC How quickly do UFC fighters recover after fights How do you build a training program for elite fighters What sports are hit the hardest by the coronavirus Why there is always a way to train, move, and progress And more… Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Dr. Andy Galpin 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%

Apr 6, 2020 • 1h 8min
Starting and Scaling an Online Fitness Business: DO THIS w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #456
How to take your fitness business online? What are the upsides to an online fitness business? What are the downsides? Main differences in coaching, communication, and getting buy in from athletes? What level service are you providing to your clients? How do you get new clients? Building a sales funnel? Lead capture Athlete nurture (FB groups, slack channels) 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%

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%