

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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Jun 22, 2020 • 1h 16min
Build a Thick Core and Eliminate Imbalances with Strongman Training w/ Anders Varner, and Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged - #479
**This week only, buy a Bundle, get 3 FREE Barbell Shrugged Resistance Bands. Only 135 in stock. Act NOW** In today’s episode the crew discusses: Using odd objects to build strength. Unilateral imbalances and how to eliminate them How to incorporate sandbags into your training The benefits of stones Why heavy carries are so important to a strong core Why strongman athletes are so impressive Program design and working in strongman accessories to your current program And more… Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash 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”

Jun 17, 2020 • 1h 18min
The Secret to Digestion and Understanding Gut Health w/ Wade Lightheart, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson - Barbell Shrugged- #478
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Simplifying the digestive system and how we get nutrients to the muscles. Why we suffer from so many digestive complication and how to solve them Understanding gut health and why it is so important 5 Processes of Digestion How do you create products for helping the gut biome and digestions How the gut is the number 1 player for healthy immune system Relationship between gut and brain and development of Cognibiotics And more… Learn More From BiOptimizers www.cognibiotics.com/shrugged10 Code: “shrugged” - 10% off https://www.facebook.com/BiOptimizers/ https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizers/ https://www.youtube.com/user/BiOptimizers 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 Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Jun 15, 2020 • 1h 6min
Why the Front Squat is Superior to the Back Squat in Training w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged- #477
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Musculature recruitment differences in the front squat and back squat Why the front squat helps overcome mobility limitations Why the front squat creates a deeper range of motion Why the back squat is better for testing but not training Why there is more core development in the front squat Why the front squat is safer to coach in group class settings Why the front squat is superior in training but the back squat is. superior in testing 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 Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Jun 10, 2020 • 47min
Greg Glassman and the Future of CrossFit w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged- #476
In today’s episode the crew discusses: What happened with Greg Glassman’s Tweet What are the next steps for gyms What if the athletes leave CrossFit Should gym owners rebrand away from CrossFit Why fitness professionals are not the best leaders on complex subjects like race and culture The future of CrossFit The future of the CrossFit Games 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 Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Jun 8, 2020 • 1h 6min
The Rights, Wrongs, and Essentials of Increase Your Squat and Deadlift w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged - #475
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Foot position in the squat Biggest faults in the deadlift Increasing Mobility and Stability in the Squat Biggest faults in the back squat Proper progression for increasing squat Starting position of the hip in the deadlift Accessory movements to fix faults and increase 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 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 3, 2020 • 1h 1min
More than Macros: The Metabolic Performance Protocol and Why You Need. Nutrition Coach w/ Aaron Straker, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson - Barbell Shrugged - #474
Save 75%, over $285 this week on the “Physique Bundle” launch special using code “physique” at checkout. http://barbellshrugged.com/physique What You Get: 4 Physique Enhancing Training Programs What You Get: Core Durability: Core Stability Building Your Six Pack ($47) Dumbbell Physique - Aesthetics Training Using Dumbbells ($47) Kettlebell Physique - Aesthetics Training Using Kettlebells ($47) Functional Bodybuilding Hypertrophy Template - Build Your Program, Build Your Body ($47) Two Bonus Personalized Nutrition Resources: Shredded Nutrition - 12 Part Nutrition Course, Meal Plans, Tracking Sheets, and Recipes to Lose Body Fat and Gain Lean Muscle ($97) OTC: Macronutrient Calculator - Personalized nutrition plan to get the body you desire ($97) Total Retail Value $382 for all 6 Programs. For the first 5 days, Monday June 1st through Friday June 5th, use code “physique” at checkout save 75%. 6 Programs for the price of 2 saving you over $285. In today’s episode the crew discusses: Why hire a nutrition coach. Why hiring a coach is more than macros What is the Metabolic Performance Reset Physique and performance nutrition coaching similarities and differences How to overcome your genetics The 4 stages of nutrition periodization How to eat to get jacked And more… Find Aaron Straker Instagram: @aaron_straker Website: strakernutritionco.com Metabolic Performance Protocol: strakernutritionco.com/metabolic-performance-protocol Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson 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 Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”

Jun 1, 2020 • 55min
Physique Training: Core, Kettlebells, Dumbbells, Nutrition, Macros, and How to Build Your Own Program w/ Anders Varner and Doug Larson - Barbell Shrugged - #473
Save 75%, over $285 this week on the “Physique Bundle” launch special using code “physique” at checkout. http://barbellshrugged.com/physique What You Get: 4 Physique Enhancing Training Programs What You Get: Core Durability: Core Stability Building Your Six Pack ($47) Dumbbell Physique - Aesthetics Training Using Dumbbells ($47) Kettlebell Physique - Aesthetics Training Using Kettlebells ($47) Functional Bodybuilding Hypertrophy Template - Build Your Program, Build Your Body ($47) Two Bonus Personalized Nutrition Resources: Shredded Nutrition - 12 Part Nutrition Course, Meal Plans, Tracking Sheets, and Recipes to Lose Body Fat and Gain Lean Muscle ($97) OTC: Macronutrient Calculator - Personalized nutrition plan to get the body you desire ($97) Total Retail Value $382 for all 6 Programs. For the first 5 days, Monday June 1st through Friday June 5th, use code “physique” at checkout save 75%. 6 Programs for the price of 2 saving you over $285. In today’s episode the crew discusses: How to properly train your core. How to write a physique specific training program Physique training with kettlebells Physique training with dumbbells Do it yourself programming and how to write your own program Nutrition for losing fat Personalized macros And more… Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson 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 http://pm03.com/shruggedfree to get a free bottle of PM-O3 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”

May 27, 2020 • 1h 52min
Back Squat 1001 x 3: Training and Nutrition to an Insane Feat of Strength w/ Chris Duffin, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged - #472
In today’s episode the crew discusses: How do you think about squatting 1001 x 3 The deadlift records before the back squat A childhood of overcoming adversity Building training equipment for strong people The insane training protocol leading up to the 1001 x 3 squat Nutrition and calories it takes to squat 1001 x 3 Lessons learned from achieving goals And more… Find Chris Duffin: Chris' Instagram Chris' Personal Website Kabuki Strength Instagram Kabuki Education Instagram Kabuki Strength Website BearFoot Athletics Instagram BearFoot Athletics Website BuildFastFormula Instagram BuildFastFormula Website 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 Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged http://pm03.com/shruggedfree to get a free bottle of PM-O3 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”

May 25, 2020 • 54min
How to Effectively Start Strength Training After Quarantine w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged - #471
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Goal Setting Basics How long of a ramp do you need to get back to old pr’s What program should you start training with Getting back into CrossFit How do you build intensity and not get injured What do you do for increasing recovery What frequency and volume should you train at 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 Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged http://pm03.com/shruggedfree to get a free bottle of PM-O3 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” http://pm03.com/shruggedfree to get a free bottle of PM-O3

May 20, 2020 • 1h 57min
Technology, Social Media, and the Pursuit of Health w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Kenny Kane and Phil White - Barbell Shrugged #470
In today’s episode the crew discusses: What role does social media have on the term “health" What happens if you take your health business off social media? Will Covid -19 force government intervention using technology Is social media positively influencing your gym culture? Can you run a successful business without social media The relationship between privacy and health post covid 19 What are the best interventions for social media and eliminating technology And more… Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Phil White on Instagram Kenny Kane and Oak Park ———————————————— 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 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” http://pm03.com/shruggedfree to get a free bottle of PM-O3