
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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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%

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%

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%

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%

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

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%

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

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

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

Mar 2, 2020 • 1h 6min
Top Accessories Movements and Core Training for Gaining Size and Strength w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #445
In today’s episode, the crew walks through their favorite accessory movements for building size and strength. Accessory Core training Should you put your spine under load in flexion Can you combine cardio and accessories for strength Why You need more sprinting Why the good morning is the best for low back strength Core concepts of hypertrophy 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% ------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs-ep445 ------------------------------------------------------------------ ► 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