

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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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

May 18, 2020 • 1h 24min
How to Write a Strength Program: Programing Basics 101 w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash- Barbell Shrugged #469
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Defining goals of specific training blocks How to build a training cycle Combining olympic lifts and power lifts Periodization and avoiding over training What is the best way to choose accessories Increase weaknesses and make your strengths, stronger Writing your first 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 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://pm03.com/shruggedfree to get a free bottle of PM-O3

May 13, 2020 • 60min
How to Use Resistance Bands for Hypertrophy and How to Add Velocity Based Training to Your Program w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash- Barbell Shrugged #468
Save 82%, Buy 2 get 5 Free, on the "Stay Home Super Bundle" launch this week. Five Training Programs, Joint-by-Joint Mobility, Nutrition and massive savings using code “stayhome” at checkout. In today’s episode the crew discusses: The 3 mechanisms of building muscle Why bands are the secret to hypertrophy at home The benefits of using bands over heavy weights Using tempos and isometrics with bands How to increase power using velocity based training How to create a strength profile Mastering the different types of strength And more… Save 82%, Buy 2 get 5 Free, on the "Stay Home Super Bundle" launch this week. Five Training Programs, Joint-by-Joint Mobility, Nutrition and massive savings using code “stayhome” at checkout. 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 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://pm03.com/shruggedfree to get a free bottle of PM-O3

May 11, 2020 • 1h 11min
The Ultimate Guide to At Home Training and Strength University w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash- Barbell Shrugged #467
Save 82%, Buy 2 get 5 Free, on the "Stay Home Super Bundle" launch this week. Five Training Programs, Joint-by-Joint Mobility, Nutrition and massive savings using code “stayhome” at checkout. In today’s episode the crew discusses: How to create advanced bodyweight workouts Why bands are the secret to hypertrophy at home Building Aerobic Capacity and a bigger engine Movement snacks and getting 10 minute workouts throughout your day How to build your own at home workouts Strength University and the premiere source for strength coaches Why Strength University is better than getting certifications And more… Save 82%, Buy 2 get 5 Free, on the "Stay Home Super Bundle" launch this week. Five Training Programs, Joint-by-Joint Mobility, Nutrition and massive savings using code “stayhome” at checkout. 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 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://pm03.com/shruggedfree to get a free bottle of PM-O3

May 7, 2020 • 60min
26.2 Mile Bear Crawl at the New York City Marathon w/ Devon Levesque, Anders Varner, Doug Larson and Wade Olsen- Barbell Shrugged #466
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Finding inspiration through adversity. Fathers suicide and finding purpose Building an online fitness business and inspiring others How the idea of bear crawling 26.2 miles came to be Training for a 26.2 mile bear crawl Raising money and answering to higher calling Expectations on being in a bear crawl for 15+ hours And more… Connect Sam Miller Science Instagram: @devonlevesque Website: https://www.devonlevesque.com Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Wade Olsen 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.

May 6, 2020 • 1h 1min
Will the Gym Industry Survive Covid-19? w/ Sal Di Stefano, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson- Barbell Shrugged - Barbell Shrugged #465
In today’s episode the crew discusses: Rules and regulations for reopening gyms How will the gym experience look when you work out Will CrossFit gyms survive the social distancing What happens when big box gym chains go bankrupt What is the role of coaches in educating on health post Covid-19 Best strategies for building an online business Will most people stay home or will they return to gyms as they did before And more… Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Sal Di Stefano 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.

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.