

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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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%

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%