Barbell Shrugged - Talking Training W/ Crossfit Games Athletes, Strength Coaches & More

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 organi

FitOps is a non-profit organization powered by PERFORMIX® that trains and certifies veterans as elite personal trainers. The on-site program concludes with the certification of fitness industry professionals — who are experts in exercise and in leadership, designated as Certified Veteran Fitness Operatives (CVFO).   In this episode of Barbell Shrugged Matt, Anders, and Doug discuss:   The life of a veteran facing PTSD The core values at the heart of FitOps and how they drive the mission forward The current state of veterans and why Matt felt the calling to create FitOps The importance of fitness in and out of the military The current resources inside the military for PTSD How you can help support military vets And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Matt Hesse 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 Cy

In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   Nutrition for gaining size Programming for size and strength How much volume do you need to grow muscle Nutrition protocols Exercise selection for strength Accessories for getting huge 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/s

“BACK SQUAT BUNDLE” Launch Sale saving you over $350:   20RM Back Squat One Ton Challenge Squat Cycle Squat the House Nutrition for Weightlifters Movement Specific Mobility   Get Strong Here and use code “squatstrength” to save ______________________________________ In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   Why competing is important for strength   Genetic Talent vs. Hard Work Why you have to grow big legs and a base of strength High rep work volume training before  Technique, rhythm, and timing 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 O

“BACK SQUAT BUNDLE” Launch Sale saving you over $350:   20RM Back Squat One Ton Challenge Squat Cycle Squat the House Nutrition for Weightlifters Movement Specific Mobility   Get Strong Here and use code “squatstrength” to save ______________________________ In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   The origins of Max Out Friday   How to properly build to a 1RM   Mindset of Maxing Out   Why competition in training can make everyone stronger   Creating a culture of strength inside a gym   And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Travis Mash on Instagram   Crystal McCullough 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 ______________________

In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   Relationships with the Olympics and Powerlifting Federations How to innovate equipment to make strength training more accessible Rigorous testing process at Eleiko How to innovate new equipment for strength training The responsibility of designing equipment to test the highest levels of strength Why Eleiko is the leader in barbell design and strength equipment innovation. And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Travis Mash on Instagram Jochem Oldenbroek 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.  

In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   The extreme basics to understanding gut health. How to use tempos to bust through plateaus How long should you be in a hypertrophy phase Post Activation Potentiation for hypertrophy Using bands and chains for loading muscle and decreasing load How to build a base of strength in a year long program 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 co

NOBULL is a footwear, apparel and accessory brand for people who train hard and don't believe in excuses. If you think gimmicks in your shoes make you a better athlete, NOBULL is not for you. NOBULL products perform with you when and where you need them. That's it.   In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   Early learning working for Reebok during CrossFit boom.   Why Marcus left Reebok to open an agency   Why No Bull exploded and the urgency to go all in   Bringing on partners and the deep connection to the CrossFit community   How No Bull chooses athletes and the relationships they form   Expanding into new markets and future growth potential   https://www.nobullproject.com   And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Marcus Wilson 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

Post-activation potentiation is a theory that purports that the contractile history of a muscle influences the mechanical performance of subsequent muscle contractions. Fatiguing muscle contractions impair muscle performance, but non-fatiguing muscle contractions at high loads with a brief duration may enhance muscle performance.   In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   What is post activation potentiation?   How to apply post activation potentiation to testing your PR   Programming Post Activation Potentiation   How to apply post activation potentiation to olympic lifts   Isometrics for Post activation potentiation   Should you use post activation potentiation on strengths or weaknesses.   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

How often do you take the time to tell those around you that you appreciate them?   If you are a business owner, have you given personal shout-outs, by name, to those employees who have made a positive impact this week?   If you have friends, family and relationships, have you made the simple gesture to tell someone that they are important to you today?   After the shocking news from this weekend that Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi and 7 others lost their lives in a tragic helicopter accident we’re taking a step back to be thankful. So, Thank YOU for listening and following along.    In this episode, Dr. Sean goes over his Monday Email that he sends the ActiveLife staff every week as we take a moment to pause and reflect. Minutes:  1:00 – Where we go from here 6:30 – Focusing on today   Connect with us: Work with an Active Life Coach: http://activeliferx.com/shrugged Find Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch   ------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.co

There are countless programs on the internet to build your back squat. With 80+ years of experience on this podcast, we have done them all. In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss: Finding a goal specific program to increase your squat. 20 Rep Back Squat program for CrossFitters Best back squat program for building a new 1 Rep Max Functional Fitness training programs and squat programs for group classes Accessory training for back squat programs What to expect taking on a new back squat program   And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Travis Mash on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS   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   One Ton Challenge    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 Momento

Starting his career as a Platoon Leader and a First Lieutenant in the United States Army, Nick Bare has now become a YouTube celebrity and a CEO of a massive nutrition company conveniently called “Bare Performance Nutrition.” Currently sitting at about $6M a year in revenue with an eye on $100M (as he says in this podcast) is a lofty goal, but he’s proving year by year that it’s more than possible. This is his story...   To all my fans, remember, this is my last podcast on the Shrugged Collective. To hear me in the future please subscribe to the “Real Chalk” podcast on your perspective networks.    Hope to continue our journeys together on the new channel.    ------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/rc-ep112 ------------------------------------------------------------------ ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedSubscribe

Are you still rowing during workouts when everybody else is running? Are you still unhappy with your physique even though it’s been over a year since you started the gym? Are you still feeling frustrated even after spending thousands of dollars towards your health?   This challenge is for you.   In this episode, Dr. Sean challenges you to finally get what you’ve been wanting out of your fitness. If you are putting in the work but not getting the results, it’s time to speak your truth. It may be uncomfortable, but we promise that if you take on this challenge you could be happier, fitter and more fulfilled.   Minutes: 5:55 – Will you accept the challenge? 10:00 – Tell your coach THIS 16:30 – Wearing a mask to cover your truth 25:30 – Being vulnerable to get real results   Please Support our Sponsors: Organifi - Save 20% at http://organifi.com/shrugged   Connect with us: Work with an Active Life Coach: http://activeliferx.com/shrugged Find Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch   ----------------------------------------------

In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss:   A culture of pushing each other in training sessions. Training hard in the gym transferring to every aspect of your life. How to train reps in reserve Hypertrophy and muscle growth Training muscle splits The best exercise for everyone in the world - hill sprints. And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Travis Mash on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS   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   One Ton Challenge    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/shr

Alex is a former gym owner who like many, was having a hard time actually making money. While his gyms were full, he couldn’t acquire, serve, and retain enough customers to be profitable.    Fast forward just a few years and this same guy had 6 gyms fully capped out and he was making 7 figures on each one.    Fast forward another few years and that same guy owns a $50M+ business that isn’t showing signs of stopping anytime soon.    How’d he do all that? Well, you’ll just have to listen!   ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/rc-ep111 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedSubscribe

In this special episode, we are bringing you into a live “Pro-Path Seminar” where 1-on-1 Coach Larry Gaier leads a group of fitness professionals through a powerful breathwork session. This exercise will serve you the best in a quiet environment that allows you to put 100% focus into yourself.   At the end of this we want to leave you with a clear vision of why you chose the path you’re on today. Find a comfy chair or a spot on the floor and prepare to focus. Minutes: 4:55 - Before you proceed, listen to this 9:00 - The purpose of this exercise 12:00 - The different types of breaths 15:50 - Guided visualization   Please Support our Sponsors: Organifi - Save 20% at http://organifi.com/shrugged   Connect with us: Work with an Active Life Coach like Larry: http://activeliferx.com/shrugged Find Larry @larry_thehuman Find Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch ----------------------------------------------------------------Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/alr-ep28 --------------------------------------------------

Eleiko is a world-leading supplier of professional weightlifting, powerlifting and strength training equipment. “We work to make people stronger so they can perform better, in sports and in life,” CEO Erik Blomberg describes the company’s mission. In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders, Doug, and Travis discuss: What is the Eleiko difference? Setting more world records than any other barbell in the world. Being innovative with new equipment. The process of perfection design, production, and customer service. Why Strong is Happy. The greatest weight lifting vacation in the history of the world. And more…   Eleiko Sport of Instagram   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   Travis Mash on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS   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   One Ton Challenge    8 Week Snatch Cycle - 8 Weeks to PR you Snatch   Aerobic Monster - 12 week conditioning, long metco

In this episode we get a little background on how the company was started and some of the companies future goals going forward. We also get to dive into a little bit of the mindset that Aaron takes into each day to build such a successful company.    There should be a good amount of nuggets in here to get you fired up for the week. Enjoy! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/rc-ep110 ----------------------------------------------------------------   ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedSubscribe

The 80/20 Nutrition protocol is the most overused saying in nutrition. It works, but you have to earn it, understand the mechanics of macros, and then you can grow into an 80/20 protocol, not start there.   Step 1: Find maintenance calories. Step 2: Find the minimum amount of protein you need to build muscle. Step 3: Find the minimum amount of carbohydrate you need to sustain energy Step 4: Find minimum amount of fat you need for function, muscle repair, and energy. Step 5: Fill in the remaining calories with whatever you want without constantly going over maintainance.   You have to earn an 80/20 lifestyle, not start there. What is the 80/20 nutrition protocol. Why most people fail using it. Why you need to commit in order to be successful The goal is to go all in and own your decisions Why people struggle betting on themselves And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Travis Mash on Instagram   TRAINING PROGRAMS One Ton Strong - 8 Weeks to PR your snatch, clean, jerk, squat, deadlift,

This episode tells the story of Logan Aldridge. An adaptive athlete who has earned the title “the fittest one arm man on earth.” This title, as you can imagine, required a lot of sacrifice in more than one aspect. And the way that Logan tells that story... Is nothing short of inspiring.    In this episode we talk about how he lost his arm, what working out is like with 1 arm, some of his ridiculous PR lifts, and so much more. To say that you’ll be motivated after hearing this may be the understatement of the year.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/rc-ep109 ---------------------------------------------------------------- ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedSubscribe