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

To whom much is given, much is required. Or so they say. Doug Larson sees it a bit differently as he has been given much in the way of coaching and mentorship, so he has made it his mission to give as much, if not more, as he has received. Doug is the cofounder of Barbell Shrugged, one of the longest running podcasts in the fitness space and still going strong.   Doug has understood the value of coaching and mentorship since his adolescence, when his coach took him under his wing and introduced him to the world of strength and conditioning. He would go on to play football in college while building proficiency in mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu. As his education flourished he followed his mentor to Memphis, Tennessee where he would attain his Masters in Movement Science and meet his eventual co-hosts and business partners Mike Bledsoe (@mike_bledsoe) and Chris Moore (@barbellbuddha). Together they would train together, run a gym, and start one of the most prolific fitness podcasts ever.   Join us this week as

Emily Schromm is a self-proclaimed meathead hippie, host of Meathead Hippie podcast, a personal trainer, CrossFit coach and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner based out of Denver, Colorado. From MTV Challenge winner to Women's Health Magazine's Next Fitness Star and entrepreneur, Emily's journey of self-discovery has led her to a full time career in helping others.   Struggling her whole life with body image, gut issues, and acne, nutrition and fitness has completely turned her life around. Primarily running her 21 Day EmFit Challenge online, she works with clients in Denver and around the world to change the food on their plate in order to feel their absolute best.   In this episode, we dive into travel workouts, struggles and triumphs opening a new gym, creating the EmPack backpack, women’s strength and health, fighting your way to the top of the fitness Industry, and more.   Enjoy! - Doug and Anders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes at: http://www.shrug

Do you want to do big things?! Do you want to create opportunities for yourself that get you closer to where you want to be? Even if you don’t know where you want to be EXACTLY.   Anders Varner, Host of Barbell Shrugged, and myself, explain our story of preparation. What exactly were we doing before all these great things happened?! What were the steps we took to get here? Why did these things happen to us? Why don’t they happen to other people? What should you be doing more of to create more opportunities for yourself?!   This episode is an “all the feels” kind of episode that will get you inspired to want to work hard today. Think of Anders and I like your morning cup of coffee, and come hang out with us on this week’s episode on carrying opportunity through massive amounts of preparation, NOT luck. This episode was filmed in the Mecca of podcasting, my couch in Orange County ;) - Ryan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.c

Anders Varner is the host of Barbell Shrugged, and co-creator of The Low Back Fix, The Knee Fix, and The Shoulder Fix. Anders found the weight room at age 13 and decided he would call it home for the rest of his life. A four-time CrossFit regional competitor and member of John Cena’s “One Ton Club”, Anders has trained with and coached high level athletes from the worlds of the NFL, WWE, and CrossFit. In this episode, Anders gives a talk about two important skills: Greatness and coaching. He goes into how these skills can be learned and developed, and how we can build programs and systems to help coaches develop greatness. During the talk, Anders covers 3 main areas: The pillars, vision casting, and mentorship, and he closes the talk with 3 actionable steps that you can apply immediately. To learn more about greatness and coaching, go to the The Strong Coach. Enjoy! - Mike ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: https://shruggedcollective.com/tbs_varner ----------

Anders Varner is the host of Barbell Shrugged, and co-creator of The Low Back Fix, The Knee Fix, and The Shoulder Fix. Anders found the weight room at age 13 and decided he would call it home for the rest of his life. A four-time CrossFit regional competitor and member of John Cena’s “One Ton Club”, Anders has trained with and coached high level athletes from the worlds of the NFL, WWE, and CrossFit. In this episode, Anders gives a talk about two important skills: Greatness and coaching. He goes into how these skills can be learned and developed, and how we can build programs and systems to help coaches develop greatness. During the talk, Anders covers 3 main areas: The pillars, vision casting, and mentorship, and he closes the talk with 3 actionable steps that you can apply immediately. To learn more about greatness and coaching, go to the The Strong Coach. Enjoy! - Mike ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: https://shruggedcollective.com/tbs_varner ----------

Jen Smith, Jessica Griffith, and Cassidy Lance-McWherter are all pro CrossFit athletes, who recently won the 2018 Granite Games Female Pro Team division. In this episode, we hear their thoughts on winning the 2018 Granite Games, how they are working on weaknesses in preparation for the 2019 season, and hear their thoughts on the new CrossFit Games format. We also dive into why the girls are so much cooler than the guys in CrossFit, what does the life of a full time CrossFitter look like, and more.   Enjoy! – Doug and Anders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs_athletesvoice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please support our partners! @organifi - www.organifi.com/shrugged to save 20% @thrivemarket - www.thrivemarket.com/shrugged for a free 30 days trial and $60 in free groceries @OMAX - www.tryomax.com/shrugged and get a box FREE with your first purchase @foursigmatic -

I was never a competitor, ever, or so I believed. “I just didn’t have it in me” because someone else told me so.   In this episode, I walk you through how I stopped listening and believing other peoples limitations of myself, and ventured into something I knew I wasn’t, a competitive athlete, a business owner, and a Level 1 CrossFit Seminar Trainer.   In this single year, I reached three lifetime dreams, not goals. Not because I was ambitious and knew it could happen, but because I stopped believing other peoples limitations of me, and started taking a chance to fail. 2010 was the year I decided to start believing in my dreams, even if I was the only one who did.   Stay Relentless, - Christmas Abbott ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bab_activatingmydreams ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please Support Our Sponsor @vuori- www.vuoriclothing.com - Use coupon code BADASS25   ►

Justin LoFranco has a beautiful mind when it comes to community relations. If his career on the campaign trail in a previous life is any indication, some would say he’s a master. However, as many before him discover, the world of politics is cut throat, and your job security is tied to the opinion of the masses. This means, there is no security at all. After burning the candle at both ends for the majority of his twenties, Justin’s passion for late night dinners, networking, and ultimately relying on others for his success, came to end as his delegate was not reelected.   Rather than move on and join another campaign, Justin moved home. He had been introduced to the culture and community over the years while assisting in the management of campaigns. Yet, he had not been exposed to a resource that was absolutely dialed in with world community of CrossFit. A resource that showcased, the good. The bad. The ugly. But more often than not, the amazing things going on in the global neighborhood that is CrossFit. It

Ashleigh VanHouten is host of Paleo Magazine Radio podcast, writer for Paleo magazine, and a Primal Health Coach who divides her time between Ottawa, Canada, and New York.   Ashleigh is also a Primal Blueprint Certified Expert and has her CrossFit Strongman and Olympic Lifting certifications. In her spare time, Ashleigh is a nationally qualified natural figure competitor and also trains in powerlifting and BJJ.   In this episode, we talk about writing for Paleo Magazine, The Paleo Podcast, tips on how to start your own fitness blog, how to stand out in the fitness space, create powerful messages through podcasting, and more. Enjoy! - Doug and Anders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs_vanhouten ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please support our partners! @organifi - www.organifi.com/shrugged to save 20% @thrivemarket - www.thrivemarket.com/shrugged for a free 30 days

This episode is going to educate you on creating better content for your business or social media streams. Duke Loren, a professional photographer for CrossFit HQ, dives into the smallest most budget friendly ways to get started. We slowly begin to build from iPhone accessories, to base model professional cameras, the lenses you should think about getting, and a few other options. After we get equipment out of the way, we dive into all the settings. What they mean, what settings you should be using, and few tips for editing. As a previous CrossFit athlete, affiliate owner, and now professional photographer for CrossFit HQ, I thought this episode would be right up so many peoples alley. It’s such an important topic right now that not only makes you more valuable, but is slowly becoming a MUST asset to have. If you can’t use use a computer or a cell phone your pretty worthless right? Well... If you want to win in business or social media and you can’t tell your story your also worthless. Content tells your stor

Charles Clay is an alchemist dedicated to raising the vibration of this planet by empowering life-lovers to heal themselves! His mission to help people understand and heal aches, pains and injuries, so we can all experience more joy, love and creativity.   Charles is also a neurokinetic therapist (NKT), NASM corrective exercise specialist, ACE certified trainer, co-author of Better Business Book, and creator of The Bulletproof Core Program.   In this episode, we talk about viewing the human body as the greatest technology available to us, joy as our natural state of being, why making a fool of yourself is a good idea, vacation vibration, how seeking adrenaline can be damaging to your body and reduce recovery, the signs of being stressed, how the jaw impacts core strength, my 2018 Burning Man experience, and more.   Enjoy! - Mike ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: https://shruggedcollective.com/tbs_clay ----------------------------------------------------------

John Swanson is the founder and CEO of The Granite Games, owner of Fast Factory Fitness, and owner of Factory Forged.   The goal of The Granite Games is to create a platform that allows all levels and ages to chase their athletic dreams. Our event gives athletes of every skill level the opportunity to compete and have their own professional athlete experience. Each element of this experience is carefully crafted to create a lasting impression. Everything from the athlete’s personalized name tag to the design of the competition floor all play a critical role in this experience.   In this episode, we talk about why we are all athletes, how to go from a small gym to a national competition, reaching over 2,500 athletes in one weekend, the future of The CrossFit Games, the future of The Granite Games, and more.   Enjoy! - Doug and Anders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs_swanson ----------------------------------------

After seeing a flash into my chosen path, I decided to follow my mother’s footsteps into a war zone, Operation Iraqi Freedom. I took a job as a contractor in Iraq at 22 years old and jumped in blind, having no idea the consequences of my actions, good or bad.   Iraq turned out to be my “university” and taught me how to be relentless. Once in Iraq I had an epiphany during my first mortar attack and took action. Through the four years of my contracting service, I explored new parts of who I was, and who I wanted to become, the Badass you know today.   Stay Relentless, - Christmas Abbott ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bab_warzone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedSubscribe

The world works in mysterious ways. Sometimes the things that we perceive to be weaknesses are indeed our greatest strengths. For our guest this week, Shane Farmer, founder of Dark Horse Rowing, this is indeed the case.   Through rowing, Shane discovered the Camaraderie that is a natural byproduct of shared adversity. The ideal that in order for the greater good to prevail, challenging conversation is necessary. Those ideals, and a few not-so-random encounters along the way, have paved the way for the development of Dark Horse Rowing!   In this week’s conversation, we cover the many virtues that Shane brings to the table as he builds his curriculum, as well as his life and family. We’ll uncover the means and methods that create the sustainable fulfillment ever present in his life now. Join us and discover that being the Dark Horse isn’t such a bad thing.   Thank you for tuning in and allowing us to be a part of your journey!   - Jeff and Mycal ------------------------------------------------------------------

Armen Hammer is a content creator and host and founder of The WODcast Podcast, Scale As Needed Podcast, 4Ears Podcast, and Armen Hammer TV vlog. Armen is a former Senior Editor at FloElite, who covers the CrossFit Games, weightlifting, strongman, and fitness. In this episode, we talk about the 2019 CrossFit Games season, new regionals events, how do you qualify for the 2019 Games, Greg Glassman’s view of CrossFit health vs. the sport of fitness, what is Dave Castro’s role in the new changes, and more. Enjoy- Doug and Anders ---------------------------------------------------------- Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs_hammer ---------------------------------------------------------- Please support our partners! @organifi - www.organifi.com/shrugged to save 20% @thrivemarket - www.thrivemarket.com/shrugged for a free 30 days trial and $60 in free groceries @OMAX - www.tryomax.com/shrugged and get a box FREE with your first purchase @Onnit - www.onnit.com/shrugged for a free 14 pill bottle of th

This podcast is compilation of questions that were asked via my social media and email platforms. Some are personal opinions, some are valuable business questions, and some are just down right random hilarity. Regardless of the questions asked, I promised to answer as many of them as I could in a 1 hour window.   This podcast is something I have always wanted to do for my following as it feel it brings us closer together. It shines light on my unique sense of humor, work ethic, and opinions that I’ve put together over the past 10 years or so in the fitness industry.   If you’ve been a fan of me for a while and you want to hang out with and have great time... Learn a few things... And laugh a whole bunch... This is the best podcast you’ll listen to all week ;)   To all my fans and supporters, this one's for you! Love you guys/gals :) - Ryan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/rc_qa -----------------------------------------

Paul Edge is DJ, visionary, and creator of Code Zero, a prosperity program which shows you how to activate your thrive cycle and override your survive cycle. Paul is also creator of The Frequency Tribe, a collective of DJs, musicians, artists, holistic healers, and innovators based in Encinitas, California.   In this episode, we talk about what's freedom and what does it look like in your life, kahunas and ho’oponopono, age reversal, living in a culture where people support you and see the future you, how to manage mistakes, the making of a DJ in the 90's, finding what’s truly possible through music, The Frequency Tribe, Code Zero, and more.   Enjoy! - Mike ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: https://shruggedcollective.com/tbs_edge ------------------------------------------------------------------------   Please support our partners!   Onnit's is a Total Human Optimization company with a mission to inspire peak performance through a combination of unique produc

In the second episode of Building A Badass, I tell a story about how a tragic car accident, where I watched my sister almost die, spun a major downward shift in my life, which included a long run with drugs and running wild.   I started victimizing myself to release responsibility of how I was feeling or what I did. I hid behind bad behavior and that “I don’t care” attitude,  which can only take you so far before you’re in some serious trouble. I became a victim to my circumstances.   Years later, I had a moment where I saw who I was destined to become if I stayed on the path I was currently on. It was shocking and discouraging. I had to make a change, but I didn’t have any idea what that looked like or even if I actually wanted to change at this point, I enjoyed the chaos.   Stay Relentless, - Christmas Abbott ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bab_theditch ----------------------------------------------------------------

This week on Feed Me Fuel Me  we redefine masculinity with the Alpha Hippie, Angelo Sisco . Angelo is a celebrated business coach, and owner of O'Hare CrossFit in Chicago.   Angelo had it rough growing up, in home raised by his mother after his father went to prison. Angelo grew up in a neighborhood, where street fights and settling beefs with your fists were normal everyday activities. However, when you become a man in an environment where hustling was the preferred means to make ends meet, you pick up a thing or two: Like starting your own business so you never have to answer to anyone else, ever.   Angelo has been a self-starter and entrepreneur since his adolescence. However, because he was left to his own devices, with no shortage of adversity in his upbringing, his vulnerability was left behind and looked down upon. In recent years, Angelo has rediscovered his essence, who he is at his core, and has chosen to bring that essence to light via the Alpha Hippie movement in which strength is discovered in vu

Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. He’s has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, a BA in Natural Science, and an MS in Biomechanics. He’s an adjunct professor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine.   Dr. Nelson has been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies. The techniques he’s developed, and the results he gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe.   In this episode, we talk about heart rate variability, metabolic flexibility, mastering micronutrients, holistic approaches to vitamins and minerals, supplementation needs for health and performance, and more.   Enjoy! - Doug and Anders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs_nelson ---