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

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.    P

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”

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: “Shrugge

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/shrugge

“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

“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/sh

“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:/

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

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 F

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/specialo

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 Oper

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

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

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 c

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.