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

Have you been told to stop working out because of pain? Or… Have you stopped going to the gym because of pain?   What if we told you that avoiding pain altogether could actually mean avoiding opportunity… would you know how to determine the difference?   In this episode we’re talking about pain… how to understand it, how to interpret it and how you can make it work to your advantage. Plus, we’re giving you the four questions we ask all of our 1-on-1 clients to help them stay in the gym!    How do you know when it’s OK to keep going and when to stop? Listen up to find out!   Minutes: 6:30 – What is pain? 10:59 – 4 terms to understand pain 13:30 – How uncertainty can change your perception 18:00 –The 4 questions we ask all of our clients 21:33 – When is pain necessary? 27:01 – Is it OK to keep going with an “injury”?   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 at @DrSeanPastuch

Bryan Boorstein has trained at the top level, the CrossFit Games, while also working with some of the world’s premier athletes, including NFL players, and WWE superstar John Cena. Bryan has extensive experience and knowledge in all realms of health and fitness. He has coached physique and bodybuilding, as well as those just hoping to increase vitality and look good at the beach. His programming philosophy has adapted to accommodate the constantly-changing needs for each trainee.   In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner and Doug Larson discuss: The difficulty in pre-internet era of finding quality training information Understanding big movements instead of focusing on single joint training What is the proper body part split for hypertrophy Does a full body workout produce results From CrossFit to Evolved Training Systems   And more…   Bryan Boorstein on Instagram   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram__ __________________________________ 20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM __________________

If you’re into learning how to promote yourself on social media then this is the show for you. I’ll just leave it at that. There’s some serious value in this one.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/rc-followers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedSubscribe

Drew & Chelsea Dillon have been involved in the sport of Weightlifting longer than most coaches. Have participated at the highest levels of the sport and still found struggle in having a successful coaching business. They share what sets them apart from traditional weightlifting coaches/training and the journey they've traveled in business that has made the biggest difference in their ability to work with more clients while delivering a better service.

Mental toughness… it’s a hot topic right now. In the CrossFit space we see mental toughness as crawling through a lengthy workout or holding on to the bar for a few more reps. In sports we see athletes getting on the field days after injury and pushing through the pain. In our daily lives, we may boast about working 80 hours a week or never taking vacation days.   These scenarios are many times, what our society defines a being tough; sucking it up and putting your head down to do work or just “grinding another day”.   Of course there is time to do work but is this type of “work” truly the mark of the toughest individuals?   On this week’s episode we’re challenging traditional perceptions of mental toughness. Dr. Sean puts you in the guest seat as he takes you through a visualization exercise on mental toughness, plus he shares his own ego struggles about the time he worked out with Rich Froning for a week that you don’t want to miss!   Show Notes:   3:39 -  A visualization exercise 9:12 -  What would you do

This episode starts with a recap of the recent trip to Eleiko HQ in Halmstad Sweden. The guys made their own barbells, took a cold bath in the North Sea, sat in steaming hot saunas, ate delicious food, and trained at the baddest gym in the world. It was an experience unlike any other.   The second hour, recorded in Copenhagen Denmark is a heavy discussion on training, strength, and a debate on who the most complete strength athletes in the world.    In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner and Doug Larson discuss:   Making the best barbells in the world   Eating Swedish cuisine and how healthy the people are in Scandinavia   Why One Ton Challenge athletes are the most complete strength athletes in the world.   Bringing the One Ton Challenge to CrossFit Halmstad   What is takes to be a complete strength athlete    And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM  __________________________________ Please Support Our Sponsors   US Air Force Special Operatio

In this episode, I go over a bunch of statistics about millennials and social media conversion rates. I talk about my opinion of owning a gym versus owning an online business. I also give my personal recommendations on what I would do if I could start all over again but in 2019. 

We've got Mike Salemi coming on today. He is in the Strong Coach Mastermind and he drops some really great knowledge about his journey, which is going to be very helpful for you as a coach and building your own coaching business.   We get into Enlifted as well, so the way this works is when people join The Strong Coach Mastermind, they also go into the Enlifted certification and that's something we offer by itself as well and it's really digging into the mental side of things and we get into mental resilience and how to help clients and set really great goals and really become a coach that stands apart by how we show up for our clients. Enjoy!

Do you know how much should you back squat if you can deadlift 300 pounds?   What about how much you should front squat if you back squat 200 pounds?   How about this… do you know your 6-rep max strict press on your right arm compared to your left? Or how many 1-arm high pulls you can perform with 33% of your body weight on your right arm compared to your left?   If you are scratching your head wondering why we are even asking these questions, listen up! In this episode we’re talking to Dr. Ryan Summers about how a small bias, repeated over and over, could be the reason you are still getting that annoying [insert body part] pain that hasn’t gone away. Plus, Dr. Ryan gives you his top 6 tests to easily assess your strength-balance right from your own gym.    About Our Guest: Dr. Ryan Summers is a Physical Therapist, co-owner if Pure Physio and a staff member at ActiveLife. As a DPT, 1-on-1 Coach and ActiveLife seminar staff member he has worked with hundreds of people to get them out of pain without going to t

The Airmen who make up Air Force Special Ops are the most specialized warriors on the planet. They are the ones other special forces look to when the mission calls for their unique skills and fearless commitment. A job for the mentally tough and physically strong, these elite heroes go where others won’t because they’re trained to do what others can’t. Learn more at http://airforce.com/specialops   Lt. Col. Heath J. Kerns is the Commander, 330th Recruiting Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. He leads Special Operations Recruiters to scout, develop and guide future Special Warfare Airmen to their combat calling. The 330th Recruiting Squadron is the largest squadron within Air Force Recruiting Service and its mission spans the entire globe.   Lieutenant Colonel Kerns grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in June 2004. He is the second Air Force officer to ever graduate the Brazilian Army Jungle Warfare course and holds advanced qualifications as a

I met Mr. Dean Guedo at the Spartan world championships in Lake Tahoe this year. I was interested to talk to him because himself and a partner started a new company called “Stronger Experts.” This company does a variety of testing on some of the best athletes in the world while simultaneously uploading the data and videos to a platform which qualifies for continuing education credits. Pretty awesome if you need those to keep your certification valid. It’s also great because you don’t have to travel.  Anyway, in this convo I try to bring up a ton of basic meathead-ish questions to shine some light on in his own words. It’s fun to geek out sometimes, but sometimes it’s more fun to chat the basics.  Hope you love it.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/rc-guedo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedSubscri

I’ve said it time and time again – these podcasts are my favorites. I love it when we get to answer questions from listeners.   We got to all sorts of questions on this one, and you’ll come out with a take-away regardless of whether you’re a powerlifter, weightlifter, CrossFitter, serious athlete, average Joe, young rookie, or old veteran like me.   And a lot of what we talk about has to do with combining multiple aspects of fitness. It’s 2018, folks! So many people now want to do CrossFit, powerlifting, weightlifting, cardio, bodybuilding – they want to do it all. So check out the podcast to learn a little about combining different types of training… so that you can do what you want.   Travis Mash on Instagram   Please Support Our Sponsors   Savage Barbell Apparel - Save 25% on your first order using the code “Shrugged” at savagebarbell.com/shrugged   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged   Join the One Ton Challenge    Registration is LIVE   12 Month Strength training program t

In this special episode, we have AJ Roberts, Chief Revenue Officer at Genesis Digital, the company behind Kartra, Ever Webinar and Webinar Jam. We had a deep dive into everything that it takes on how to become a strong coach, having a support system, delegating, being responsible for your business, being an entrepreneur, and Kartra - the all-in-one platform that's going to change your coaching business forever. Enjoy!

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?    What if you could reduce your medical visits and HEAL yourself simply by changing your outlook?   This exact thought is what led our guest, Kelly Gores, to produce and direct HEAL the documentary.   This episode discusses how Kelly got started on her journey, questions how well the current healthcare system is truly working and reveals some startling research on how positive thinking and placebo provided better outcomes than medicine alone for cancer patients.   If you or someone you know are fighting an uphill battle against the medical system, you don’t want to miss what Kelly has to say.   Minute Breakdown:   8:40 - Following what lights you up 19:13 - Healthcare or Sickcare? The active v. passive solution 28:52 - Can a health care coach lower your need for a doctor’s visit? 39:00 - Turning your life around by finding the gift in every problem 47:20 - When to “love from a distance” with those who aren’t ready   Please Support our Sponsors   Organifi - Save

Regan Huckaby is a 4x CrossFit Games Athlete. In 2019 she finished 3rd in the world on Team Invictus. She has competed twice at the CrossFit Games as an individual and two times on a team. Her CrossFit career is even more impressive as she is one of the only competitors to also have a family of 4 in her corner. Being a mom, wife, and professional athlete is not easy. The long hours of training, world travel, and intense schedule make her 2019 trip to the podium even more impressive. We sat down with Regan at the One Ton Challenge at Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, NV to talk training, world, travel and family on her way to a fifth CrossFit Games.   In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner and Doug Larson discuss:   Why perfect movement matters   The CrossFit season and traveling the world   Finding a coach that makes you the best athlete you can be   Why your training partners matter   Juggling training, family, and being a professional CrossFit athlete   And more…   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Lars

Eleiko is a world-leading supplier of professional weightlifting, powerlifting and strength training equipment. There’s a strong chance you’ve seen an Eleiko bar in a gym at some point and said, “wow, this is really nice!” And then you actively searched for that bar, every time you returned. They are considered the Ferrari of weightlifting equipment. And after spending a week at the facility in Sweden I could not agree more as to why!   The history and energy that floats around the Eleiko facility in Halmstad Sweden is truly unlike anything I have ever experienced before. The process of making a single piece of equipment is so extensive and impressive that it truly looks and feels like a piece of art. I use to love their equipment, but now I am truly obsessed!   CEO Erik Blomberg describes the company’s mission — "We work to make people stronger so they can perform better, in sports and in life." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedco

Have you ever heard someone use the expression “it’s all in your head” and find yourself wanting to punch them in the face?   Yea, us too.    In this episode, Dr. Sean talks to Active Life 1 on 1 coach, Dr. Todd Dersham about a particular client he had who was in her own way in regards to her mindset around pain.    They discuss how mindset can increase pain or decrease pain and how it plays a role in the recovery cycle.    Hint, it’s not in your head, but your head could be in the way of your body.  Minute Breakdown:   0-10 - Dr. Sean ate Weed Cookies? 11-20 - How to spot emotional distress on an intake. 21-30 - Should Active Life partner with World Star? 31-40 - What is pain? 41-49 - Why keep working with an Active Life coach after symptoms are gone? ___________________________________ Please Support our Sponsors   Organifi - Save 20% at http://organifi.com/shrugged Ned - Save 15% using the code “SHRUGGED” at http://helloned.com US Air Force Special Ops Work with an Active Life Coach: http://activelif

Kelsey Kiel is a collegiate soccer player turned soccer coach. When she graduated in 2009, Kelsey moved into coaching soccer at the youth and collegiate levels. Kelsey stumbled into a CrossFit class in 2014 and the rest is history. After about a year of casual CrossFit life, Kelsey switched over to the competitive side of CrossFit, dialed in her nutrition and worked to tackle her weaknesses. Kelsey is a CF-L1 trainer and enjoys coaching athletes of all skill levels.     In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner and Doug Larson discuss:   Why Strength is king   Transitioning from the party life to full time CrossFit athlete   Coaching CrossFitters   Programming for the new CrossFit Season   Black Iron Nutrition   And more…   Connect with Kelsey Kiel   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM   Please Support Our Sponsors   Savage Barbell Apparel - Save 25% on your first order using the code “SHRUGGED”   Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com

Kelsey Kiel is a collegiate soccer player turned soccer coach. When she graduated in 2009, Kelsey moved into coaching soccer at the youth and collegiate levels. Kelsey stumbled into a CrossFit class in 2014 and the rest is history. After about a year of casual CrossFit life, Kelsey switched over to the competitive side of CrossFit, dialed in her nutrition and worked to tackle her weaknesses. Kelsey is a CF-L1 trainer and enjoys coaching athletes of all skill levels.     In this episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner and Doug Larson discuss:   Why Strength is king   Transitioning from the party life to full time CrossFit athlete   Coaching CrossFitters   Programming for the new CrossFit Season   Black Iron Nutrition   And more…   Connect with Kelsey Kiel   Anders Varner on Instagram   Doug Larson on Instagram   __________________________________ 20 REP BACK SQUAT PROGRAM   __________________________________ Please Support Our Sponsors   Savage Barbell Apparel - Save 25% on your first order using the code “

I recently spent a week in Sweden with Travis while visiting the CEO of Eleiko. The only thing I knew about him at first was that he was the head coach for team USA weightlifting. Then, I found out he had a few world records for powerlifting, a phenomenal Olympic lifting career, and he’s kind of nerd when it comes to training methodology and science.    First thought... I just found a new best friend. Second thought... This dude needs to be on a bigger platform because everyone in the strength and conditioning world should know him. He’s changing the game, putting a twist on traditional methods, and adding a ton to the strength and conditioning community.    Considered the “Louie Simmons” of Olympic Lifting... You. DO NOT. Want. To Miss. This One.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/rc-mash ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Channel Here