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

To learn why you need to consider individualized programming in the increasingly more competitive world of CrossFit we interviewed Max El-Hag from Optimum Performance Training.  Max shares how individualized programming will change the way you perform as an athlete.  You'll learn the most important aspects of programming design and how it impacts your fitness.

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we talked business (while drinking tequila) with Travis Harkey down in West Palm Beach, FL with CrossFit North Atlanta owner Travis Harkey.  Also featured on this episode are former Shrugged guests Justin Metts and Matt Hoff.  Enjoy!

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we traveled to West Palm Beach FL for the 2013 CrossFit Games South East Regional where we interviewed Travis Mayer (who ended up taking 2nd place that weekend) and Matt Baird who was ranked 10th in the world for the 2013 season.

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast the crew talks training with Strongwoman competitor Talia VanDoran.

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast the crew is joined by former Bodybuilder and Cheerleader and current International Sumo wrestler Robert Daniel.

 On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the crew is joined by 4-time CrossFit Games athlete Shana Alverson to talk about..... ANYTHING and EVERYTHING.  Sometimes our podcast goes off the rails, and this one went off the planet.  Lots of cursing and crude humor in this one, be warned!

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the crew travels to Johnson City, TN for the USAW Weightlifting Collegiate Nationals to interview two time olympian Kendrick Farris.

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the crew is joined by Faction Strength and Conditioning team athlete Laura Meador to discuss how you can make a few changes to your paleo diet to allow you to do higher volume crossfit training.

This week on the Barbell Shrugged Podcast we are posting an episode we filmed a few weeks ago when we were at the Arnold.  Mike and Doug sat down with two of the top strongmen competitors in the United States, Steve Trippe and Bret Somerville to discuss their sport and strength. http://www.BarbellShrugged.com

Mike interview CrossFit Games hopeful Matt Baird who is currently (at time of posting) ranked 2nd in the 2013 CrossFit Open right behind Rich Froning.

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast, Mike and Chris interview National Level Olympic Weightlifter Zach Krych and his wife Sarah.  We discuss Zach's story, teaching the lifts, the OLY lifts in CrossFit and more! http://www.BarbellShrugged.com

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the gang breaks in the new studio talking about how to gain strength and muscle for CrossFit, and at the end during CTP CAM we talk to 2-time CrossFit Games athlete Aja Barto.

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the gang travels to Columbus, OH to the 2013 Arnold Sports Festival and interviews weightlifting champ Jon North.  Don't miss this, our 50th episode, over 2 hours of content!

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the gang interviews 4-time CrossFit Games athlete Shana Alverson about Nutrition, Training Mistakes, and Prepping for the CrossFit Games and Competing.

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast the gang traveled to Atlanta, GA for the Garage Games One Event.  Mike, Doug, and Chris sit down and chat with two 4-time CrossFit Games athletes Shana Alverson and Brandon Phllips, CrossFit gym owner/athlete Steve Mullen, Female winner of the 2012 Open Emily Bridgers, CrossFit athlete Emily Friedman, CrossFit North Atlanta Director of Operations Matt Baird and his fiance Taylor Flynn, and world jump rope champion Molly Metz.  Don't miss this jam packed episode of the world's best CrossFit based podcast!

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast Mike, Chris, and Doug  are joined by competitive CrossFit athlete Mike McGoldrick to discuss priorities and preparation for this years 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games and how to peak for competition. Like us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/BarbellShruggedPodcast Follow us on Twitter - @BarbellShrugged Sign up for our Newsletter - http://www.FITR.tv For Free Video on The Top 7 Snatch Mistakes visit - http://forms.aweber.com/form/14/989039414.htm Want to get stronger?  Watch our strength seminar - http://fitr.tv/collections/seminars/products/simple-strength-seminar Want to gain more mobility? Watch our mobility seminar- http://fitr.tv/collections/seminars/products/maximum-mobility Want to get leaner and increase your energy? Watch our nutrition course- http://fitr.tv/collections/seminars/products/faction-foods-nutrition-course To watch the Barbell Shrugged Podcast visit - http://fitr.tv/blogs/barbell-shrugged For free CrossFit exercise technique videos vi

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast Mike, Chris, and Doug bust some myths about losing weight, discuss the science behind getting lean, and some of the best ways to lose body fat. Like us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/BarbellShruggedPodcast Follow us on Twitter - @BarbellShrugged Sign up for our Newsletter - http://www.FITR.tv For Free Video on The Top 7 Snatch Mistakes visit - http://forms.aweber.com/form/14/989039414.htm Want to get stronger?  Watch our strength seminar - http://fitr.tv/collections/seminars/products/simple-strength-seminar Want to gain more mobility? Watch our mobility seminar- http://fitr.tv/collections/seminars/products/maximum-mobility Want to get leaner and increase your energy? Watch our nutrition course- http://fitr.tv/collections/seminars/products/faction-foods-nutrition-course To watch the Barbell Shrugged Podcast visit - http://fitr.tv/blogs/barbell-shrugged For free CrossFit exercise technique videos visit- http://fitr.tv/blogs/fitr-tv For answers to m