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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 558 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FitnessHealth & FitnessNutrition | |||

Melissa McGregor's strength training journey began years after suffering a stroke while 10 weeks pregnant.
In this Beast Over Burden episode, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson are joined by Barbell Logic coach Joel Rasmussen and client Melissa McGregor ... more
Michael Gaudet joins Beast Over Burden to share his remarkable story of powerlifting after a heart attack, living with type 1 diabetes for 50 years, and becoming a world champion at 62.
Michael has lived many athletic lives: wrestler, competitive c... more
Physical freedom does not come from constantly starting over.
In this Beast Over Burden episode, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson discuss what it really takes to build physical freedom through strength training. They explain why freedom in training is ... more
Eric Dahl joins Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson on Beast Over Burden to share how he continues getting stronger with age, setting major PRs in his mid-40s while balancing work, family, coaching, and recovery.
Eric has been part of the Barbell Logic fa... more
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Short and informative podcast. Always look forward to the conversations and laughter
It’s like 50/50. Half the episodes are interesting and informative the other half the male speaker is ranting about his alcoholism problem which he simultaneously talks endlessly about and seems to be unaware of.
Excellent content, helps with training tips, motivation and forward momentum
I used to think this was the best lifting podcast, and one of the most enjoyable podcasts in general. The show now provides much less insight and is almost geared exclusively toward beginner lifters. The worst part is going back to old episodes and remembering how good it used to be. It’s particularly sad hearing the old hosts say how they were going to be themselves and authentic, and not water themselves down, and then going to new episodes where swears are bleeped out with an obnoxious beep l... more
On the latest podcast, the podcaster used the word "elderly" to refer to the 60+ age group in a study. I personally don't agree with that term as I am 65, I exercise, and I don't consider myself close to being elderly. I think in the future, when you both reach 65, you may also feel the same way and not want to be labeled as such.
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A practical, longevity-forward strength podcast that centers on long-term training, coaching support, and real-world application of barbell-based programming. Episodes consistently explore aging, recovery, nutrition, and habit formation, often through client stories and coaching perspectives. The show stands out for its emphasis on sustainable progress, coaching relationships, and data-informed approaches that balance volume, intensity, and life demands, making it useful for serious lifters and professionals alike who want durable strength and better everyday function.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Michael Taylor
2. Dalton Stanage
3. Brian Hosford
4. Nick Hammer
5. John Eckford
6. Marty Curran
7. Seth Hible
8. Jimmy Wisinski
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