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Barbell Medicine Podcast

Barbell Medicine
Strength Training
Resistance Training
Exercise
Weight Management
Obesity
Rhabdomyolysis
Pain Management
Nutrition
Heart Disease
Glp-1 Receptor Agonists
Hypertrophy
Blood Pressure
Weight Loss
Crossfit
Hypertension
Cholesterol
Cortisol
Diet
Energy Expenditure
Testosterone

Podcast by Barbell Medicine

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes435Founded9 years ago
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Most women in 2026 are told menopause affects everything, the weight, the belly fat, the bones, the heart, the brain, and that the fix is hormones, supplements, and a proprietary protocol. The data tell a different story. Menopause does some of it, b... more

The story goes that hard exercise is risky for women, and that the idea is ancient. Both halves fall apart on contact. In this solo episode, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum follows the claim that physical effort harms the female body across twenty centuries, a... more

In 1889 a French physiologist injected himself with guinea pig and dog testicle extract and published a claim of self-rejuvenation in The Lancet. That announcement kicked off a 200-year medicalization of menopause that ran through leeches and bromide... more

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This is the free preview of the May 2026 Direct Line, our monthly AMA for Barbell Medicine Plus subscribers. Three reader questions answered in full.

We open with a mid-30s woman with bilateral shin pain and exertional foot numbness who started crea... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Austin Baraki
A physician and co-host on Barbell Medicine Podcast
Barbell Medicine
Episode: Episode #387: The Valsalva Maneuver- Blood Pressure & Safety in Lifting
Anne-Sophie Fluri
Neuroscientist and founder of Brain Wave
Brain Wave
Episode: Episode #374: Mental Strategies: Neuroscience, Visualization, and Developing Resilience with Anne-Sophie Fluri
Dr. Sohee Carpenter
Evidence-based fitness coach, author, and expert in sports science.
Self-Employed
Episode: Episode #370: Dr. Sohee Carpenter on High-Intensity Circuits vs. Traditional Lifting, New Research, and Coaching Her Mom
Dr. Franco Impellizzeri
Exercise physiologist and expert in training load and injury prevention
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: Episode #367: Training Load ft. Dr. Franco Impellizzeri
Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
Expert in muscle physiology and endocrinology
Episode: Episode #365: Cycle Syncing, Fasted Cardio, The Pink Tax and More ft. Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
Alan Thrall
Owner and operator of Untamed Strength, California's strongest man in the middleweight division, and drummer for Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Band.
Untamed Strength
Episode: Episode #327: Untamed Strength Update ft. Alan Thrall
Adam Meakins
Health and fitness professional
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Episode: Episode #300: Q/A With The Best Health and Fitness Pros
Dr. Spencer Nadolsky
Doctor and obesity specialist
None specified
Episode: Episode #300: Q/A With The Best Health and Fitness Pros
Dr. Carl Nadolsky
Endocrinologist and obesity specialist
None specified
Episode: Episode #300: Q/A With The Best Health and Fitness Pros

Hosts

Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum
Host of Barbell Medicine Podcast; Barbell Medicine
Dr. Austin Baraki
Co-host on Menopause series; Barbell Medicine

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Awesome EBM

    As a fellow physician, looking to optimize both my own health, as well as my patients’, it is refreshing to hear the pushback and counter narrative on the fast and loose approach to medical science in the commercial “longevity”, and “wellness” space. Please keep up the great work!

    -Dr. Robb Bassett

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Robb Bassett
    United Statesa month ago
  • This pod is a main meal

    This podcast will give you a solid base of health and fitness knowledge. Cuts through hyperbolic BS. Will get you focussed on what really matters; blood pressure training volume, normal healthy food, not obsessing about testosterone. Their personalities will make you feel at home when you’re listening. Lots of inside jokes and nuance. They got you covered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cdn Army Log SM
    Canada2 months ago
  • Dangerous advice

    I have only listened to a few…. Thank heavens! Their episode 381 and recommendation on how much vitamin D one should take (600-800 iu) is grossly inaccurate. Better to listen to someone who has better more accurate information.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    homeyFanCM
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast. Just the facts without a bunch of 'bio-hacking' nonsense.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    elsteef
    5 months ago
  • Very informative and easy to follow

    This podcast does a great job of sharing the science and breaking down concepts relevant to all humans but as a movement professional I find the topics and information especially salient. I often share with coworkers and I’m so happy you put this out. Thanks for all you do to debunk myths and level up knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Movement nerd
    Canada6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Nuanced, evidence-based insights that cut through hype.
Hosts are clear, thoughtful, and skeptical of quick fixes.
Presents science-backed health info in a practical, no-nonsense way.

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#205
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Apple Podcasts
#249
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Talking Points

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What’s Actually Driving Your Testosterone Down? | Signal Ep 3
Q: What is the dominant driver of low testosterone in most adults today?
The dominant driver is excess adiposity and obesity-related factors that disrupt the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, with weight loss and metabolic improvements being the most effective means to raise testosterone, rather than automatically prescribing TRT.
Is Creatine Causing Your Shin Pain? + Splitting Training, Endometriosis for Lifters | Direct Line · May 2026
Q: Three questions from this month's episode. First up, a mid-thirties woman with bilateral shin pain wants to know if her creatine is causing it.
The hosts explain the differential diagnosis, emphasizing that while chronic exertional compartment syndrome is possible, imaging and clinical context are crucial, and a medical workup is recommended to distinguish between vascular, neural, or orthopedic causes before concluding creatine is responsible.
Direct Line April 2026: Stopping Ozempic and Lifting With Osteopenia
Q: What does long-term maintenance look like after GLP-1 therapy?
Maintenance typically involves a combination of ongoing medication (when appropriate), lifestyle interventions (diet and exercise), and gradual dose adjustments, with many patients needing some form of long-term management rather than a finite course.
Episode #389: Your Liver Enzymes Are Elevated — But It Might Not Be Your Liver
Q: What is your differential diagnosis in this case?
Initial differential emphasizes ongoing exposure/toxin, fatty liver disease, infection, and autoimmune etiologies; given five months of progressive enzymes, emphasis shifts toward a non-acute process with possible long-term exposures, fatty liver despite lean habitus, or less likely autoimmune disease; ongoing evaluation should include repeating tests and considering CK/LDH to distinguish muscle from liver sources.
Episode #389: Your Liver Enzymes Are Elevated — But It Might Not Be Your Liver
Q: Can you take us through the different labs contained in a liver panel and explain them to the audience?
Liver panels separate hepatocellular markers (ALT/AST) from cholestatic markers (ALK phosphatase, bilirubin) and add synthetic function tests (albumin, INR) to gauge overall liver performance; ALT is more liver-specific but not exclusive, AST also comes from muscle; ALP and bilirubin relate to bile flow; GGT can help differentiate hepatobiliary vs bone sources but is not definitive.

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What is Barbell Medicine Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Evidence-based health and strength training discussions with two doctors who dissect topics at the intersection of medicine and fitness. Episodes emphasize critical thinking, nuance, and applying research to real-world training, with frequent case studies and practical guidance about hormones, weight management, training loads, and injury risk. The show tends to favor clinically grounded explanations over hype, often featuring long-form analyses, guest-less deep-dives, and occasional promotional segments tied to events or courses. Noteworthy strengths include a rigorous, non-dogmatic tone, accessible science narration, and helpful resources like case studies and training planning tools that translate to everyday training and medical decisio... more

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2. Anne-Sophie Fluri
3. Dr. Sohee Carpenter
4. Dr. Franco Impellizzeri
5. Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
6. Alan Thrall
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