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Barbell Shrugged

Barbell Shrugged
Nutrition
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New episode every Wednesday! Join the Barbell Shrugged crew in conversations about fitness, training, and frequent interviews w/ CrossFit Games athletes!

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In this episode, strength coach, educator, and IFAST co-founder Mike Robertson joins Doug Larson, Dr. Mike Lane, and Coach Travis Mash to talk about how serious lifters and athletes can train hard without destroying their bodies in the process. Mike ... more

In this episode, Doug Larson, Dr. Mike Lane, and Coach Travis Mash break down athlete monitoring, readiness testing, and how coaches can use simple data to make better training decisions. Travis explains how his master's thesis used daily depth jumps... more

In this episode, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash, and Dr. Mike Lane break down cardio for strength athletes, especially lifters who have spent years chasing numbers in the gym but have not deliberately trained their heart, lungs, and work capacity. Th... more

In this episode, Dr. Ben Steel joins Doug Larson and Dr. Mike Lane to break down the psychology of self-sabotage, performance anxiety, and why high performers often get in their own way. Ben shares his background as a former wrestler, certified menta... more

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Mike Lane
Dr. Mike Lane, PhD
Rapid Health Optimization / Artelab (mentioned)
Episode: How We Use Athlete Monitoring to Train Smarter w/ Doug Larson, Dr. Mike Lane and Coach Travis Mash #849
Ben Steel
Certified mental performance consultant and mental health counselor
Rapid Health Optimization; Examined Life Counseling
Episode: The Psychology of Self-Sabotage w/ Dr. Ben Steel, Doug Larson, Travis Mash & Dr. Mike Lane #847
Cody Taylor
Ultra Endurance Athlete
Self-coached/New Normal coaching
Episode: 550 Mile Races w/ Cody Taylor, Doug Larson, Travis Mash & Dr. Mike Lane #845
Rami Alhamad
CEO of Alma Nutrition
Alma Nutrition
Episode: How AI Is Changing Nutrition Coaching with Rami Alhamad with Doug Larson, Travis Mash & Dr. Mike Lane #844
Andy Galpin
Dr., associated with Arte program
Arte program
Episode: Benefits of Single Joint Exercises with Doug Larson, Travis Mash & Dr. Mike Lane #842
Scott Charland
Longtime strength conditioning coach, leads sports performance system
Parkview Sports Medicine
Episode: The 20-Rep Squat Method with Scott Charland, Doug Larson, Travis Mash & Dr. Mike Lane #841
Jeremy Carlson
Head strength and conditioning coach at Center College
Center College
Episode: Culture, Buy-in and Stronger Athletes with Jeremy Carlson, Doug Larson, Travis Mash & Dr. Mike Lane #840
Andrew Jagim
Sports scientist, Director of Sports Medicine Research for Mayo Clinic Health System
Mayo Clinic Health System
Episode: Fat Free Mass Index Explained: A Better Body Comp Metric for Athletes with Dr. Andrew Jagim, Doug Larson, Travis Mash & Dr. Mike Lane #837
Dr. Stephen Cabral
Naturopathic doctor and functional medicine practitioner
Cabral Concept Podcast
Episode: Root Cause Health: The End of Symptom Chasing with Dr. Stephen Cabral, Doug Larson, Travis Mash & Dr. Mike Lane #835

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Doug Larson
Host of Barbell Shrugged
Travis Mash
Host of Barbell Shrugged
Dr. Mike Lane
Host/Co-host of Barbell Shrugged
Anders Varner
Co-host/Host of Barbell Shrugged

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • Not the same

    Just isn’t the same level of vibe and knowledge without Chris. These guys seem like they’re more in it for monetary gain as opposed to a true desire and love of sport.

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    Edman86861
    United States4 months ago
  • I like them a lot, but…

    I listen to nearly ever show these guys put out. They’re fun, interesting, informative, knowledgeable, and have great camaraderie. I never feel like I’ve wasted my time listening. My only complaint is that the titles of the episodes lead me to believe that they are about to discuss some highly relevant topic in great detail. However, what general happens is that they start in on a topic and end up rabbit trailing on various aspects of it. Thereby only staying very surface. Don’t get me wrong, it... more

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    4
    fiatfill
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the Energy

    Great to hear the excitement of living purposefully and in a healthy mindset. Getting older it’s vital to stay moving and limber. Listening to the kids episode I have some feedback about family dinners. You guys glaze over its importance ( or unimportance) and state that the kids don’t sit still or throw food or knock chairs over. I have three boys 2,4,5 and we have had family dinners since day one. I knew that with hard work and repetitive behavior the kids would learn to eat their foods in a c... more

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    4
    Romans army
    United States2 years ago
  • Inadequate

    As an open-minded, academically trained endocrinologist who aggressively promotes lifestyle changes to optimize hormonal health I was disappointed by the episode on menopause. There was enough misleading info in that episode that I won’t be recommending this podcast to my patients. Please avoid making sweeping statements about hormones and conventional medicine - it weakens the potential power of your intended message.

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    3
    EndocrineMD
    United States3 years ago
  • I’m so I glad I found this podcast!

    I just listened to the episode about menopause and fitness with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan. I have weight trained for over 30 years, but I am realizing I definitely need to up my game with protein and also supplementation now that Im post menopausal. The entire episode was incredibly helpful and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mbrohms
    United States3 years ago

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- Consistently informative with strong expertise, though some reviews note episodes can feel like long-form conversations with promotional tangents.
- Fans often highlight high-quality guests and practical strategies, though a portion of listeners wish for tighter editing and clearer topic focus.
- Mixed sentiment on audio quality and host dynamics, but overall positive due to the wealth of experience and credible hosts.
- Generally appreciated for actionable insights in nutrition, training, and physiology, with occasional critiques about depth versus breadth.
- Vibe and depth vary by episode; many listeners praise the knowledge and camaraderie, while some feel the pacing and focus can drift.

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How We Use Athlete Monitoring to Train Smarter w/ Doug Larson, Dr. Mike Lane and Coach Travis Mash #849
Q: What movements or tests do you prioritize when you're monitoring athletes outside of pure strength sports?
Absolute strength tests like squat and deadlift with body-weight relative metrics, plus body composition and multi-planar movement screens, provide a broad, practical view of an athlete's readiness and adaptation.
How We Use Athlete Monitoring to Train Smarter w/ Doug Larson, Dr. Mike Lane and Coach Travis Mash #849
Q: Can you explain how you use these measurements day-to-day to adjust training load?
If a marker shifts by about 5-10%, we adjust gradually, prioritizing volume reductions over intensity to avoid deconditioning while preserving high-quality work.
The Psychology of Self-Sabotage w/ Dr. Ben Steel, Doug Larson, Travis Mash & Dr. Mike Lane #847
Q: What are the most common ways athletes self-sabotage themselves, and how can they start addressing these patterns?
Common patterns include black-and-white thinking, perfectionism, and social comparison. The approach is to build confidence through repeated, small-actions and to replace unhelpful thoughts with more adaptive ones, while also setting up pre-performance routines and a plan for potential setbacks.
550 Mile Races w/ Cody Taylor, Doug Larson, Travis Mash & Dr. Mike Lane #845
Q: What does it mean to race or attempt a record 'unsupported'?
Unsupported means carrying all nutrition, filtering water on trail, sleeping outdoors, and receiving no outside help; proof and tracking via wearable devices and logs ensure legitimacy of FKTs.
Fat Free Mass Index Explained: A Better Body Comp Metric for Athletes with Dr. Andrew Jagim, Doug Larson, Travis Mash & Dr. Mike Lane #837
Q: Do you feel like you did everything you kind of set out to do there, or is there a next domino to fall here? What's the next phase of fat free mass index?
There is more work to be done, especially on the lower end to align FFMI with health metrics and bone data, and to understand how FFMI relates to things like female athlete triad; future research is needed to better interpret low FFMI values and their health implications.

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

A practical fitness-focused show that blends in-depth discussions on training methods, nutrition, recovery, and muscle health with expert guest interviews. Across episodes, the crew often leans into applied science for athletes and serious trainees, covering topics like supplement strategies, body composition metrics, circadian influences on performance, and age-related training considerations. Notable strengths include: a consistent emphasis on real-world application, access to a lineup of researchers, clinicians, and high-level coaches, and a willingness to explore cutting-edge tech in muscle health (e.g., MRI/muscle quality analysis) alongside traditional strength work. A few recurring critiques center on long-form, conversational pacing... more

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8. Andrew Jagim

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