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Barbell Shrugged

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72- Dan Bailey: CrossFit, Being A Professional Athlete, and Steroids

Have you wondered what it's like to be a professional CrossFit athlete? Do you wonder what it would be like to compete at the CrossFit Games? To learn more about what it takes to consistently perform at the high level, the Barbell Shrugged crew traveled to CrossFit Mayhem in Cookeville, TN to interview the "beast of the Central East" Dan Bailey for this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast. You'll learn why CrossFit is a full-time job when you compete at the elite level. You'll also learn what Dan thinks about the use of steroids in CrossFit.

Jul 22, 201337 min

71- How To Build A CrossFit Garage and Home Gym w/Mike McGoldrick

Do you want to have your own garage gym? Are you wondering exactly what you'll need and how to get started? To discover how to build a well rounded garage gym, this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we traveled to South Central regional champion Mike McGoldrick's house to see how he did it. You'll learn what is essential in creating a great garage gym, and how to do it without going broke.

Jul 17, 201352 min

BS INTERROGATION SERIES - EP5 We Answer Your Questions!

Recording from recent LIVE Q&A w/ the fans

Jul 13, 20131h 20m

70- How To Make A Living Owning Your Own CrossFit Affiliate or Gym Business

Do you want to own your own CrossFit affiliate or open up your own gym? Do you have the passion and drive to make it happen, but you're just not sure where to start? Watch this episode of Barbell Shrugged to set you down the path of business success. Mike, Doug, and Chris are joined by co-owner of Faction Strength and Conditioning Rob Conner. You'll learn why Mike, Rob, and Doug started their own CrossFit affiliate and some of the mistakes they made along the way that you should avoid.

Jul 10, 20131h 15m

69- Strength and MetCon Program Design with 3-Time CrossFit Regionals Athlete and Box Owner Mike McElroy

On this episode of Barbell Shrugged we are joined by the owner of CrossFit 27:17 Mike McElroy.

Jul 3, 20131h 6m

BS INTERROGATION SERIES - EP4 w/ James Clear

Habit formation expert and olympic weightlifter James Clear joins Doug for this episode of the BS Interrogation Series to discuss forming habits that stick.

Jun 30, 201337 min

68- Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell Shares Tips For Success In CrossFit and Weightlifting

We traveled to Westside Barbell in Columbus Ohio, the mecca of powerlifting, to talk with Louie Simmons about getting strong for CrossFit and Weightlifting.

Jun 26, 201354 min

BS INTERROGATION SERIES - EP3 w/ Jacob Tsypkin

EP3 w/ Jacob Tsypkin

Jun 23, 201325 min

67- How CrossFit Invictus Coach CJ Martin Prepared His Athletes For The CrossFit Games

On this episode of Barbell Shrugged we interview CJ Martin on how he prepared his athletes to get to the CrossFit Games. CJ coaches many games level athletes including: Josh Bridges, Aja Barto, and Michelle Kinney.

Jun 19, 201348 min

66- Interview w/ South Central CrossFit Games Regional Champion Mike McGoldrick

Jun 17, 201326 min

65- Interview w/ Julie Foucher 3-time CrossFit Games Athlete

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we got a chance to sit down with the reigning 2nd fittest woman on the planet Julie Foucher. We ask her about her training during her year off from CrossFit competition, and how she balances Med School with training.

Jun 12, 201339 min

64- Do You Eat Enough Food To Perform At Your Best? Interview w/Paul Nobles of Eat To Perform

Are you wondering how you can adjust your diet to fuel performance and hit PR's? Eating paleo is a great start, but to learn how to take your performance to the next level we interviewed Paul Nobles from Eat To Perform. Paul shares his knowledge and experience with performance nutrition from how he structures his meals, and how you can figure out if you're eating enough. You'll learn about the Eat To Perform calculator and the importance of knowing how much calories you're currently taking in (as it relates to performance).

Jun 5, 20131h 29m

BS INTERROGATION SERIES - EP2 w/Dawn Fletcher of MentalityWOD

Are you a basket case right before a WOD? What about right before or during a competition? Mentality WOD's Dawn Fletcher explains how to improve your workouts and how to perform better during competition by building confidence and learning to relax. Don't miss episode two of the Barbell Shrugged Interview Series!

May 31, 201326 min

63- Is Your Current CrossFit Programming Addressing Your Strengths and Weaknesses?

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.

May 29, 20131h 46m

62- Talking Business and Drinking Tequila With CrossFit North Atlanta Owner Travis Harkey

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!

May 25, 201348 min

61- Interview w/ Travis Mayer and Matt Baird at the CrossFit Games South East Regional

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.

May 22, 201354 min

60- Olympic Weightlifting Discussion w/ Justin Thacker

May 15, 20131h 21m

59- Interview w/ Lift Big Eat Big Athlete and Strongwoman Competitor Talia VanDoran

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

May 8, 20131h 16m

58- CrossFit, Bodybuilding, Sumo Wrestling, and Cheerleading... How Broad Are YOUR Domains?

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

May 1, 20131h 1m

57- Interview w/ 4-Time CrossFit Games Athlete Shana Alverson

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!

Apr 24, 201359 min

56- 3 Tips on How To Gain More Muscle For Hard Gainers

Apr 17, 201358 min

55- Interview with Kendrick Farris 2-Time Olympian for USA Weightlifting

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.

Apr 10, 201337 min

54- 5 Ways To Adjust The Paleo Diet For High Volume CrossFit Training

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.

Apr 3, 20131h 10m

53- How to Get Stronger Without Just Barbells and Kettlebells w/ Top Level Strongman Competitors

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

Mar 27, 201359 min

BS INTERVIEW SERIES - EP1 w/Matt Baird

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.

Mar 20, 201330 min

52- Olympic Weightlifting with Zach and Sarah Krych - Barbell Shrugged EPISODE 52

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

Mar 20, 201346 min

51- Gaining Strength and Muscle For CrossFit - Barbell Shrugged Podcast EPISODE 51

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.

Mar 13, 20131h 22m

SPECIAL EDITION- Barbell Shrugged's Appearance on Jon North's Weightlifting Talk Podcast

Mar 12, 20131h 41m

50- Talking Weightlifting with Attitude Nation Jon North at the Arnold

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!

Mar 7, 20131h 57m

49- Nutrition, Training Mistakes and Competition Prep w/4-time CrossFitGames Athlete Shana Alverson

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.

Feb 28, 20131h 5m

48- Live at The Garage Games One CrossFit Competition

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!

Feb 20, 20131h 33m

47- How To Prepare for the 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games and When To Peak For Competition

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 visit- http://fitr.tv/blogs/fitr-tv For answers to more CrossFit related questions visit- http://fitr.tv/blogs/the-daily-bs

Feb 13, 201354 min

46- Weight Loss Myths, The Best Methods for Getting Lean for CrossFit

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 more CrossFit related questions visit- http://fitr.tv/blogs/the-daily-bs

Feb 6, 20131h 7m

45- Gaining Lean Muscle Mass For CrossFit

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast, Mike and Chris talk about gaining lean muscle mass: what works, what doesn't, and why it's so important in the world of CrossFit. 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 more CrossFit related questions visit- http://fitr.tv/blogs/the-daily-bs

Jan 30, 201355 min

44- Is Getting Too Much Intensity or Volume Hurting Your CrossFit WOD?

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 more CrossFit related questions visit- http://fitr.tv/blogs/the-daily-bs

Jan 23, 20131h 4m

43 - Performance and Supplement Research for CrossFitters: How to Conduct Experiments on Yourself

On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast, we have Dr. Brian Schilling on again to discuss performance and supplement research, and how to perform your own experiments. 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 more CrossFit related questions visit- http://fitr.tv/blogs/the-daily-bs

Jan 17, 20131h 12m

42- Top 3 Sleep and Recovery Methods for CrossFit

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 more CrossFit related questions visit- http://fitr.tv/blogs/the-daily-bs

Jan 9, 20131h 7m

41- Strength vs. Endurance in CrossFit

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Jan 2, 20131h 11m

Steroids, Supplements, and Strength in CrossFit - EPISODE 40

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Dec 28, 20121h 10m

What We Were Missing And How We Fixed Our Snatch, Clean and Jerk - EPISODE 39

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Dec 19, 201258 min

Hanging with CrossFit Games Champion Rich Froning at CrossFit Mayhem - Barbell Shrugged Podcast EP38

We traveled to CrossFit Mayhem in Cookeville, TN to spend a day with the two-time CrossFit Games Champion, and reigning fittest man in the world Rich Froning. Guns, CrossFit, and more! Don't miss this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast! For more episodes of the show visit http://www.BarbellShrugged.com

Dec 12, 201253 min

Sickness, Wellness, Fitness: A CrossFit Business Model For REAL Healthcare - EPISODE 37

http://www.FITR.tv On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we traveled out to Jackson, TN to visit Wellfit, a CrossFit gym mixed with a doctor's office.

Dec 5, 201245 min

OPT, Outlaw, CrossFit.com? Blog Programming vs. Individualized Programming - EPISODE 36

http://www.FITR.tv OPT, Outlaw, CrossFit.com? Blog Training vs. Individualized Programming. On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we're joined by the Director of Operations for CrossFit North Atlanta Matt Baird to discuss the benefits of individualized programming. Watch this video on our website at http://fitr.tv/blogs/barbell-shrugged/6963166-opt-outlaw-crossfit-com-blog-training-vs-individualized-programming-episode-36

Nov 28, 20121h 18m

Easy Paleo Cooking With Sexy CrossFit Ladies Ashley, Amanda and Laura! - Episode 35

http://www.FITR.tv Is CrossFit for women? Training, Cooking, Converting Kids to Paleo and more on this episode of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast!

Nov 21, 201237 min

How To Increase Your Snatch, Clean, and Jerk with National Weightlifting Competitor and Coach - Episode 34

http://www.FITR.tv How to increase your Snatch, Clean, and Jerk with National Weightlifting Competitor and Coach Justin Thacker from the Lab Gym in St. Louis, MO. This is easily our best episode about Olympic Weightlifting. Included in the episode are two new Technique WOD's where Justin Thacker introduces us to the snatch progression he uses for his members at the Lab Gym. Do not miss this episode of The Barbell Shrugged crossfit podcast! For more episodes of the podcast visit http://www.BarbellShrugged.com Watch this episode on our website at http://fitr.tv/blogs/barbell-shrugged/6891691-how-to-increase-your-snatch-clean-and-jerk-with-national-weightlifting-competitor-and-coach-episode-34

Nov 15, 20121h 13m

Top 3 Core Training Methods Your CrossFit Program is Probably Missing - EPISODE 33

http://www.FITR.tv The Top 3 Core Training Methods Your CrossFit Program Is Probably Missing. On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged CrossFit, Strength, and Conditioning Podcast we discuss core training in depth. For more episode of the podcast visit http://www.BarbellShrugged.com Watch this episode on our website here: http://fitr.tv/blogs/barbell-shrugged/6852552-top-3-core-training-methods-your-crossfit-program-is-probably-missing-episode-33

Nov 8, 201258 min

Why Low Bar Back Squats for CrossFit Athletes Help You Get Stronger w/ The Garage Games Guys - EPISODE 32

http://www.FITR.tv Why Low Bar Back Squats for CrossFit Athletes Help You Get Stronger w/ The Garage Games Guys. On this episode of the Barbell Shrugged crossfit podcast the guys are joined by Justin Metts and Simon Nickerson of The Garage.http://www.CrossFitGarage.com We discuss upcoming their upcoming CrossFit competitions for The Garage Games. For more episodes of the Barbell Shrugged podcast visit http://www.BarbellShrugged.com

Nov 1, 201250 min

How Chiropractic Therapy Can Prevent Injury and Improve Performance in CrossFit - EPISODE 31

http://www.FITR.tv CrossFit and Chiropractic Therapy, Injury Prevention, CrossFit Movements w/Brad Cole. In this episode of the Barbell Shrugged podcast we are joined by chiropractor Brad Cole to discuss chiropractic therapy, injury prevention, and CrossFit movements. For more episodes of the podcast visit http://www.BarbellShrugged.com

Oct 24, 201256 min

Episode 30 - Shoulder and Back Sport Injuries, MMA, and Olympic Weightlifting

Shoulder and Back Sport Injuries, MMA, and Olympic Weightlifting

Oct 17, 201253 min

Episode 29 - Why Paleo Isn't Always the Best for CrossFit Performance and What to Do About It

Why Paleo Isn't Always the Best for CrossFit Performance and What to Do About It

Oct 10, 20121h 24m