Episodes
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242 - The Controversial Beauty of Female Athletes with Sarah Davies
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we talk once again with Sarah Davies - international-level weightlifter and international-level beauty pageant contestant. Recently some pageant organizers tried to prevent her from taking the stage in the swimsuit competition because they said she was too muscular. So we talk about the crazy standards out there... plus tons on Sarah's goals and training as a weightlifter.
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241 - Jim Wendler on Training High Schoolers (Part 2)
The Barbell Life addJim Wendler joins us for the second part of his interview - and this episode talks about his current project and love: coaching high school football players. In a world where coaches are grinding kids into dust, Jim is taking a simple approach that doesn't break the kids down and doesn't go that heavy. But he's getting results! Listen in to hear all about it.
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240 - Jim Wendler (Part 1)
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we talk with the man, the myth, the legend - Jim Wendler. He created the 5/3/1 system, lifted at Westside Barbell, and was one of the original employees at EliteFTS. So we talk about all of that and the lessons that Jim learned along the way.
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239 - CrossFit and Gaining Muscle with Dave Lipson
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we talk with Dave Lipson. He's been in the CrossFit game for a while and is now working to combine CrossFit with some bodybuilding influences. And not to mention - he is hilarious and this podcast is a blast to listen to!
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238 - NSCA Coach of the Year Jason Spray
The Barbell Life addOn this episode we are joined by one of the NSCA Coaches of the Year, Jason Spray. We get into training different energy systems, how he gets his kids ready for battle, and his career advice for strength coaches.
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237 - Kelly Starrett of MobilityWOD
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we are joined by Kelly Starrett, creator of MobilityWOD and author of "Becoming a Supple Leopard." Kelly is a renowned expert on movement and mobility - so we get to talk to him about all aspects of movement and staying healthy.
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236 - Reflexive Performance Reset with JL Holdsworth
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we talk to JL Holdsworth about Westside Barbell, injury, business... and how he helped Dave Tate boost his squat by 90 pounds in only three days with RPR.
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235 - Getting Jacked with Brandon Warren
The Barbell Life addOn this episode we are joined by Brandon Warren - a successful local bodybuilder who is killing it. We talk about what his training looks like, contest prep, and training for muscle vs. strength.
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234 - Integrated Periodization with Dr. Scott Howell
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we talk with the inspiring and intelligent Scott Howell. We get deep into the science of periodization and how to think long-term about all aspects of fitness.
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233 - Metabolic Flexibility with Mike Nelson
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we are joined by Dr. Mike Nelson to talk about metabolic flexibility, insulin, caffeine, and prepping for a meet.
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232 - Colin Iwanski on Upping Your Mental Game
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we talk with Colin Iwanski - the sports psychologist for USAW. The mental game is such a crucial part of performing and competing at a high level - whether that's sports or business or life. The mental edge can take some lifters from average to world class - so listen in as Colin breaks it all down for us.
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LIVE - Mash Mafia Mission
The Barbell Life addToday, we talk about Mash Mafia's mission and future - LIVE!
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231 - Danny Camargo on the Dark Days of Coaching Mattie Rogers
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we talk with one of the best coaches in weightlifting - Danny Camargo. He's most known for coaching the popular Mattie Rogers, and Danny opens up in this podcast about the dark times when he and Mattie didn't get along. But more importantly, Danny shares how their relationship was strengthened and what he learned as a coach.
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LIVE from the Compound - We're Back!
The Barbell Life addTravis Mash and crew go live talking about absolutes, athletic performance, and your questions.
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230 - Swede Burns on the 5th Set Methodology
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we talk with Swede Burns - the creator of the incredibly popular 5th Set Methodology. We discuss the importance of a long-term view in powerlifting - and of course we talk a ton about programming to pack on muscle and dominate the lifts.
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229 - Fat Loss, Youth Weightlifting, and More with Dr. David Brown
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Brown - the head coach of the Team USA Weightlifting in the Youth Olympics. We talk about losing fat while gaining strength, how he trains his record-breaking weightlifter daughter, and tons of general advice on programming and coaching.
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228 - Elliott Hulse on Being a Six-Figure Strength Coach
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we talk to YouTube superstar Elliott Hulse. He started a successful gym, built an amazing YouTube channel, and now he's turning his sights on teaching others to be strength coaches earning six figures a year.
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227 - Cal Dietz on Triphasic Training
The Barbell Life addThe one and only Cal Dietz joins us to talk about triphasic training and his cutting edge concepts for strengthening connective tissue, developing all aspects of strength, and reducing injury.
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226 - Your Questions Answered
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we get to your questions on subjects from periodization to neural pathways to finding the right volume and what to do to break out of a plateau.
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225 - Olympian Cara Heads Slaughter
The Barbell Life addOn this episode, we talk with Olympian Cara Heads Slaughter about her historic achievements in weightlifting, the journey to the Olympics, and what she learned along the way.
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