Barbell Shrugged

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

Latest Episodes:

Body of Knowledge — Prologue — Origin Story Apr 13, 2018

Show notes

In the prologue, we introduce Kenny, Andy, and Josh who each tell their side of the show's origin story. They individually explain their motivation for launching the project and provide context for what's to come in volume 1. The first volume focuses on how human beings can change their minds and bodies to improve overall quality of life.

Enjoy!

- Kenny and Andy

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Shrugged Collective is a network of fitness, health and performance shows that help people achieve their physical and mental health goals. Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first Barbell Shrugged podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since.

Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini.

We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast.

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Feed Me Fuel Me — Passion Before Paychecks w/ Rachel Balkovec — 82 Apr 12, 2018

Show notes

Rachel Balkovec is the first female strength and conditioning coach in the history of professional baseball. She has spent the past seven years as a strength and conditioning coach for organizations such as Arizona State University, Louisiana State University, Los Tigres Del Licey Beisbol and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Most recently, Rachel has joined the Houston Astros as their Latin American Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Her mission is to live courageously while empowering others to do the same.

In this episode, we learn the value of being persistent, why academia isn't always the best route, why you need to work to learn, not to earn, and much more.

Enjoy!

- Jeff and Mycal

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Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini.

We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast.

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Barbell Shrugged - Learning to Appreciate Your Body w/ Jen Esquer - 310 Apr 11, 2018

Show notes

Jen Esquer, DPT, PT, has been on a ruthless ongoing journey to learn about the body and movement since she was a child. She was a professional gymnast until age 16, studied yoga and pilates, studied physiotherapy, and is continuously exploring and learning more . is creator of and The Optimal Body Preventing Pain & Injury Optimizing Lives.

Dr. Jen is also the creator of The Mobility Method, which is designed to give the everyday person the opportunity to take themselves through a basic screening process and self-diagnose limitations. In addition, there are various modules to help individuals address their own personal needs, whether it be their neck, back, shoulders, etc.

In this episode, we learn why the neutral spine doesn't exist in the real world, why foam rolling gets misunderstood, how much of training has become robotic, why you need to have more appreciation for your body, and much more. Enjoy!

- Mike, Doug and Anders

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Barbell Shrugged helps people get better. Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since.

Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini.

We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast.

Find Barbell Shrugged here:

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Real Chalk - Become a Protein Genius w/ Kevin Lawrence - 18 Apr 10, 2018

Show notes

Kevin Lawrence is a fitness and nutrition expert, and the founder and CEO of Power Crunch, a line of "smart" protein products. Kevin is a former college football player, former IFBB World Bodybuilding Champion, and renowned speaker and writer who is knowledgeable in exercise physiology and applied nutrition.

Kevin was raised in a low-income family with five children, where nutrition was not prioritized and often neglected. Often sick and malnourished as a child, Kevin realized his passion for nutrition at age 13 and pursued a career in sports and nutritional supplements

In this episode, Kevin touches on various types of proteins from whey to plant-based, what our diets should look like, the nitty gritty on stevia, the benefits of high DH proteins over whole proteins, and MUCH more. Enjoy!

- Ryan and Yaya

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Shrugged Collective is a network of fitness, health and perforamnce shows that help people achieve their physical and mental health goals. Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first Barbell Shrugged podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since.

Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini.

We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast.

Find Shrugged Collective and their fladship show Barbell Shrugged here:

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The Bledsoe Show w/ Mycal Anders: Community, Process, and Coaching #62 Apr 09, 2018

Show notes

Mycal Anders, MS, CSCS, is owner of Crossfit PHX and CryoPHX. Men's Fitness magazine ranked Crossfit PHX as #1 CrossFit Box in the US in 2017!

Mycal Anders is also co-host together with Jeff Thronton of Feed Me Fuel Me podcast, which is about how to use the 3-pillars of success everyday in your life: Manifestation, Business, Fitness & Nutrition.

We're happy to announce Feed Me Fuel Me podcast has joined the Shrugged Collective and will be sharing episodes every week starting Thursday!

-Mike Bledsoe and The Shrugged Collective

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As the founder and CEO Aubrey Marcus likes to say, Total Human Optimizaion is a commitment to get strong in the places where we are weak, become great in places where we're good, and shine a light on the stuff we need take a look at.

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Barbell Collective is a network of fitness, health and perforamnce shows that help people achieve their physical and mental health goals. Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first Barbell Shrugged podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since.

Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini.

We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast.

Find Barbell Collective and their fladship show Barbell Shrugged here:

Website: http://www.BarbellCollective.com

Facebook: http://facebook.com/barbellshruggedpodcast

Twitter: http://twitter.com/barbellshrugged

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Hustle, Loyalty, Respect with John Cena — 309 Apr 06, 2018

Show notes

John Cena is an American professional wrestler, philanthropist, movie star, and most importantly he loves to lift weights 😉 He is currently signed to WWE, where he is a free agent who appears for both the Raw and SmackDown brands. He also stars in the new comedy movie, Blockers, and has trained under Anders Varner as a member at his gym.

Cena has been lifting weights since he was 12, was a football lineman in high school, studied Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology in college, has trained and worked with Mark Bell and his brothers at Gold's Gym Venice, became a professional wrestler, opened his own gym called Hard Knocks, and created the One Ton Club.

Cena is a true hard worker, who is not afraid to fail, always up for the challenge, and knows how to enjoy the ride. In this episode, we learn about his athletic background, life journey, life philosophy, and much more. Enjoy!

— Mike, Doug and Anders

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Barbell Shrugged helps people get better. Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since.

Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini.

We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast.

Find Barbell Shrugged here:

Website: http://www.BarbellShrugged.com

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The Future of Barbell Shrugged with Anders Varner - Part II Apr 05, 2018

Show notes

The Future of Barbell Shrugged with Anders Varner Apr 04, 2018

Show notes

Say 'Hi' to Anders Varner, the new host of Barbell Shrugged! Anders crushed it co-hosting a bunch of shows with Mike and Doug in the past few months and will be taking over as the main Barbell Shrugged host.

Doug will remain as co-host and Mike will focus on his new show, The Bledsoe Show, which is part of the Shrugged Collective.

In this episode, Mike passes the torch to Anders, and we dive into how Barbell Shrugged was born, what gets us fired up to keep recording shows, the future of Barbell Shrugged and Shrugged Collective, and much more.

-Mike, Doug and Anders

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Barbell Shrugged helps people get better. Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since.

Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini.

We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast.

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Real Chalk - Execute Your Dream w/ Ashley Boeckle Apr 03, 2018

Show notes

Ashley Boeckle (@ashleyboeckle) is owner and co-founder of @buffbake — The Better For You Snacks. A company that sells all-natural protein nut butters and protein cookies. Boeckle is an entrepreneurial go-getter who always knew she'd create her own path.

Growing up, Boeckle hated school, so right after college she started her first food company. A couple of years later, she sold her company to a local buyer and moved to California to start Buff Bake with her cousin.

Within a week they had the company incorporated, within a month a live website, and before she knew it their products were sought after by many retailers.

In this episode, we look into why you need to pursue your passions, how to grow a business, what's it like to be an entrepreneur in the food business, why you need to use Google more often, and much more.

-Ryan and Yaya

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Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini.

We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast.

Find Shrugged Collective and their fladship show Barbell Shrugged here:

Website: http://www.ShruggedCollective.com

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The Bledsoe Show w/ Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day, Own Your Life #61 Apr 02, 2018

Show notes

Aubrey Marcus is the founder and CEO of @Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Onnit is an Inc. 500 company and an industry leader with products touching millions of lives, including many top professional athletes around the world.

Aubrey hosts his own podcast, The Aubrey Marcus Podcast, a motivational destination for conversations with the brightest minds in athletics, business, science, relationships and spirituality with over 10 million downloads on iTunes.

Aubrey is also a writer who regularly provides commentary to outlets like @entrepreneur, @forbes, @thedoctorstv, and The Joe Rogan Experience. He has been featured on the cover of @menshealthmag, and his newest (and first!) book is Own The Day, Own Your Life.

In this episode, we cover how Onnit is true to the bone, how you can pursue your passion while making enough money, why you need to fail to succeed, why it's important to listen to your heart, and much more.

-MIke Bledsoe and The Shrugged Collective

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Please support our partners!

Onnit's is a Total Human Optimization company with a mission to inspire peak performance through a combination of unique products and actionable information.

Improve your focus, concentration and productivity by getting a bottle of Onnit's flagship neutropic supplement FOR FREE ($80 value) by going to:

http://www.onnit.com/bledsoe

► Travel thru Europe with us on the Shrugged Voyage, more info here:

https://www.theshruggedvoyage.com/

► What is the Shrugged Collective? Click below for more info:

https://youtu.be/iUELlwmn57o

► Subscribe to Barbell Collective's Channel Here

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Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini.

We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow their businesses and better serve their members by providing owners tools and resources like the Barbell Business Podcast.

Find Barbell Collective and their fladship show Barbell Shrugged here:

Website: http://www.BarbellCollective.com

Facebook: http://facebook.com/barbellshruggedpodcast

Twitter: http://twitter.com/barbellshrugged

Instagram: http://instagram.com/barbellshruggedpodcast