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Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum: What We Get Wrong About Pain Nov 18, 2019

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Jordan Feigenbaum is an accomplished powerlifter and strength coach and the founder of Barbell Medicine. In 2016, Feigenbaum received his doctorate of medicine from the Eastern Virginia Medical School and has grown Barbell Medicine to accommodate multiple athletes from all walks of life across the globe.

In today's episode, we cover how Barbell Medicine is bridging the gap between resistance training and medicine, what the public often gets wrong about pain, where Jordan's favorite "coffice" is, and much more.

Sarah Furman: Finding Unconventional Strength Nov 14, 2019

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Sarah Furman is a figure competitor turned strongman athlete who has witnessed firsthand the sport's massive growth in the United States. We talk training for looks versus performance, the factors attracting more women to strongman competition, and what event organizers need to do to keep competitions fresh and spectator-friendly.

Russel Orhii: Powerlifting's Next Big Thing Nov 11, 2019

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Powerlifter Russel Orhii is rewriting the record books and making us rethink what's possible in his sport. And it's all happened in a few short years. Find out what makes Russel tick, where he thinks the sport is headed next, and his goals — including specific numbers, like an 800 pound deadlift — for the next few years of competition.

Adam Bornstein: The Mastermind Behind Lebron & Arnold's Supplements Nov 07, 2019

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Adam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author, former Fitness Editor for Men's Health, and advisor to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Today, he spends much of his time as the Chief of Nutrition for Ladder, a supplement company founded by Arnold and Lebron James. We dive deep on issues in the supplement industry, how Adam approaches formulation, and the toughest part about making products tested by Lebron James.

Nick Shaw: Building a Nutrition Empire Nov 04, 2019

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What fuels athletes like Rich Froning, Annie Thorisdottir, and Mattie Rogers? Hint: It's nutrition, backed by science. In under five years, Nick Shaw built Renaissance Periodization from an upstart seller of diet templates into a nutrition empire. He joins us to talk nutrition myths, information fatigue, and the truth about carbs.

Heber Cannon: Fitness Life with a Buttery Bro Oct 31, 2019

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For nearly a decade, Heber Cannon directed films for CrossFit HQ and brought the CrossFit Games and culture to a worldwide audience. Today, he's one half of The Buttery Bros, a dynamic duo that travels the world making videos with their favorite athletes. Heber joins us to talk filmmaking, CrossFit HQ layoffs (of which Heber was a part), and the future of CrossFit Games documentaries.

Craig Lindell: Can We Fix Physical Therapy? Oct 28, 2019

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Craig Lindell set out to help people move better; building a global following of more than 500,000 followers almost happened by accident. As one third of "The Prehab Guys," Craig has become one of the world's most followed physical therapists, but it's not always easy creating content that can actually scale to help so many people. Can Craig leverage that visibility to change his industry for the better?

In this episode, we talk about the limits of physical therapy, managing expectations, and where the industry NEEDS to evolve in order to help more people achieve their wellness goals.

Jake Boly: The Ultimate Guide to Powerbuilding Oct 24, 2019

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As BarBend's Fitness Editor, Jake Boly has written literally thousands of articles helping people train smarter. But there's a buzzy term in strength he thinks deserves a closer look: powerbuilding. (Yep, that's "powerlifting" and "bodybuilding" mashed up into one term.) We discuss the methodology and logic behind powerbuilding, specific training elements to keep in mind for maximum impact, and why some folks can have the best of both worlds.

This episode is brought to you by Gravitus, an interactive mobile app that lets you track and record workouts written by the top minds in the strength industry.

Phil Andrews: What's Next for USA Weightlifting Oct 21, 2019

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Phil Andrews has been CEO of USA Weightlifting since early 2016. Under his leadership, America has broken long Olympic and World Championship medal droughts, established itself as an international weightlifting contender, and grown its staff with names like Pyrros Dimas. Of course, it takes a village, and Phil joins us to talk about the different leaders, athletes, and programs behind USAW's journey to the Tokyo Olympics. We also chat anti-doping measures, hosting international competitions, and what America still lacks on the weightlifting front.

The Life and Times of Silent Mike Oct 17, 2019

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Silent Mike broke new ground in the world of fitness content. From the early days putting his life and training online with Mark Bell and Super Training Gym to a successful podcasting career, Mike — real name Mike Farr — wrote the playbook we see so many fitness influencers emulate today. Silent Mike joins us to talk about his personal evolution, what social media did to strength, and some shoutouts he almost never discusses online.

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