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Strength and Conditioning based education aimed for coaches, athletes, and fitness enthusiast. Hosted by Tom Barry with Strength Guru Louie Simmons.
I (Joshua Gibson) interview elite level weightlifters, coaches, and experts in the field of strength and power development.
Becoming The Lion is a podcast for people looking to take control of their life, and become leaders. You will learn from my successes and failures as I embark on my own journey of becoming a leader/entrepreneur/stregnth sport athlete. You will find great value in this podcast, enjoy!
The STRONG Life Podcast with Zach Even - Esh gives you the tools, motivation & power to DOMINATE in the Gym AND in Life. In layman's terms, this show is a How to Kick A** and Take Names podcast in ALL areas of LIFE. Each episode covers topics such as strength & conditioning, building muscle, overcoming obstacles in life, success as an entrepreneur, success in your career and conquering ALL obstacles in life that dare to stand in your way. If you want to live life on YOUR terms while crushing ...
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256 | Iron History with Richard "Pops" Sorin
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STRONG Life Podcast 256 with Richard "Pops" Sorin as we travel back in time and talk Iron History of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Pops is the founder of https://Sorinex.com and we dive deep into the roots of Pops' early training and equipment building days. Enjoy the show! http://ZachStrength.com - FREE Strength Courses http://UndergroundStrengthCert.com …
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The Uncommon Link Between Physical and Mental Health w/ Gabriel Villarreal, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #543
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Gabriel Villarreal is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. He owns LostBoys Strength & Conditioning, the longest Affiliate of Mash Elite Performance. His strength gym specializes in strength and exercise for mental health. This is where he runs the only Hybrid model of exercise and counseling in the country. Additionally, he …
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Ep. 96: A Masterclass on Skill Acquisition w/Keith Davids & Kevin Cann
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This was possibly the greatest episode of a podcast that I've ever recorded. I was honored to be joined by Keith Davids, a PhD and Professor of Motor Learning at Sheffield Hallam University, and Kevin Cann (Coach of Precision Powerlifting Systems). Join us as we talk all things skill acquisition, the history and study of motor learning, bridging th…
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Conspiracy Theories, ALIENS, and Current State of Affairs ft Brad Arbic Coach Matt & Crew
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Hey guys, I'm back putting out consistent podcasts for y'all! In this EP we go over where I have been, getting over COVID-19 and how things will be moving forward. I'm joined by Coach Matt, Brad Arbic, DK, and Taylor as we were in Ohio for a collab road trip. We decided to just totally wing this one and go off the cuff talking about conspiracy theo…
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Rotational Power, Strain Energy, and Snatch Balances w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #542
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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Building a lab for strength training Rotational power for athletes Strain energy and how to train it Snatch balance for building confidence overhead How to program snatches balances] Difference in snatch balance and drop snatch Mobility requirements for snatch balance Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on In…
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255 | Jim Wendler: Training High School Athletes, Thoughts on Social Media, Music & Best Business "Advices"
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STRONG Life Podcast 255 with Jim Wendler. https://JimWendler.com This episode is a barn burner and loaded with passion, real life training talk, discussions on our own training as we "get older" plus everything in between. Of course, we get into our dislike of social media and our love for music. Chatting with Jim is always inspiring. Being around …
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Squat University, Mechanics of Strength, and Rebuilding Milo w/ Dr. Aaron Horschig, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #541
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Dr. Aaron Horschig is a physical therapist, strength & conditioning coach, speaker and writer. After graduating with his bachelors in exercise science from Truman State University in 2009, he then went on to receive a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Missouri in 2012. Past patients have included professional football players fro…
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Ep. 95: The Science of Tapering: bridging theory to practice w/Hayden Pritchard
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This show was a long time coming. Hayden's dissertation was focused on understanding the role and strategies for tapering to enhance maximal strength performance. Hayden is a former academic, scientist, and weightlifter, so he knows his way around a university and a weight room. In this episode, we discuss tapering from both an academic (what the r…
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Intermittent Fasting w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #540
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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What is Intermittent Fasting What the benefits of an 18/6 eating window What the drawbacks Is IF a magic pill for food quality How do you program it with morning workouts Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Training Programs to Build Muscle: https:/…
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254: Alan Thrall on Strength Training, Gym Business & Growth Mindset
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STRONG Life Podcast 254 was straight FIRE!! Alan Thrall brought the thunder on this episode as expected as we talk about starting bis business, how he learned to train, growing his business even during covid and his plans for the future to keep growing and evolving. The STRONG Life Podcast is Brought to you by my friends at https://Sorinex.com. The…
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Ep. 94: Westside for Weightlifting w/Tom Sroka
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In part 2 of our Westside for Weightlifting series, I am joined by The Strength Agenda's head coach Tom Sroka. Tom has spent the majority of his life around a barbell, training for throwing, weightlifting, strongman, highland games, the list goes on. During this time he spent years working with one of the best weightlifting coaches the USA has seen…
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Garage Gym Gurus with PRX Performance Founders Erik Hopperstad, Brian Brash and hosts Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #539
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Join Class 2 of the Diesel Dad today. Diesel Dad Training Programs: Strong: “EMOM Strength” - This program focuses on top end strength, speed, and power utilizing Westside Barbell dynamic effort and functional bodybuilding principles to increase raw strength. Lean: “EMOM Aesthetics” - This program combines old school bodybuilding and interval weigh…
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253 - pt 2: Joel Smith on Sprinting, Coaching & Professional Behavior Among Coaches
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STRONG Life Podcast ep 253 Part 2 with Joel Smith Continued. Brought to you by https://Sorinex.com We discuss: - Speed training and sprints for non field athletes - Hamstring Pulls - Stretching Methods - Coaching today vs 10 + years ago - Being a Professional with Behavior in the Strength Coach Field Connect with Joel: https://www.just-fly-sports.c…
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COVID-19 Experience, New Year Goal Setting, and Mastering the Power Position in Clean and Snatch w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #538
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Join Class 2 of the Diesel Dad today. Get Started Today: Step 1: Register for the Diesel Dad Step 2: Download TrueCoach app to your device Step 3: Get instant access to training programs Join Class 2 of the Diesel Dad today. Diesel Dad Training Programs: Strong: “EMOM Strength” - This program focuses on top end strength, speed, and power utilizing …
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Building a Massive Aerobic Engine for CrossFit w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Richard Diaz - Barbell Shrugged #537
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Richard Diaz, is founder of diaz human performance, a California based sports performance business, The Natural Running Network and creator of the Natural Running Coaches Certification Program. Mr. Diaz has extensive experience in clinical sport specific diagnostics (VO2 max and resting metabolic assessments), running mechanics video analysis and g…
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Ep. 93: The Glenn Pendlay Method w/Seb Ostrowicz
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The Glenn Pendlay Method is a book recently authored by Seb Ostrowicz (of Weightlifting House fame). Seb spent years recording podcasts, communicating with, and handling programs from Glenn. There aren't many people who have had so much time interacting with Glenn on a personal level. Knowing this, Seb was able to write a fantastic book detailing t…
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253: Joel Smith on Speed Training & Evolving as a Strength Coach
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STRONG Life Podcast ep 253 (Part 1) with Joel Smith of Just Fly Sports. https://www.just-fly-sports.com/ Joel is a Speed Strength Coach who has been at The D3, D1 and now private sector for Strength and Conditioning. Joel is the author of the book, Speed Strength. We dig into Joel's evolution in his career as a Strength Coach as well as deep diving…
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Growing Tree Trunk Legs for 2021 w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #536
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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Major muscle groups of the lower body Best exercises for building quads Why Glutes are the center of it all Hamstring and how to train them Calves and the show muscles Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Training Programs to Build Muscle: https://bi…
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Strong, Lean, and Athletic: Diesel Dad 30 Days Challenge w/ Anders Varner and Doug Larson- Barbell Shrugged #535
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“We help busy dads get strong, lean, and athletic without sacrificing family, fatherhood, or fitness.” - Diesel Dad What you want: A strong, lean, and athletic body that you are proud of. What you are missing most right now. Confidence - Believing in yourself is hard when you don’t feel good in your body. Discipline - When time gets tough, you fall…
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Ep. 92: Uesaka Barbell w/Pappas Anastasio and Matt Adamcheck
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This is a bit of a different episode, instead of discussing coaching or training we spoke about all things Uesaka Barbell. Matt and Pappas both handle the operations for Uesaka, both in North America and Internationally. Matt is a coach for Four Star Strength and a sales partner for Uesaka, helping handle operations in North America. Pappas is the …
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Morning Routines, the Gym Industry, and Being a Diesel Dad w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #534
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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: A look back at 2020 Morning routines for success Juggling fitness, fatherhood, and family Gym business in 2021 Why so many people are choosing to train at home Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Training Programs to Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/34z…
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Marcus & Morgan Luttrell Interview Zach
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In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, I had the honor to be interviewed by The Ultimate Bro Squad, Marcus & Morgan Luttrell of The Team Never Quit Podcast. https://teamneverquit.com/podcast/ We chat about the roots of my inspiration in the field of Strength & Sports Performance all the way to the evolution of The Underground Strength Gy…
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Building a Strength and Conditioning Certification w/ Nate Palin, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #533
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Nate Palin is the Director of Education at the FitOps Foundation, an organization that equips veterans who are passionate about fitness, health, and wellness to find success after the military. Using fitness and the leadership skills that they gained during their time in the service, veterans are equipped with a new mission: to help improve the liv…
In this STRONG Life Podcast BONUS I get on the phone (literally recorded by phone) with my bro, Jim Wendler. This was the origin of 531 and it was NOT even called 531 yet. The audio was recorded by phone in 2006, there was no fancy recording equipment so please enjoy the content and don't complain about the audio quality this time. Enjoy! http://Za…
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Ep. 91: Long-term Planning w/Data Driven Strength (part 1)
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In part one of our "Planning Training" series, the bois from Data Driven Strength and I cover the good and bad in our respective field, long-term planning, how their training model differs from strict block periodization, and we being to talk programming for muscle size. This was a short show, due to poor time management on my end, but it just mean…
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Why Strength is King w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #532
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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Can you be too strong? How do you develop maximal strength Why strength builds your conditioning Increase metcons times without doing metcons Best methods for increasing functional strength Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Training Programs to Bu…
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252: Jim "Bandbell" Seitzer | Early Days Westside Barbell & Old School Bodybuilding
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What a BLAST I had chatting with Jim Seitzer, creator of the Bandbell and a former national level bodybuilder in the 70s and early 80s. https://BandBell.com We chatted early days Westside Barbell in Louie's basement and garage, bodybuilding in the early 70s and early 80s, training with Mike Francois, how the Bandbell was created, rehabbing injuries…
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REAL Talk: Entrepreneur Mindset, Why Men Need Hobbies, Training in Your 40s & More
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Here we go. This is a BONUS episode of The STRONG Life and something I have not done in a LONG time with my buddy Jonas. REAL Talk: Entrepreneur Mindset, Why Men Need Hobbies, Training in Your 40s & More We have not done a REAL Talk Bonus episode in Years so go back and search for past episodes at https://ZachEven-Esh.com Get my newsletter with the…
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Maximizing Fat Loss Without Damaging Muscle or Metabolism w/ Dr. Bill Campbell, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dr. Andy Galpin- Barbell Shrugged - Barbell Shrugged #531
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Save $200 on 23 Training Programs in the Barbell Shrugged Program Vault using code “vault200” at checkout. Dr. Bill Campbell, Ph.D., FISSN, CSCS, is a Professor of Exercise Science and the Director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. His master’s and doctoral degrees were earned at Baylor Univers…
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Ep. 90: Building Strength Athletes w/Jeremy Hartman
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Jeremy has been at the top of powerlifting as an athlete, winning medals at World Championships and competing at the World Games, and continues that as a coach. He now works with athletes of all ages, from young kids to masters competitors, finding success across the board. In this episode, we discuss long-term athletic development, coaching young …
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Deloads: Overrated, Underutilized, or Feel It Out w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #530
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Save $200 on 23 Training Programs in the Barbell Shrugged Program Vault using code “vault200” at checkout. In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Why do you need reload weeks? How do you use them in your programming? Do you really need to worry about them? What are the best strategies for implementing them? How long should they be and when have you g…
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Ep. 89: AO Finals & Nationals Recap w/Seb Ostrowicz
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In this episode of the podcast, Seb and I deep dive into the constraints imposed by the pandemic on USAW and all of its athletes for this year's Nationals and AO finals. We cover the major results of Nationals, who won, who lost, and who had the most to gain from their performance. Enjoy this week's thrift store version of the Weightlifting House N…
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Hydration 101: Water, Salt, Electrolytes and the Physiology of Hydration w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash- Barbell Shrugged #529
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Dr. Andy Galpin has been an Assistant Professor at California State University, Fullerton, since 2011, but spent the first 18 years of his life in rural southwest (Rochester) Washington. He won a DIII National Championship in Football while earning his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science at Linfield College (2005). He received his Master’s deg…
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251 | Warehouse Gym & Strength Coach Business Tips
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STRONG Life Podcast ep. 251 In this episode I have my friend and Underground Strength Coach, Kevin Sampson interview me on the business side of running a garage gym / warehouse gym and the business aspect of being a Strength Coach. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://zacheven-esh.com/the-ultimate-gym-business-audio-series/ https://zacheven…
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Ep. 88: The Long-term Development of a Coach w/Matt Adamcheck
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Coach Adamcheck had a very roundabout path into the sport of weightlifting. Once he found his way in, he knew he wouldn't let go. Since then he's been mentored by coaches like Bob Morris, Bud Charniga, and Ivan Rojas. He's coached athletes at all levels and continues to find ways to improve his system and its results. Join us as we discuss his time…
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Whole 30, Increasing Aerobic Capacity, and Exactly How We Are Training Right Now w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #528
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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Experiences on the Whole 30 diet What happens after falling off such a strict diet Why we are focusing on building aerobic capacity How much strength training are we doing Goal setting, morning routines, and having fun in the gym Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram …
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Jon Torine | Coaching & Life Lessons from 17 Years in The NFL
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STRONG Life ep. 250. WOW, believe it or not, we're 25% of the way to 1,000 episodes :) Jon Torine spent 17 years as a Strength Coach in the NFL and then continued to work with NFL athletes when he was done coaching as a EXOS consultant to help players transition from pro sports to "the real world". This was a deep conversation on the inner workings…
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High Performance Strength and Hypertrophy w/ Dr. John Rusin, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash - Barbell Shrugged #527
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Dr. John Rusin is one of the fitness and sports performance industry’s leading experts in the pain-free performance training model that blends the world of strength and conditioning with clinical movement based diagnostic medicine to provide the ultimate results based methods, programming and practice for an impressively diverse demographic of elit…
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Ep. 87: Dedicating Your Life to Weightlifting w/Sean Rigsby
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Sean has seen it all, done it all, and now passes that on to his athletes. He started with rugby and ended up training as a professional weightlifter with team MDUSA before it dissolved. During this podcast, we discuss his time before, during, and after Muscle Driver, covering the decisions he made that ultimately changed his life and made it what …
