In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Understanding the stress response system What is the function of cortisol Why you struggle adapting to stress The myth of adrenal fatigue The difference between chronic and acute...

  In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: The optimal amount of water you need to drink in a day The role of salt in optimal hydration Why you’re drinking a ton of water and still dehydrated Why dehydration is...

  In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Why the gut is so important for optimal health What causes poor gut health and how to avoid it How important is a stool sample to find potential hidden stressors What your poop can...

  In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Why maintaining a healthy bodyweight is so hard Why health is the key ingredient to maintaining a healthy weight The myth that you cannot build muscle and lose fat the same time...

  In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Louie Simmons death and impact on the strength world How to use velocity based training for hypertrophy How to use velocity based training for max strength and speed How to use...

  In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What is inflammation why does your body have it How inflammation can improve performance The difference between Good and Bad inflammation Proper ways to reduce inflammation What is...

  In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:   Why the immune system matters Immune system and stress Immune system and fat loss Immune system muscle building How to Optimize Your Immune System  Connect with our guests:...

Over 40 years ago, back in 1980, a school teacher named Richard Sorin was sweating over a hot piece of hand-cut welded steel in a small 2 car garage. He had already taught the scholastic weightlifting club that morning...