Metabolisms are confusing as hell. You’re in the gym training hard and it’s frustrating not seeing the results. Over time, that frustration beats you down and you start losing motivation to train. Training is the fuel...
Anders Varner
A Parasympathetic Approach to Performance w/ Angelo Sisco, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash – Barbell Shrugged #561
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: The birth of the Alpha Hippie Why we need to explore the softer side of fitness What our feet can teach us about performance Breath work and the parasympathetic nervous system When...
Setting Realistic Expectations for Strength Training w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash – Barbell Shrugged #560
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Why getting started is so challenging. Why the best metric for success is showing up How long it will take before seeing results Why two years is a good metric for judging progress...
Why USA Weightlifting Wins Without Steroids w/ CEO of USA Weightlifting Phil Andrews, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash – Barbell Shrugged #559
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: How has USA Weightlifting started to climb its way to the top Why is weightlifting such a dirty sport Is it possible to compete on the world stage as a clean sport How has...
Three Biggest Mistakes In Your Clean Set Up and How to Fix – Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash – Barbell Shrugged #558
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Why people confuse the clean with a deadlift start position Hip positioning to optimize first pull Can you cheat foot positioning to increase speed How to find the right grip in the...
No Mat Fraser? Can CrossFit Survive? w/ Armen Hammer, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash – Barbell Shrugged #557
Armen Hammer has been doing CrossFit for more than 10 years and has been producing content around the CrossFit Games since 2012. You can find his coverage, commentary, and analysis on YouTube on ArmenHammerTV and his...
How to Choose the Right Accessories w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash – Barbell Shrugged #556
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Why do you program accessory movements? How do you fix asymmetries and imbalances? How much volume should you program? Upper body accessories and fixing lagging body parts ...
The Intersection of Mental and Physical Training w/ Kenny Kane, Matt Hesse, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash – Barbell Shrugged #555
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