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S9Ep8 - The Mental Health Series: Dealing with the Covid Chaos

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

COVID has disrupted our lives and led to isolation and fear for many people. There are the twin fears of getting sick and losing loved ones, and the...

S9Ep7 - The Mental Health Series: The Value of Grit

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is grit? How do we increase grit and why do we need it? Check out Dr. David Puder's podcast here: https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/ Just as ...

S9Ep6 - The Mental Health Series: The Red Flags of Dating, pt. 2

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Scott, and Dr. Puder continue their discussion of red flags and green lights: things to avoid and things to look for in partners to build heal...

S9Ep5 - The Mental Health Series: The Red Flags of Dating, pt. 1

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whereas Dr. Puder first addressed friendships, he now digs into romantic relationships, how to find and create healthy, enlivening relationships, and ...

S9Ep4 - The Mental Health Series: Coaching Lifters with Depression

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is depression? How do we recognize depression in ourselves and others? How can we help those with depression? How do we identify and help t...

S9Ep3 - The Mental Health Series: The Science of Connection

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is connection and how do we improve connection. Explore this topic with Scott, Matt, and Dr. Puder. Check out Dr. David Puder's podcast here:...

S9Ep2 - The Mental Health Series: Testosterone & Friendship

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Scott, and Dr. Puder discuss low testosterone, testosterone replacement therapy, and building friendships. Check out Dr. David Puder's podca...

S9Ep1 - The Mental Health Series: OverComing Negativity

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gillian and Sarah Shanahan, Barbell Logic's Registered Dietician, join Niki to discuss how to build healthy relationships and mindsets around food, tr...

#356 - Q&A #53

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Niki, & Andrew answer your strength training (and random) questions. 1:23 On the squat at powerlifting meets: Why do they have several...

#355 - How to start actually training

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many people who come to barbell training have exercised before but haven't necessarily trained. How do you make the switch from exercise to training...

S8Ep4 - Hard Won Wisdom: Decades in the Arena - Staying Grounded Through It All

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing it all together, how do we stay grounded with body image; gaining & losing weight; fueling training; staying excited for months, years, and d...

S8Ep3 - Hard Won Wisdom: Decades in the Arena - Your Sense Senseis

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The gym, powerlifting meets, locker rooms: these all have specific sensory mosaics specific to themselves. Niki & Gillian talk about all the many ...

S8Ep2 - Hard Won Wisdom: Decades in the Arena - Fear & Failure; Success & Excitement

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Failure arrives unexpectedly on the longer road to greatness and self-improvement. Any meaningful pursuit will come with low points and mistakes. ...

S8Ep1 - Hard Won Wisdom: Decades in the Arena - Winning & Losing On Your Terms

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we define success? How do we evaluate if we've succeeded, regardless of our level of experience or talent--novice or advanced, amateur or elite...

#354 - Jordan Gross: All-American to Model Client

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matt interviews Jordan Gross, a BLOC client and veteran All-American NFL Lineman. They discuss Jordan's experience with football, transitioning out ...

#353 - Lessons Learned From 2020

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Niki, and Andrew discuss lessons learned from 2020: as a company, as employees at that company, and as individuals. 2020 presented some un...

Bonus Episode - Christmas Special 2020

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt takes a look back at 2020 and gives a sneak peek into new happenings with Barbell Logic for the new year in this short but sweet Christmas specia...

#352 - Hambrick Hosted Holiday Special

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to the crew at the Music and Ideas Podcast for helping us continue a Holiday tradition. Scott Hambrick is back with co-hosts Karl Schudt and Tr...

#351 - Holiday Q&A

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Niki, and Andrew answer your burning holiday questions submitted through Instagram. This podcast address both fun and helpful topics related...

Making Good Decisions During the Best & Worst of Times - The Nutrition Series S7Ep4

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is coming up, and for many of us this is a time where we gain weight: whether we justify an unexpectedly large bulk or simply see...

Real Life: Planning & Awareness in Action - The Nutrition Series S7Ep3

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You understand the basics and understand the importance of preparation: how does this look in real life? How does a potential meal, day, or week l...

6 Components of Success & Common Pitfalls - The Nutrition Series S7Ep2

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reaching our goals through nutrition comes with common pitfalls. Help us arm you with tips to overcome these common obstacles. First and foremos...

Demystifying Nutrition & Nutrition Coaching - The Nutrition Series S7Ep1

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition is a complicated topic, which comes with more emotional baggage and controversy than training. We have to eat, whereas we don't have to tr...

#350 - The Barbell Academy

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to introduce the Barbell Academy. It reflects years of refining our material and coaching methodology. It's designed for not only t...

Bonus Holiday Special With Mike From Microgainz

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a bonus episode for you all on Black Friday: a Thanksgiving message from Matt Reynolds and an update from Mike at MicroGa...

#349 - Q&A #52

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt & Niki answer your questions. Email questions to [email protected] to receive an email answer and get your questions answered on the ...

S6Ep13 - The Beginning of MED Series: How to Manage Unproductive Stress

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Programming is, in large part, managing stress. Life stress and your stress from all other aspects of your life besides the barbell counts to your t...

S6Ep12 - The Beginning of MED Series: MED Toolbox 2 - Managing Recovery

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In order to adapt, we have to recover. If we're missing reps, our form is good, and we train consistently, we have to check to see if we're resting ...

S6Ep11 - The Beginning of MED Series: MED Toolbox 1 How to Add Stress

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We add stress during LP by adding intensity to a set volume. Exercise selection, for the most part, stays the same. After LP, however, how do we a...

S6Ep10 - The Beginning of MED Series: All Roads Lead to Block

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Block or conjugate programming is an advanced program that MED programming leads to naturally if a trainee lifts consistently over a long enough perio...

S6Ep9 - The Beginning of MED Series: Advanced Programming Intro

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Few lifters reach advanced programming, because it requires consistency over a long period of time. Life too often interferes, whether it be injury,...

S6Ep8 - The Beginning of MED Series: RPE

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

RPE--rate of perceived exertion--is a subjective way to assess the difficulty of a set. The set is rated with a number that roughly aligns with the ...

S6Ep7 - The Beginning of MED Series: Accessory Lifts

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Accessory lifts are lifts that are not variants of the main lifts but train similar or different muscle groups. They may train antagonists of the mu...

S6Ep6 - The Beginning of MED Series: SRA Continued

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have two primary variables to manipulate to keep driving up stress and progress: intensity and volume. Frequency and exercise selection are sec...

S6Ep5 - The Beginning of MED Series: Rethinking SRA

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Another model for performance allows us to better understand how we progress strength, especially when we move beyond the novice linear progression. T...

S6Ep4 - The Beginning of MED Series: Programming 101 - Pt2

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why does LP end? Is the lifter not recovering from the stress (too much fatigue) or is the lifter not delivering enough stress to disrupt homeostasi...

S6Ep3 - The Beginning of MED Series: Programming 101 - Part 1

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when LP stops working and why would you make those changes? In this episode, Matt delivers a lecture to college students about the re...

S6Ep2 - The Beginning of MED Series: MED

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We prioritize intensity over volume, simplicity over complexity, and economy--in time and stress. Let's stick with simple as long as it works. If ...

S6Ep1 - The Beginning of MED Series: A Rational Philosophy for Early Intermediate Programming

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Scott first discuss the idea of minimum effective dose programming, explaining why and how they modify programming to continue to drive stren...

#348 - The Beginnings of Programming

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why does LP work, how do we modify for those who can't do it as prescribed, and based on what do we make necessary modifications? In this episode, M...

#347 - When It's Fun to Chase Numbers

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Strength makes us healthier and more capable. The process of getting stronger refines us. Sometimes, though, it's fun and motivating to just chase...

S5Ep9 - The Post-Novice Series: The Four Day Split

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lifters typically complete LP on a 3-day-a-week total body program. At some point, it makes sense for most lifters to move to a 4-day-a-week program...

S5Ep8 - The Post-Novice Series: Old Man Texas Method

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Old Man Texas Method serves as a post-novice program. It differs from the typical Texas Method in that the volume is decreased, usually to 3 or 5 se...

S5Ep7 - The Post-Novice Series: Programming the Post-Novice w/Andy Baker

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Scott talk with Andy Baker about a variety of topics including HLM, why LP ends, the relationship between volume and intensity, and more. E...

S5Ep6 - The Post-Novice Series: Reynolds 5/3/1

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wendler 5/3/1 is one of the most popular strength programs around, with dozens if not hundreds of variants. In this episode, Scott and Matt discuss ...

S5Ep5 - The Post-Novice Series: Deloads: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A common question lifters ask is, "Do I need a deload." The answer is usually, "No," but when and why should you deload, and what is a deload? A del...

S5Ep4 - The Post-Novice Series: The Dos, Don'ts, and Whys of Supplemental Lifts

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Scott talk all things supplemental lifts: how do they differ from accessory lifts, what are their favorites for the big 4 lifts, when to us...

S5Ep3 - The Post-Novice Series: Embracing the Grind & A Clarification

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For many people, the biggest change during LP is not physical but mental. Overcoming truly heavy weights improves mental toughness and builds confid...

S5Ep2 - The Post-Novice Series: You Can Still Use LP

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some say that linear progression (LP) only works for lifters who have never trained before. Others think that they'll only do LP once, but this isn'...

S5Ep1 - The Post-Novice Series: Stop Lying to Yourself About Recovery

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To increase our strength, we follow the stress recovery adaptation cycle. If you complete your programmed training, you receive stress. As LP gets...

#346 - Biomechanics & Barbells

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why study biomechanics? Biomechanics allows us to understand what constrains our lifting (gravity, center of mass, center of balance, limb lengths) ...

#345 - Q&A #51

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Times below are times FOLLOWING the pre-roll ad: 2:25: Have you found it more effective to rotate the supplemental lifts in waves or run them ou...

The Best Exercise Program For Depression - The Barbell Health Series S4 Bonus

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Dr. David Puder discuss how barbell training can improve mental health and assist those combating depression and other psychological struggle...

The Mindset of Lifting - The Barbell Health Series S4Ep7

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest hosts: Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden with Jaime Collins You're an athlete. You're not a victim. You're not a patient. You're trainin...

Sleep & Nutrition to Recover for the Athlete of Aging - The Barbell Health Series S4Ep6

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest hosts: Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden with Ann Buszard Dr. Sullivan, Noah, and Ann discuss the most-undervalued step of the stress-recovery...

Female Masters - The Barbell Health Series S4Ep5

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest hosts: Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden with Debbie Wrotslavsky Dr. Sullivan, Noah, and Debbie discuss how she came to Greysteel and how it d...

Programming Masters - The Barbell Health Series S4Ep4

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest hosts: Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden with Laura Welcher Dr. Sullivan, Noah, and Laura discuss both the underlying programming principles a...

Exercise Selection and Modification - The Barbell Health Series S4Ep3

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest hosts: Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden with John Claassen An expectation exists in many people that as we age we lose capabilities. This m...

The Barbell Prescription - The Barbell Health Series S4Ep2

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Hosts: Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden Dr. Sullivan and Noah discuss the importance and uniqueness of strength compared to other physical at...

The Sick Aging Phenotype and Exercise Medicine - The Barbell Health Series S4Ep1

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest hosts: Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden with Ann Buszard Dr. Sullivan and Nurse Ann Buszard discuss their medical careers, observations of th...

#344 - Adding Olympic Lifting to Your Program

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do we program the Olympic lifts if we want to add Olympic lifting or potentially compete in an Weightlifting meet? Andrew, Matt, and Niki discus...

#343 - How You May Be Sabotaging Your Training

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

People often sabotage their training and grow frustrated by the lack of progress. Delivering too much stress, not taking proper steps for recovery, ...

S3Ep11 - Best Interviews Series - Fighting and Winning Against Cancer with Professor Paul

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Scott talk to Professor Paul at two different points in his cancer struggle —while he was receiving cancer and following his successful def...

S3Ep10 - Best Interviews Series - Smiles Taylor: Training with Cerebral Palsy

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone faces difficulties in life and must confront how and if to overcome them. Some —for whatever reason—have to overcome larger difficulties....

S3Ep9 - Best Interviews Series - The Realities of Litigation with David Keesling

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott, Matt, and David discuss practical legal experiences —good and bad —and how people and business owners should approach legal matters and pro...

S3Ep8 - Best Interviews Series - Gillian Ward: The Path, Perseverance, and Personality of Elite Performance

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What creates elite performance? Learn about the story of Gillian Ward—a truly world class athlete. From an early age, she demonstrated a proclivity ...

S3Ep7 - Best Interviews Series - The Twists & Turns of Life with Frog

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our relationships and experiences help make us who we are. How do we learn the values we exhibit? How does one's upbringing affect the rest of one's l...

S3Ep6 - Best Interviews Series - Reminiscing with Grandpa Reynolds

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Scott, and Grandpa Reynolds reminisce about memories and growing up. They discuss the values they learned and lived from their upbringings. BL...

S3Ep5 - Best Interviews Series - Strength for Cancer with John Wilson

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Scott talk with John Wilson about fighting against and training through cancer and cancer treatments. John's diagnosis of stage 4 cancer shoc...

S3Ep4 - Best Interviews Series - Training In Your 80s with Sybil

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sybil, Scott, and Matt discuss Sybil beginning strength training at the age of 79 and continuing to train into her 80s. She describes how gaining stre...

S3Ep3 - Best Interviews Series - Bonus: Never Heard Before Brett McKay

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Brett discuss the process behind programming and exercise selection, starting with the excitement and motivation that novice linear progressi...

S3Ep2 - Best Interviews Series - Brett McKay: Reflections on his Strength Journey

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brett reflects on his strength journey, including success and stumbles at meets and how the process has changed him. Brett discusses why and how he be...

S3Ep1 - Best Interviews Series - Brett McKay: The Discipline of Iron

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott, Matt, and Brett discuss Brett's initial foray into strength and some of the progress he made, including weight gain and weight loss. They cover...

#342 - Advanced Press Programming

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The press often challenges lifters and coaches as the lifter advances. The press uses less muscle mass and less weight than the other lifts and is...

#341 - When MED Isn't Effective: Confronting the Human Element

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

MED offers a useful framework to modify lifters' programming, taking a lifter from the novice linear progression to and through advanced, longer, more...

S2EP10 - Technique Series: The Truth About Barbell Safety

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Barbell training is a safe, effective way to get stronger and improve one's health. That being said, some basic precautions can increase safety and ...

S2Ep9 - Technique Series: Begin the Deadlift Correctly off the Floor: Push the Floor Away

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You have diligently executed the first four steps of the deadlift set up. You are tight--and uncomfortable--and ready to get the bar off the ground....

S2Ep8 - Technique Series: The Deadlift

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The deadlift tests raw strength possibly better than any other lift. It differs from the other main lifts because it starts in the bottom position, ...

S2Ep7 - Technique Series: The Bench Press

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Though the bench press's importance may be overvalued, it cannot be denied that this lift is unparalleled in building upper body strength. Because o...

S2Ep6 - Technique Series: Cues for Building a Big Press

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Heavy presses--more than any other of the big four lifts--do not forgive form errors. Certain cues help novices begin pressing competently and, if y...

S2Ep5 - Technique Series: The Press

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Though its prominence has increased due largely to the increased popularity of CrossFit and StrongMan, the press remains an undervalued and underperfo...

S2Ep4 - Technique Series: Diagnosing Back Angles in the Squat

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A more horizontal back angle characterizes the low bar squat compared to other squat variants. The back angle throughout the squat provides importan...

S2Ep3 - Technique Series: The Knee Out Cue - Fixing Knee Cave and Slide in the Squat

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Certain form issues pop up regularly with lifters. Common cues arise to address these issues. "Knees out" remains a staple cue for coaches looking...

S2Ep2 - Technique Series: The Squat

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The squat builds strength, adds muscle, and increases mental toughness. The squat begins each training session at the beginning of a lifter's linear...

S2Ep1 - Technique Series: Programming is Secondary

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Figures in the fitness industry debate issues such as using RPE, including power cleans in linear progression, programming for older people, and prior...

#340 - Which Deadlift Track Works Best for You?

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Matt and Coach Niki outline three different deadlift programming "tracks" for lifters, based on their sex, age, size, level of training advancem...

#339 - Rethinking Hip Drive: Fixing the Dreaded Good Morning Squat

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recently Matt and Niki have been dealing with a prominent issue among their late intermediate and advanced lifters (some of them very strong too!). Th...

#338 - Why You Should Be Pausing Your Bench Press

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Matt and Niki explore a common issue with the bench press -- losing tightness at the bottom of the eccentric portion of the lift. This error pre...

S1 BONUS - The Founders of Dominion Strength and Microgainz

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In separate interviews, Matt and Scott sat down with Blake and Katie, the founders of Dominion Strength, and Mike Reed, the founder of Microgainz, bot...

S1 BONUS - The Whiskeys of the Week

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matt and Scott present their favorite whiskeys (or whatever happens to be in front of them at the time of recording) from the first e...