The Barbell Life

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Mike Nelson to talk about metabolic flexibility, insulin, caffeine, and prepping for a meet.

On this episode, we talk with Colin Iwanski - the sports psychologist for USAW. The mental game is such a crucial part of performing and competing at a high level - whether that's sports or business or life. The mental edge can take some lifters from average to world class - so listen in as Colin breaks it all down for us.

Today, we talk about Mash Mafia's mission and future - LIVE!

On this episode, we talk with one of the best coaches in weightlifting - Danny Camargo. He's most known for coaching the popular Mattie Rogers, and Danny opens up in this podcast about the dark times when he and Mattie didn't get along. But more importantly, Danny shares how their relationship was strengthened and what he learned as a coach.

Travis Mash and crew go live talking about absolutes, athletic performance, and your questions.

On this episode, we talk with Swede Burns - the creator of the incredibly popular 5th Set Methodology. We discuss the importance of a long-term view in powerlifting - and of course we talk a ton about programming to pack on muscle and dominate the lifts.

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Brown - the head coach of the Team USA Weightlifting in the Youth Olympics. We talk about losing fat while gaining strength, how he trains his record-breaking weightlifter daughter, and tons of general advice on programming and coaching.

On this episode, we talk to YouTube superstar Elliott Hulse. He started a successful gym, built an amazing YouTube channel, and now he's turning his sights on teaching others to be strength coaches earning six figures a year.

The one and only Cal Dietz joins us to talk about triphasic training and his cutting edge concepts for strengthening connective tissue, developing all aspects of strength, and reducing injury.

On this episode, we get to your questions on subjects from periodization to neural pathways to finding the right volume and what to do to break out of a plateau.

On this episode, we talk with Olympian Cara Heads Slaughter about her historic achievements in weightlifting, the journey to the Olympics, and what she learned along the way.

On this episode, we are joined by author and high performance coach Ryan Munsey. We talk about developing drive, mental resilience, and the art of motivating athletes.

In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Augusta of BarbellJobs.com. He lets us know about the exciting trends in the fitness industry and how to position yourself for a high paid career as a powerlifting, weightlifting, or CrossFit coach.

On this episode, we're joined by our old friend Adee Cazayoux from Working Against Gravity. We go into everything from business to relationships and (of course) nutrition.

On this episode, Coach Travis Mash goes into the different considerations and approaches you need to have while training athletes in the off-season, pre-season, post-season, and in-season periods.

On this episode, we sit down with Scott Caulfield - the head strength coach from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. So listen in as we talk about how to get hockey players strong, how to make it as a strength coach, and some big changes that are coming to the strength industry.

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Stuart McGill about "posting" and "twisting the bar" as a cue for the setup of the pull.

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Stuart McGill about fascinating lessons from the recent World's Strongest Man competition - and how stiffness allows our body to neurologically recruit more muscle.

On this episode, we are joined by Mash Mafia lifter Hunter Elam. We talk about the AO3, drama with weight classes, and how she has skyrocketed her performance recently.

Travis Mash had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Stuart McGill during research for "Pulling Science." Here's what Dr. McGill had to say about how goes about determining what footwear an athlete should use for the pull - and where they should focus their gaze.