Barbell Life

Feb 04 2025 437 ep. 56 mins 869
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Coach Travis Mash talks with industry experts about all things concerning strength - from coaching to programming to technique... from weightlifting to powerlifting to athletic performance.

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Episode 415 “Programming Actionable Items and Implementation at any Budget”

Feb 04 2025 51 mins  
Keys to a Successful Program:The goal of this podcast is to give coaches some action items that are easily implemented.Some Testing to see where athletes are:ROM AssessmentsSpeed and JumpingPower and Athletic IndexesHow to implement the finding and keys to the success of that implementation: 1st Warm Ups Designed to Target Joints in a Specific Way ending with Speed Prep and Timing

Ep. 414 Does Getting Stronger Make an Athlete Faster

Dec 12 2024 32 mins  
On today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast I discuss the topic, “Does getting Stronger Make an Athlete Faster?” As always, the answer is ‘it depends’. You will need the program that I will be discussing:⇒ Program Changes Based on TestingFirst, we discuss the tests necessary to decide what kind of strength program is best suited for an athlete:Dynamic Strength Index

Barbell Life 413 Dr. Mike Lane "Long Term Athletic Development"

Dec 04 2024 75 mins  
Today on The Barbell Life Podcast, we were joined by, Dr. Mike Lane, Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at Eastern Kentucky University. He can also deadlift 751 pounds, so he's not just smart. Today we discussed long term athletic development. We discussed the best way to set expectations:What's your goal?Where are you currently in relation to where

412 - Is Weightlifting beneficial for Athletic Performance?

Nov 24 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, we look to determine if the movements found within Olympic weightlifting are beneficial for improving athletic performance. To start with, we take a closer look at power explaining that power is the combination of speed and strength. We answer the question regarding "Is the expression of power, found when one performs a power clean, goin

Episode 411 The Adaptation is in the Way You Flex

Nov 12 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, I go over what to expect from future episodes of The Barbell Life Podcast including:Latest in Recovery, Sleep, and Nutrition-How to Stimulate your Desired Training Adaptation-Easy to Understand Reviews of the Latest Research -The Barbell of Course with Weightlifting, Powerlifting, and SuperTotal Information -Youth Development with the Barbell -Free Programming -The

The Coaches of Olympic Medalists Hampton Morris and Olivia Reeves Talk Methods

Aug 10 2024 19 mins  
Hampton Morris and Olivia Reeves are the best American weightlifters of all-time. Hampton just won the Bronze Medal and Olivia the Gold Medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics.I interviewed their coaches about a month ago: Coach Tripp Morris and Coach Steve Fauer. They had some similarities that I consider to be gold nuggets for all coaches, and they have some differences. You will learn

410 - Strength & Mindset: Coaching Youth for Success with Gabriel Villarreal

Mar 17 2024 67 mins  
This week, we're excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Coach Gabriel Villarreal, LPC. Gabriel shares his innovative hybrid approach to mental health and strength training with youth, drawing from his experience in successfully combining strength training and counseling for young men and women, particularly those with ADHD.In this episode, we delve into:Strategies for

409 - Pillars of Fitness for Sport

Jan 27 2024 34 mins  
Welcome to Episode 409 of The Barbell Life Podcast! This week, we delve into the critical aspects of training that seamlessly translate to sports performance across various levels of athletic development.But before we dive in, don't miss out on the latest offer from our Coaching on the Bridge Athletic App: Youth Development (Ages 6-10 Years Old).Here’s what’s on the agenda for

408 - Resistance Training For Youth

Jan 09 2024 37 mins  
Introduction:This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we're diving into a revolutionary perspective on Resistance Training for Youth. We'll be revisiting our previous discussions, summarizing our stance, and presenting an updated viewpoint based on the latest research and our extensive coaching experience with thousands of youth over the last two decades.Special Offer:Before we kick

407 - We are back!

Dec 30 2023 48 mins  
Welcome back to the show after a six-month hiatus! Coach Mash is back, and this time, he's not alone. Partnered with Rise Indoor Sports as the Head of Sport Science, Coach Mash is excited to bring you top-notch information, educational products, and stellar customer support.In today's episode, Coach Mash and new cohost Riley Breske dive into the world of Olympic Weightlifting and P