The Barbell Rehab Podcast

Jan 13 2025 36 ep. 34 mins 2
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Join Dr. Michael Mash and Dr. Ben Geierman of the Barbell Rehab team as they deliver evidence-based, actionable strategies to help coaches and clinicians guide their clients and patients through strength training, even in the presence of pain. Whether you're in the gym or the clinic, this podcast equips you with practical tools to empower movement, build resilience, and optimize performance.

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2025 Updates: Pain Science & Strength Training with Dr. Jacob Templar | Ep 36

Jan 13 2025 80 mins  
In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, Dr. Jacob Templar joins us to discuss the latest advancements in pain neuroscience and strength training. We explore practical applications of the biopsychosocial model, nociception, and behavior change while highlighting evidence-based interventions and treatment strategies for managing pain. Our conversation dives into the complexity

Pain, Play, and Movement with Todd Hargrove | Ep 35

Dec 03 2024 43 mins  
In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, we sit down with Todd Hargrove, author of A Guide to Better Movement and Play with Movement, to explore the fascinating intersections of pain, play, and movement. We discuss the value of debates surrounding pain, the importance of play and exploration, principles of dynamic systems theory, a constraints-led approach, movement variabilit

All About Strength Training with Mark Doherty | Ep 34

Oct 01 2024 62 mins  
In this episode of the Barbell Rehab podcast, we sit down with Mark Doherty of Collaborative Strength to discuss strength training. We highlight the key principles behind strength gains, comparisons to hypertrophy training, considerations for volume, intensity, frequency, tempo, common training errors, the role of velocity-based training, and individual variations. We also discuss

Shedding Dogma & Elevating Care with Diego Hidalgo | Ep 33

Aug 17 2024 77 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Diego Hidalgo to discuss his newest publication, The Roots of Chaos: The Problem with Theoretical Understanding in Osteopathy and Its Application to the Physiotherapy Profession. We explore the allure of "natural" approaches, the significance of posture, the role of palpation, and the impact of asymmetries. Diego also sheds light on the language we

Can Enhanced Fitness & Health Solve Pain? with Dr. Bronnie Thompson - Part 2 | Ep 32

Jul 08 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, we sit down for Part 2 with Dr. Bronnie Thompson to discuss pain, health, and physical activity. We highlight some concerns with “pendulum swings” regarding more “bio” vs. “psycho-social” contributors to pain, as well as the potential value in seeking biomedical pain solutions and the reality of pursuing a life involving living well with pain. You can l

Can Enhanced Fitness & Health Solve Pain? with Dr. Bronnie Thompson - Part 1 | Ep 31

Jun 24 2024 76 mins  
In this episode, we sit down for Part 1 with Dr. Bronnie Thompson to discuss pain, health, and physical activity. We dive into the diverse options available to engage in fitness and enhance health, pain mechanisms, and the value in considering differences between them, along with why pain is never "just psychological". Bronnie also offers invaluable insight into ways she engages in

Managing Injuries in High-Intensity Training with Dr. Jessie Czarnecki | Ep 30

May 27 2024 45 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jessie Czarnecki to discuss all things CrossFit. We cover essential exercises, scaling for beginners and those in pain, and the role of programming, instilling confidence, and prioritizing movement preparation. We also discuss common CrossFit injuries and strategies for how to continue to intelligently train around them. Dr. Jessie can be found

Pain and Injury in Olympic Weightlifting with Dr. Hays Estes | Ep 29

Apr 26 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Hays Estes to discuss all things Olympic Weightlifting. We explore injury risk, programming considerations, and options to keep folks training in the presence of pain. We also consider the role of mobility work for weightlifting, common mistakes when rehabbing weightlifters, and the benefits of comprehensive capacity, variability, and specifici

Back to the Basics with Dr. Michael Mash | Ep 28

Apr 12 2024 54 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Mash to discuss the temptation of over-analysis in the pain, rehab, and fitness worlds. We explore some of the possible reasons this may happen, potential negative consequences, and ways to reframe treatment options. We wrap up by considering what we view as the real essentials as well as why getting folks moving is our main concern and

Maximizing Hypertrophy with Max Coleman | Ep 27

Mar 14 2024 65 mins  
In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, we sit down with Max Coleman to discuss his research with Brad Schoenfield and others on hypertrophy. We dive into volume, intensity, range of motion and technique specific considerations. We discuss the pros and cons of using momentum in training and some of the delineations between strength vs. hypertrophy training. We briefly discuss