Oct 19, 2022

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:

1. Why stimulants and coffee will not solve your energy problems
2. Pros and Cons of “smart” drugs
3. How small efforts of exercise can significantly improve your energy
4. Why exercise is important for energy as you age
5. How morning walks can optimize circadian...

Oct 12, 2022

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:

1. When is the right time to talk to your doctor about TRT
2. Why lower testosterone can be a good thing
3. When is TRT the right decision
4. DHEA and additional androgenic options
5. Recommended dosing if you want to take TRT
6. How gut health affects testosterone efficiency
7. How...

Oct 5, 2022

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:

1. How to determine total calories for your goals
2. Why maintenance calories are important for body composition and health
3. Why calories determine the size of your body
4. Understanding energy balance and finding your activity multiplier
5. How to properly increase and...

Sep 28, 2022

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:

1. Why the depth jump is a great indicator of total stress load
2. Relationship between injury and total stress
3. When should you adjust workout intensity based on stress assessments
4. Benefits of blood flow restriction for hypertrophy and lower volume training days
5. The...

Sep 21, 2022

In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:

1. How alcohol affects brain size and the latest research 
2. Cognitive changes caused by alcohol volume and frequency
3. Guidelines for improving micronutrient absorption.
4. How to improve protein digestion and absorption
5. How to use blood flow restriction to...