Barbell Life

Barbell Life

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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February 12, 2025 55 mins
In this meeting, I spoke with Coach Keith Shimon. We discussed various aspects of human physiology, injury recovery, and exercise training, with a focus on the nervous system's role in movement and perception. We explored the importance of personalized approaches to training and rehabilitation, emphasizing the need to understand individual physiology and psychology to develop effective exercise programs. The conversation also cover...
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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:
  1. ROM Assessments
  2. Speed and Jumping
  3. Power and Athletic Indexes

How 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 KPIs

 2nd At Home Programs and Extra Warm U...
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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 Testing


First, we discuss the tests necessary to decide what kind of strength program is best suited for an athlete:

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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:
  1. What's your goal?
  2. Where are you currently in relation to where you need to be?
  3. Train for a few months and see ...
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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, going to actually improve power production?"  Take a d...
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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 Latest in Health and Fitness especially Longev...
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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 about each in this video.

We discuss all the topics:...
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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 maintaining a positive mental approach as coaches ...
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January 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 today:
  • We'll start with a quick refresher on the 10 ...
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January 9, 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 off, be sure to check out the latest offer from Str...
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    December 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 Powerlifting. They share insights on implementation ...
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    June 26, 2023 27 mins
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    On this special episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, Coach Mash discusses High School Strength and Conditioning with Coach Missy Mitchell-McBeth.
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    Ok, we are back from a slight layoff for the holidays. We are starting 2023 out big with Episode 404, "Accentuated Eccentric Loading (AEL) to Improve Power Production and Rate," with my friend Dr. Tim Suchomel, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Carroll University and Program Director for Master of Science in Sport Physiology and Performance Coaching, so all of you coaches and athletes out there that love getting the most c...
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    This week on the Barbell Life Podcast, we are talking to NeuroPhysiologist Louisa Nicola, host of The Neuro Experience Podcast and Founder of Neuro Athletics.
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    This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we talked to one of our former guests, Gabriel Villarreal, about the importance of physical fitness on our youth's overall mental and physical well-being.
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    October 3, 2022 45 mins
    This week's look at the science of possible adaptations to the different methods within an athletic performance program is going to be an ongoing series in an effort to teach coaches the multiple adaptations that are possible.
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    This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we talk to Coach Tony Holler about a revolutionary way of looking at not only football practice but all sporting practices. He takes science and common sense and blends them into an obvious change that needs to take place in sports practices around the world.
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    In this week’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, I speak to Montreal Physio, Alexis Maxence Leveille. You might know him as @nobullphysio, and this show proves that people can disagree in a way that helps the world learn more and think critically. Once again, there are very few absolutes, but there are some best practices.
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    In this week’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, we talk to one of the world's most renowned researchers regarding ACL injury mechanisms and prevention. If you are a coach, parent, or athlete, tune in to this one.
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