Barbell Medicine Podcast

Barbell Medicine Podcast

Podcast by Barbell Medicine

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June 23, 2025 71 mins

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Flaggenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss recent research findings on heavy walkouts in strength training and the role of exercise in cancer recovery. They explore the limited benefits of heavy walkouts for strength gains, the significant impact of exercise on reducing cancer mortality, and the importance of accurate communication regarding exercise benefits.

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss various topics including the aging of elite athletes, the need for improved nutrition education in medical schools, the impact of social media on body image, the benefits of exercise in cancer recovery, changes in college sports compensation, the introduction of AI tools in medical review processes, and more.


New Stuff:

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June 6, 2025 33 mins

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into a medical mystery case involving a 38-year-old man who presents with acute severe headache, dizziness, and vomiting after playing golf. The discussion covers the patient's symptoms, differential diagnosis, and the clinical reasoning leading to the eventual diagnosis.


Case

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17254877/ 


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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine Podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into the concept of progressive overload, a fundamental principle in strength training. They explore the varying definitions of progressive overload from major fitness organizations, the historical context of the term, and the importance of understanding training stress versus training stimulus. The conversation also covers how to mea...

May 23, 2025 23 mins

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Feigenbaum reviews the history of Pilates and looks at research regarding its effects on strength, muscle size, and health.

Papers:

  1. Latey 2001
  2. Wells 2012
  3. CrossFit Website
  4. Kim 2024
  5. Ko 2024 
  6. Galvez 2019
  7.  Irandoust 2016 
  8. Kovach 2013
  9. Oliveira 2015
  10. Markovic 2015
  11. Carvalho 2017
  12. Oliveira ...
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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, the hosts delve into a real medical mystery case involving an 18-year-old male presenting with chest pain and a history of atrial fibrillation. The discussion covers the patient's symptoms, diagnostic workup, the final diagnosis, and it's application to health and fitness professionals. 


Papers:

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine Podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss three research papers. The first paper examines how different coffee brewing methods affect cholesterol levels, highlighting the benefits of filtered coffee. The second paper explores the relationship between testosterone levels, muscle mass, and strength, with some interesting findings. The third paper compares the changes in...

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into the rapidly expanding world of direct-to-consumer lab testing. They discuss the significant growth of this market, the potential benefits and risks associated with self-ordered lab tests, and their personal experiences with such testing.


The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding who truly needs lab tests, the...

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In this episode, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Derek Miles discuss hip pain, focusing on a personal case of Dr. Feigenbaum's recent injury. They explore the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for hip injuries, particularly in the context of powerlifting. The conversation delves into rehabilitation exercises, the importance of progressive overload, and the consultation process for injury management.


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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into a medical mystery case involving a 41-year-old male who experienced a seizure while lifting weights. The discussion covers the patient's presentation, the physiological mechanisms at play, diagnostic workup, and his subsequent course. . The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the interplay between exercise...

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss the rise of colon cancer, managing elevated LDL levels, micro- and meso-cycle lengths, strength training for muscle size gains, and doctors' knowledge of nutrition. 

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss managing soreness, taking Sudafed while training, the food matrix effect, the impact of resistance training on muscle preservation during anti-obesity medication use, and more. 

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In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss a Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), new research, and a new quack watch segment on Dr. Ardis.


Papers:

Staudacher 2023

Harer 2021

Bayless 2017

Nanayakkara 2016

Zeraattalab-Motlagh 2025

Nunan 2022

https://myginutrition.com/

https://www.ibsdiets.org/

Ewswaran 2025

Singh 2025 


Seminar:

https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/


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In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss a mystery case of young woman who presents with severe abdominal pain after working out.

Case:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6036518/


Seminar:

https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/


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Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/


Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine....

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In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum review new data on seed oils as well as combining HIIT with lifting weights.


https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2831265 

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.70025 


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Seminar:

https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/


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In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss weight loss success, maintenance, and how-to improve success rates.

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Seminar:

https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/


Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/


Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/


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In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum answer Barbell Medicine Plus member questions!

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Book Recommendations:

Do Hard things -Steve Magness

Science of Running- Steve Magness

The Cyclists Training Bible- Joel Friel

Transfer of Training in Sports - Anatoliy Bondarchuk

Science of Practice in Strength Training- Vladimir Zatsiorsky

Periodization- Tud...

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February 14, 2025 49 mins

In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss a mystery case of 38-year-old woman who experiences chest pain during a Zumba workout.

Case: https://jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13256-018-1696-x


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In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss two recent research papers. The first one examines the optimal level of calorie restriction for improving cholesterol levels in the setting of exercise. The second study focuses on risk factors for running-related injuries. 


Quack: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFOivKJyIWY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 


Papers: 

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