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Episode 416 “How to Optimize Neuromuscular Output” with Coach Keith Shimon
In this meeting, I spoke with Coach Keith Shimon. We discussed various aspects of human physiology, injury recovery, and exercise...

Episode 415 “Programming Actionable Items and Implementation at any Budget”
Keys to a Successful Program: The goal of this podcast is to give coaches some action items that are easily...

Episode 414 Does getting Stronger Make an Athlete Faster?
On today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast I discuss the topic, “Does getting Stronger Make an Athlete Faster?” As...

Long Term Athletic Development Explained
Long Term Athletic DevelopmentLast week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mike Lane, Associate Professor in the Department of...

The Barbell Life Podcast Ep. 413 Long Term Athletic Development with Dr. Mike Lane
Today on The Barbell Life Podcast, we were joined by, Dr. Mike Lane, Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise...

Is Olympic Weightlifting beneficial Maximizing Athletic Performance? The Barbell Life Podcast 412
In this episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, we look to determine if the movements found within Olympic weightlifting are...

The Barbell Life Podcast Ep. 411 “Adaptation is in Your Flex”
The Barbell Life Podcast is back along with Mash Elite Performance. Weekly you can expect podcasts, videos, and articles. I...

The Adaptation is in the Way You FLEX
“And What to Expect from the New Mash Elite Performance” I used to post a new article almost daily until...

Strength & Mindset: Coaching Youth for Success with Gabriel Villarreal – The Barbell Life 410
This week on The Barbell Life Podcast we talk to Coach Gabriel Villarreal, LPC about his hybrid approach to mental...

Unlocking Athletic Potential: Pillars of Fitness – The Barbell Life 409
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Barbell Life Podcast! This week, we delve into the critical aspects of training...

Resistance Training and Weightlifting for Youth Updated Stance
Resistance Training for Youth: An Updated View I wrote an article two years ago breaking down the latest research regarding...

Resistance Training For Youth – The Barbell Life 408
This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we delve into our revamped perspective on Resistance Training for Youth. We begin...

Stimuli – The Barbell Life 406
Finally, the Barbell Life Podcast is back. We are starting off this season with some information guaranteed to help all...

Spring Training at the Mash House
Play is the work of childhood. Believing and encouraging this lifestyle as parents is a wonderful gift we can give...

External Resistance: Bands & Chains v. Straight Weight
Before we learn all about the pros and cons of bands and chains, we just dropped two brand new Programs:...

Best Practices When Coaching Young Athletes with Missy Mitchell-McBeth – The Barbell Life 405
On this special episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, Coach Mash discusses High School Strength and Conditioning with Coach Missy...

Accentuated Eccentric Loading (AEL) with Tim Suchomel -The Barbell Life 404
Ok, we are back from a slight layoff for the holidays. We are starting 2023 out big with Episode 404,...

Senior World Championships 2022 Response
World Championships 2022 Two weeks ago today, my athlete Ryan Grimsland took to the platform in Bogota, Colombia at...

Tools for Optimizing Performance and Recovery With Louisa Nicola – The Barbell Life 403
This week on the Barbell Life Podcast, we are talking to NeuroPhysiologist Louisa Nicola, host of The Neuro Experience Podcast...

The Importance of Physical Fitness for Our Youth with Gabriel Villarreal – The Barbell Life 402
This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we talked to one of our former guests, Gabriel Villarreal, about the importance...

Put Your Phone Down
I wrote a little blog on my personal Medium account that I thought might help a few of you coaches...

The Latest Methods and Why – The Barbell Life 401
This week’s look at the science of possible adaptations to the different methods within an athletic performance program is going...

A Revolutionary Look at Sports Training with Tony Holler – The Barbell Life 400
This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we talk to Coach Tony Holler about a revolutionary way of looking at...

Debates and Common Ground with Alexis Maxence Leveille – The Barbell Life 399
In this week’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, I speak to Montreal Physio, Alexis Maxence Leveille. You might know...