Barbell Life

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 expectati

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 th

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 Infor

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

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, particular

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 Develo