Episodes
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Block Periodization; What Is It, Who Started it, Does it Work?
Welcome back to the show! Today we’re diving deep into one of the most powerful training frameworks in all of strength and conditioning: Block Periodization. If you've ever wondered how to structure training so athletes peak at the right time, manage fatigue, and actually adapt to the work you're...
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Progressive Overload; What the Latest Research Really Says
Progressive overload isn’t just “add weight every week.” It’s the systematic increase of training stress across multiple levers—load, reps, sets (weekly volume), range of motion, frequency, and even targeted fatigue—so tissues keep adapting without tipping into non-functional fatigue. 1) You can...
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Power or Explosive Strength; Which is the Better Term
"Strong isn’t enough — here’s how to turn strength into POWER." Coach Travis Mash dives into the Power-3 Framework: Jumping, Acceleration, Change of Direction, and Rotation. What Physiological components help to improve each? How to test and monitor? Learn how Verkhoshansky’s principles,...
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Episode 1 What's Missing from Athletic Performance Programs
Introduction: Today’s topic: What’s missing from athletic performance programs across the country (high school, private sector, and college). Goal: Build a systematic approach to help athletes maximize performance beyond just lifting weights. Reminder: Champions are made by mastering the little...
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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 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,...
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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 implemented. Some Testing to see where athletes are: ROM Assessments Speed and Jumping Power and Athletic Indexes How to implement the finding and keys to the success of that…
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Ep. 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 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...
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Barbell Life 413 Dr. Mike Lane "Long Term Athletic Development"
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…
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412 - Is Weightlifting beneficial for Athletic Performance?
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...
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Episode 411 The Adaptation is in the Way You Flex
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,...
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The Coaches of Olympic Medalists Hampton Morris and Olivia Reeves Talk Methods
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...
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410 - Strength & Mindset: Coaching Youth for Success with Gabriel Villarreal
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…
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409 - Pillars of Fitness for Sport
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...
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408 - Resistance Training For Youth
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...
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407 - We are back!
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,...
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406 - Stimuli
www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle: https://maxeffortmuscle.com/pages/travis-mash Velocity Based Training Needs:...
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405 - Best Practices When Coaching Young Athletes with Missy Mitchell-McBeth
On this special episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, Coach Mash discusses High School Strength and Conditioning with Coach Missy Mitchell-McBeth. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements…
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404 - Accentuated Eccentric Loading (AEL) with Tim Suchomel
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...
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403 - Tools for Optimizing Performance and Recovery With Louisa Nicola
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. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/...
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402 - The Importance of Physical Fitness for Our Youth with Gabriel Villarreal
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. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles:...
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401 - Latest Methods and Why
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. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult...
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400 - A Revolutionary Look at Sports Training with Tony Holler
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…
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399 - Debates and Common Ground with Alexis Maxence Leveille
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...
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398 - ACL Injury Mechanisms and Prevention with Dr. Tim Hewett
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. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness...
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397 - Complexity of the Human Body
I put together a presentation that explains the complexity of the human body. This is my way of teaching you guys that absolutes are rarely a good thing. Too many people are picking one aspect of the human body to explain any problem or deficiency. Today's podcast is filled with nuggets like...
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396 - Breath Work and Ice Protocol with Kristin Weitzel
Listen to today’s episode of the Barbell Life Podcast as we talk to Coach Kristin Weitzel from Warrior Woman Mode, and I will say right now that this is in my Top 5 Favorite guests on my show. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles:...
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395 - Training and Mindset with NFL Punter Jake Schum
Tune in for today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast as we discuss training and mindset with NFL Punter, Jake Schum. Let me warn you, he’s not the typical punter. Let’s just say that a punt returner might not want to break through the initial line of defenders. www.MashElite.com Athletic...
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394 - The Journey to Weightlifting Excellence with Wes Barnett
Tune in to today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast as we speak with Coach Mash’s first weightlifting coach, two-time Olympian, Wes Barnett, now the VP of Business Development at Thorne HealthTech. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles:...
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393 - Sports Science and Technology in a High School Program with Doug Gle
Travis Mash May 24, 2022, 3:22 PM (12 days ago) to me Check out today’s episode of the Barbell Life as we talk to Traverse City High School’s own Coach Doug Gle as we talk about all the ways he’s advanced their strength and conditioning program. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength...
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392 - Biometrics and the Human Matrix with Zac Cupples
Listen to today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast as Coach Mash talks to Coach Zac Cupples, DPT and CSCS. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle:...
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391 - Coaching Insights with Missy Mitchell-McBeth
In today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, we talk to Coach Missy Mitchell-McBeth. She gives insight into coaching that most of us will never have because she has coached at the Division I Collegiate level, big time Texas High School level, and now she’s entering the world of education with...
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390 - All About Strength and Conditioning with Ricky McFarlane
Today on the Barbell Life Podcast, we have an OG Mash Athlete turned Strength Coach extraordinaire, Coach Ricky McFarlane owner of PWR Sports and Human Performance in England. He is the coach to some of the best Boxing, MMA, Football (aka Soccer), and Rugby Athletes in the UK. www.MashElite.com...
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389 - Strength and Conditioning Greatness with Reb Brock
Today we talked to someone that has been a true pioneer for the cause of strength and conditioning. His mentors led him down a road of pure greatness. Whether you are in the high school, collegiate, professional, or private sector, you will learn a lot today www.MashElite.com Athletic…
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388 - Program Balance with Mike Tuchscherer
Today we have my favorite powerlifting coach in the world on the show for a second time, Coach Mike Tuchscherer. You probably already know him. If not, get ready for a treat. I promise you will learn something by listening to this episode. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports,...
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387 - Training Tools with Michael Chatman
Check out today's podcast where we talk to Coach Michael Chatman, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men’s Basketball and Golf at Stanford University. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/...
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386 - Weightlifting and Coaching with Wil Fleming
Check out today’s podcast as Coach Mash talks to his friend and fellow Team USA Weightlifting Coach, Wil Fleming. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements from Max Effort Muscle:...
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385 - Athlete Monitoring with Cam Davidson
On this week’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, we are joined by fellow data nerd Coach Cam Davidson, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles:...
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384 - Thriving Under Adversity with Sam Schaefer
In this episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, we talk to one of the most inspiring guests in the history of our show. Coach Sam Schaefer is a former athlete of the original online team. While in the military, he experienced an injury that led to 9-years of chronic pain. www.MashElite.com Athletic...
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383 - Following Your Passion with Hunter Charneski
In this episode, we talk to and get inspired by Hunter Charneski. Hunter is an author, coach, and founder of the Artistic Warrior, a very successful course and mentorship for men seeking to unlock the desire to make their passion into profit. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength…
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382 - The Journey to an All-Time World Record with Bill Gillespie
In this episode, we talk to legendary strength coach and powerlifter, Coach Bill Gillespie. He recently set the all-time bench press record hoisting 512.5kg/1130lbs to lockout and more impressively at age 62! www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles:...
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381 - Youth Development with Sean Rigsby
In today's episode, we sit down with Sean Rigsby to discuss the process of youth development, including when to start youth training, how to structure sessions, and more! www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles:...
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380 - Athlete Monitoring with Ryan Metzger
In this episode, we sit down with Coach Ryan Metzger to talk about the latest in athlete monitoring, data collection, exercise selection, and more! www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles: https://www.mashelite.com/product-category/bundles/ Supplements...
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379 - Speed First with Justin Ochoa
On this episode, we sit down with Coach Justin Ochoa - an expert on speed training. So we talk about assessing athletes, warming up, drills, strength training, tendon health, VBT, and so much more, www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles:...
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378 - Bridge with Ryan Carroll
On this episode, we talk with Ryan Carroll - tactical athlete trainer and one of the directors with BridgeAthletic. So listen in to hear about tracking and actually using data in a meaningful way. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports, and Adult Fitness Bundles:...
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377 - The Art of Coaching with Bobby Sirkis
On this episode, we have our good friend Coach Bobby Sirkis. He’s a man who Coach Travis has learned a ton from – so get ready to dig into all aspects of weightlifting programming, the art of coaching, monitoring athletes, and so much more. www.MashElite.com Athletic Performance, Strength Sports,...
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376 - Tendon Strength and Health with Keith Baar
On this episode, we talk with professor Keith Baar of UC Davis – an expert in tendon health and strength. So we talk on this podcast all about how tendons and ligaments need to perform for maximum athleticism and safety – we talk about how to build back from a tendon injury – and we talk about…
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375 - Wisdom from a Powerlifting Legend with JM Blakely
On this episode, we are joined by powerlifting legend JM Blakely. JM has pulled off some of the most amazing feats of strength on his way to being the world’s best bencher – but what’s truly impressive is the depth of wisdom that this man possesses. So if you want to be inspired, if you want to...
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374 - Fitness Marketing and Branding with Kandace Hudspeth
On this episode, we talk with fitness marketing expert Kandace Hudspeth. She’s worked with industry giants like bodybuilding.com, OPEX, and she’s now Chief Marketing Officer for Hybrid Performance. So listen in to hear about branding, telling a marketing story, learning from your competition, and...
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373 - Kids in Weightlifting with Will Bujanda
On this episode, we talk with our good friend Will Bujanda about how he’s recently developed a specialty training very young weightlifters. So of course we talk about training those young athletes – but we also get into the mistakes that CrossFit coaches make with kids, the correct and incorrect...
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372 - Ashe County Strongman with Brian Chatham
On this episode, we talk with Brian Chatham. Now it’s no surprise as Travis’s cousin that this guy is super strong – so listen in to hear about growing up in Ashe county, competing in strongman and the highland games, and how strongman training relates to athletics and all of life....