Stepping out from a tiny capsule and into infinite space is heroic. But like with any hero, Astronauts train for the big moment every day,…
Athletes around the globe grind daily to build strength, boost performance and enhance their lives. The same is true for Astronauts, only their grind preserves…
If setting records were as easy as just training hard day after day, there’d be way more successful lifters in this world. That’s not so,…
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” This grand quote from the German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche captures the human journey truthfully, maybe especially…
What kind of WOD do barbell lovers fear the most? Isn’t it all the endurance stuff? The long, slow, painful runs? The endless, ass-numbing rowing…
What are the key principles in nutrition and performance? For starters, don’t worry. If you find this topic at all confusing you’d be in fine…
What’s the best way to train for strength? How should you prioritize your training to squat, pull and press more weight? And more importantly, are…
This week on Barbell Shrugged, we help you get ready for the 2016 CrossFit Open. The questions never change. “Am I strong enough to compete?…
“What does d3&t even mean?” We do get asked that all the time. And sure, we haven’t defined what that Mantra truly represents to us,…
In the early days of Barbell Shrugged we filmed every show at home in Memphis. Mostly it was just Mike, Doug, CTP and me, but occasionally…