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: ==> SuperTotal: Strong and Sexy ==> Powerlifting: Tank Extreme Conjugate Only $35 for...
View ArticleSpring 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 our children. The days are warmer and longer this time of year and it’s the perfect...
View ArticleStimuli – The Barbell Life 406
Finally, the Barbell Life Podcast is back. We are starting off this season with some information guaranteed to help all coaches and athletes. First, this season is brought to you by GymAware, the gold...
View ArticleResistance 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 by summarizing our previously discussed stance and then present our updated...
View ArticleResistance 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 and weightlifting for youth. You can read that article...
View ArticleStrength & Mindset: Coaching Youth for Success with Gabriel Villarreal – The...
This week on The Barbell Life Podcast we talk to Coach Gabriel Villarreal, LPC about his hybrid approach to mental health and strength training with youth. He’s grown a successful business based...
View ArticleThe 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 I decided to go back to school in 2020. Slowly but surely, I stopped all together. Now I post...
View ArticleThe 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 grew this company giving away free information to athletes, coaches, and...
View ArticleIs Olympic Weightlifting beneficial Maximizing Athletic Performance? The...
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. Watch the YouTube video here:...
View ArticleThe Barbell Life Podcast Ep. 413 Long Term Athletic Development with Dr. Mike...
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...
View ArticleLong Term Athletic Development Explained
Long Term Athletic DevelopmentLast week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mike Lane, Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sports Science at Eastern Kentucky University. We...
View ArticleEpisode 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...
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