Matt and Chris have talked at length about good habits and how to acquire them, but what about bad habits? Today they discuss some bad habits they have struggled with over the
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Matt, Andrew, and Niki continue their roundtable discussions in Matt’s library and whiskey sanctuary (or is it a whiskey sanctuary with a library?), today addressing the conc
Niki, Andrew, and Matt return to the podcast roundtable to talk about their shared passion, coaching, and the important lessons they’ve learned about setting boundaries, both
One rule? Nah, more like “one-rules.” Andrew and Niki return to the podcast to chat about something more lighthearted — their secret tricks to picking shoes,
Matt’s on holiday celebrating his 20th anniversary, so Barbell Logic staff coaches Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson met via Zoom to talk about the role coaching has played in the
Chris discusses how we might begin to acquire wisdom by asking questions of ourselves and of the world around us, reading books to acquire more understanding, and regularly applyin
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Men’s style coach Tanner Guzy joins the show to share some tips for improving your style and making sure you are highlighting the physical gains you’ve worked so hard t
Matt and Chris discuss the reasons for living a life driven by a set of values which you can clearly identify and define. They discuss their own value systems, how they developed t
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Matt invites former STRONG Gym coach and now owner of GP Athletics in Springfield, MO, Spencer Graham, to the podcast to discuss how lifters can get started training in the sport o
Matt and Chris discuss the value of making mistakes, owning up to them, and learning from them. Many people grow up afraid of making mistakes, and reluctant to own up to them when
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Matt talks with Sam Pogue, VP of Brand at TrueCoach, about his journey building Barbell Logic into an online coaching powerhouse, and how he utilized the TrueCoach software platfor
After taking the “Understand Myself” personality test based on the Big Five aspects, Matt and Chris take the Myers-Briggs and Enneagram to get a more comprehensive look
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
BLOC coach CJ Gotcher returns to the podcast to share how the Barbell Logic Coaching Academy has evolved and improved since he has taken over management of the curriculum. D
Following up from Episode #302, the tenth episode in the Principles series, Matt and Chris discuss the results of their personality test from “Understand Myself,” an on
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Matt and Scott discuss several ways to modify linear progression for senior trainees. Seniors have many challenges to overcome when they first start training with barbells: low mus
Matt takes a moment to reflect on the things that are most important to him, and encourages you to do the same. For many life is moving at a slower pace right now (involuntary or n
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Matt and Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, Director of Curriculum at Precision Nutrition, discuss a challenge many are facing right now — practicing good nutrition habits in this time
Matt and Chris Reynolds discuss how self-honesty can be the key to personal and professional growth. Recognizing and acknowledging where you are weak can help you to find more fulf
Productivity expert and YouTuber Thomas Frank joins the podcast to discuss strategies for working at home without sacrificing efficiency and productivity. Since many listeners are
David Puder, psychiatrist and host of the Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast, returns to the podcast to address the fear, anxiety, and chaos that many are experiencing during t
Matt and Chris discuss the simple yet surprisingly difficult concept of paying attention during work, and developing the disciple to ignore distractions. A commonality amongst many
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Bert Sorin of Sorinex Exercise Equipment joins the podcast to discuss how Sorinex is helping in the battle against COVID-19. Sorinex has a long reputation as a top of the line equi
Matt and his brother Chris Reynolds discuss how reading is a cumulative endeavor, so one’s goal in reading should be to read well, to read for understanding, and with patienc
BLOC master coach Michael Wolf returns to the podcast to talk about the many ways you can turn a relatively spartan training environment into productive training. Like many people
Matt and Scott reflect on the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic and how it impacts everyday activities, including training. Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Barbell Logic
Matt talks with his friend Eric Bandholz, CEO of Beard Brand, about the value of freedom and how it has shaped Eric’s life and his company. https://www.beardbrand.com
Barbell Logic Coach and VP of Coaching Excellence, Andrew Jackson presented a lecture to students at the March 2020 Professional Barbell Coach (PBC) Seminar on what being a profess
Continuing from Episode #285, Scott expands on how he uses the MED Toolbox to troubleshoot problems that arise when programming in the MED (Minimum Effectives Dose) style. The epis
Matt and Chris Reynolds discuss what they are doing with their families to stay healthy in both mind and body during the coronavirus quarantine. Connect With Matt Matt on In
Matt and Scott check in while uncertainty and fear grip the world in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. After contracting COVID-19 during a heavy travel schedule, M
BLOC Coach Dan Flanick returns to the show to discuss the Youth Barbell Club, a program he has developed to help young teens get strong and develop both their athleticism and confi
BLOC coach Dan Flanick returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of developing confidence and self-esteem, and how barbell training has helped him in his own growth and deve
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
In a bonus round of the MED (Minimum Effective Dose) Masterclass series, Scott lays out a practical method for troubleshooting programming problems for any level of trainee.
Matt and Chris Reynolds discuss the value of cultivating empathy and compassion in relationships, whether it’s with family, friends, or coaches and trainees. Matt refe
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Coach Matt wraps up the eight and final installment of the MED (Minimum Effective Dose) Masterclass on programming with a discussion on incorporating accessory lifts into any progr
Matt and Chris Reynolds discuss their “secret weapon” for getting more done in a fast, efficient manner. The Pomodoro Technique, which Matt wrote about for the Barbell
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
In the seventh installment of the MED (Minimum Effective Dose) Masterclass series, Professor Matt discusses how to approach tapering and peaking for a meet or athletic performance
Matt and Chris Reynolds discuss the concept of the urgent versus the important, and the four quadrants into which you can divide all work and chores: Not urgent, not important Urge
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
In the sixth installment of the MED (Minimum Effective Dose) Masterclass series, Matt takes a deep dive into supplemental lifts, why you should do them, when to incorporate them, a
Principles is a new series in which Matt and a rotating group of co-hosts reflect on the ideas, values, and habits that define their lives. Each episode will be short and foc
The American Dream is not dead yet, and Chris Reynolds is living proof. In the first of a new series called Principles, Matt interviews his brother Chris about his founding of Brit
Pressing on with installment #5 of the Minimum Effective Dose (MED) Masterclass, Matt explains how volume and intensity work in the 3-Week mesocycle introduced in the previous clas
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
In part 4 of the MED Masterclass, Matt discusses the various ways you can structure the volume and intensity days in the 4-Day Split, including sets, reps, exercise selection, and
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
In part 3 of the MED Masterclass series, Matt walks through the transition from an HLM or Texas Method style program to his favorite program, the four-day split. In the four
Every man dies, but not every man really lives. Count Professor Paul among the living. After a long, difficult battle with cancer in his neck, Paul Markel has emerged victorious an
In the second masterclass on Minimum Effective Dose (MED) programming, Matt discusses the three principles or “rules” of MED, and offers specific examples of post-novic
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
In 2019 Coach Matt delivered a series of lectures to the Barbell Logic staff on Minimum Effective Dose (MED) programming. MED is all about simplicity, identifying the smallest chan
Longtime strength coach and now PhD Neuroscience student Jayson Ball joins the show today to talk about his work in the world of pain neuroscience. Pain is a perplexing thing. Whil
Barbell Logic coach Niki Sims returns to the podcast to discuss her experience balancing strength training with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Niki has been strength training for about 10 ye
It has become something of a tradition at Barbell Logic for Hambrick to share some of his favorite jazz tunes to celebrate the Christmas season and the passing of the old year. In
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Super athlete, barbell coach, and BLOC nutrition coach Gillian Ward returns to the podcast to discuss how to rethink your approach to nutrition in the final installment (maybe) of
Q&A starts at 19:45 mark, following the interview with the good folks from A7. Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask
Matt and Scott are joined by Darin Deaton, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Starting Strength Coach at Fort Worth Strength, to discuss special populations including Masters (over 40)
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
You’ve heard it before. A good training program is simple, hard, and effective. But what does hard mean exactly? Most novices have never done anything physic
Happy Thanksgiving folks! BLACK FRIDAY SALES Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Get 3 months of coaching for only $499! Offer valid from Nov 28th to Dec 3rd. Discount wil
A wise man once said: you don’t get strong from lifting weights, you get strong recovering from lifting weights. In today’s episode Coach Matt and Scott discuss the mos
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
In the sixth installment of the Getting Started series, Coach Matt and Scott explain why the simplest way of training is, in fact, the best way to train for strength. Linear
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
If you’ve listened to the first four episodes of the Getting Started series, you’ve got all the knowledge you need to start a productive strength training program and g
I’ve had several requests in the last week for a list of equipment you need to build a great home gym. Here it is. A barbell of course. This is the most valuable piece of y
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Thursday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Once you’ve made the decision and started training instead of exercising, it doesn’t take long to realize the average commercial “globo gym” is woefully ina
Scott’s Pumpkin Pie recipe: https://barbell-logic.com/pie/ Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Sco
In Getting Started #2, Matt and Scott discussed the big picture of getting strong, which occurs by lifting progressively heavier weights over time. Since this is Barbell Logic, you
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Have a question about training? Send a question to Matt and Scott! Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll answer your question on an upco
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Have a question about training? Send a question to Matt and Scott! Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Starting this month, we will be moving to a twice per week release schedule — one content episode, one Q&A. Have a question you’d like to Matt and Scott to a
Matt and Scott continue their demystification of popular Westside Barbell training methods by breaking down the “Dynamic Effort Day,” which calls for relatively light w
Brett McKay’s article on rehabbing adductor tendonitis on Barbell Logic: https://barbell-logic.com/adductor-tendonitis-treatment/ Matt and Scott are back with ano
Our favorite psychiatrist Dr. David Puder returns to the show to continue the discussion on relationship “red flags,” that is, questions you should ask yourself about y
Barbell Logic Coach and mastermind behind the Coaching Academy, Bill Hannon returns to the podcast to celebrate the 1-Year anniversary of the academy and discuss how it has develop
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Matt and Scott discuss the commonly misunderstood concepts of “conjugate” and “concurrent” training, which come from the efforts of Soviet coaches like Verk
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Today we revisit the most downloaded show in Barbell Logic history thus far, episode #71 with Andy Baker (also Andy’s first appearance on the show). Andy is a master strength
Matt and Scott discuss a recent programming revelation from one of Scott’s clients, a 40 year old lifter he has been working with for about a year. Scott has his lifte
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Today we revisit our roots with one of the Top 10 most downloaded shows at Barbell Logic. We often say that good training has three qualities: it’s simple, it’s hard, a
Matt and Scott chat with John Welbourn, a 10-year NFL veteran (Eagles, Chiefs, Patriots) and an excellent strength and coaching coach as well. John’s football career ended al
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Today we revisit our roots with one of the Top 10 most downloaded shows at Barbell Logic. The TRUTH about linear progression is that it’s a simple, hard, yet effective way to
Bill Hannon, VP of Coaching Development at Barbell Logic, returns to the podcast to discuss the announcement of Barbell Logic’s own coaching certification — the PBC or
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Matt and Scott are back with another BIG Q&A to answer your questions and work through the backlog in the Barbell Logic inbox. Thank you for submitting your questions and shari
Matt and Scott have discussed the primary programming variables of volume and intensity many times, but there’s a persistent idea that “volume” and “intensi
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Barbell Logic started life as a people-focused company, bringing exceptional online coaching to people without local access to coaching. The company has grown dramatically since th
One of the most frequent questions we hear from new lifters — or people considering strength training but not yet sold on it — is will it make me bulky? It’s a pe
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Former Army Ranger, law enforcement officer, and Barbell Logic coaching intern Nick Koldewey joins the podcast to talk about the military’s outdated PT philosophy and it̵
Matt and Scott don the 20/20 glasses of hindsight to examine their training, coaching, and business careers and determine what they would have done differently, knowing what they k
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Matt and Scott wrap up Part 2 of their discussion of Zatsiorsky’s two factor theory of programming and it’s relevance to the basic SRA model that drives our programming
In part one of a two-part series, Matt and Scott discuss the history of programming theory in the context of Zatsiorsky’s dual-factor or two-factor theory (as described in&nb
Matt shares a new whiskey (almost, but not quite a bourbon) that’s captured his attention — Heaven Hill’s Mellow Corn. It’s big on flavor but light on the w
Matt and Scott discuss the thinking — or lack thereof — behind the many questions they receive each week asking them their opinion on someone else’s line of think
Barbell Logic has long attracted thinkers, strivers, and a fair number of Type A personalities. “Logic” is in the name, of course, and barbell training in particular de
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Monday’s episode covered programming fundamentals for the ever-popular question: what do I do after the novice LP? Today Matt and Scott expand on the topic by walking through
Matt and Scott discuss the eternal programming question: what do you do when novice linear progression stops working? While they have discussed this topic in great detail in past e
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Matt and Scott discuss how their passion for training has waxed and waned over the years, how they currently feel about training, and the two types of attitude most clients approac
Matt and Scott return to the MED toolbox to discuss the importance of PR’s in measuring the success of a program. Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questi
It’s no secret by now that Matt and Scott are men of passion. Occasionally these passions evoke such entertaining tirades, fulminations, and fervent orations during the podca
Today Matt and Scott welcome back Dr. David Puder, psychiatrist and host of the Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast, to discuss one of Hambrick’s rules — don’t
After 200 episodes and counting, we’ve heard from a lot of new listeners, some of whom are beginning their barbell journey for the first time. While we encourage everyone to
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Two years and two days ago, Matt and Scott officially launched the Barbell Logic podcast with Episode #1 – Why Strength? The idea was simply to make a logical case for barbel
In August 2018 Paul and Jarrad Markel of Student of the Gun joined us to talk about their experience strength training and how it made them more resilient, acute marksmen (Episode&
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Coach Matt and Scott explore the fitness fatigue model on today’s show. Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll
Coaches often note that the bench press is one of the easiest lifts to teach, probably because most people have done a bench press if they’ve ever set foot in a gym. After te
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
To quote Rip, “it’s common to want what we cannot have.” And let’s be real, we all want abs. Or at least a flatter stomach. Yet many of us approach the barb
For those that have walked the path and become strong, there are times when the weights go from challenging, to soul-searching, to world-endingly heavy, yet, stress must continue t
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Matt and Scott talk with lifter and coach (and, recently, social media superstars) Miles “Smiles” Taylor and “Uncle” Nic Myers about Miles’ incredible
Dr. Christy Alexon returns to the show to discuss the importance of vitamin supplementation for the hard-training individual. She focuses on three key vitamins and supplements R
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Matt and Scott sit down for a chat with Scott’s SSOC client and friend Tim Pedersen, a retired Navy pilot whose physical history includes a long list of intense but short-liv
It’s the million dollar question, right? When is strong… strong enough? For those who have been in the game for a while, it’s not really a question at all. There
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Lots of people have excuses. Most of them don’t count, especially when it comes to training. I can’t train because my back hurts, I can’t train because I injured
Dr. David Puder returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of empathy and connection in workplace and family relationships, and offer some practical tips for improving your e
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Matt and Scott speak with Brett Veinotte of the School Sucks Podcast about David Allen’s seminal book about productivity and time management Getting Things Done. Brett is a f
The novice linear progression is a beautiful thing. It’s simple. It’s hard, but it’s effective. It gets EVERYONE strong. Yet some people struggle with the program
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Saturday Q&A. If you’d like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email questions@barbell-logic.com and we’ll feature
Starting Strength Coach Jordan Stanton returns to the podcast to talk about his remarkable story of major career changes, entrepreneurship, and hard work to build a successful gym
Recovery is one of the two factors in the Stress Recovery Adaptation (SRA) model, and when you boil it down, there are really only two elements of recovery worth worrying about: fo
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Q&A, this time in a new weekly installment. These episodes will be short and sweet, about 15 minutes, addressing your questions. I
Matt and Scott first talked about money and personal finance in Episode 157, which focused on the many benefits of getting out of debt. Once you are debt free, Scott says, it’
Starting Strength Coach Jordan Stanton joins the podcast to discuss recent developments in the US Strengthlifting Federation, a variant of powerlifting in which lifters contest the
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Q&A, this time in a new weekly installment. These episodes will be short and sweet, about 15 minutes, addressing your questions. I
Fan favorite Andy Baker returns to the podcast… this time to talk about himself, not programming (though he manages to sneak some programming talk in anyway). Andy of course
Andy Baker returns to the podcast once more to discuss his strategies for driving hypertrophy in intermediate lifters. Andy is a master programmer who has co-authored Practical Pro
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Q&A, this time in a new weekly installment. These episodes will be short and sweet, about 15 minutes, addressing your questions. I
Building on the personal finance episode that aired as #157, which focused on getting rid of debt, Matt and Scott talk to Jesse Mecham, the founder of You Need A Budget as well as
Barbell Logic started as a logical, systematic walk through the basics of strength training, starting with the question: why strength? Since then we’ve branched out to all as
Matt and Scott are back with another round of Q&A, this time in a new weekly installment. These episodes will be short and sweet, about 15 minutes, addressing your questions. I
Those who have listened for a while know that we here at Barbell Logic are big proponents of the home gym. It absolves you of having to witness the travesties of Big Box commercial
The Press might just be the coolest lift, but it’s also probably the most frustrating. Pressing is surprisingly technical, and requires the most adherence to technique at hea
Get out your protractors, because it’s time to talk about angles. Back angles in the squat, of course! As you know from the previous episodes on squat technique, an individua
Whether it’s from unracking a heavy squat, bringing a PR bench out of the hooks, or coming back to the bar after an injury, fear is something we all face at some point during
Matt and Scott are joined today by psychiatrist, podcaster, and lifter Dr. David Puder. Dr. Puder practices at the Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he is the medica
We frequently refer to the deadlift as a “pull” or a “pull from the floor,” but that’s not entirely accurate. Muscles, of course, neither push nor pul
Matt and Scott discuss the importance of being efficient in the gym. Most folks have other things to do besides train, and anyone who’s run through the bitter end of their LP
“Uncle Bob” Santana returns to the podcast to discuss the third in the Holy Trinity of supplements: creatine. Creatine is one of the most studied supplements around, an
Matt and Scott talk to powerlifter, wrestling coach, and author Zach Even-Esh about his strength and coaching journey and how he has looked back to the lifters of yore for inspirat
Nutrition expert Robert Santana, RD (and soon to be PhD) joins the podcast again to talk about the Big 3 supplements: protein, BCAAs, and creatine. Today’s episode covers pro
Matt and Scott have received numerous emails about personal finance questions, many related to Scott’s philosophy on investing. While these are good questions, investing coul
Matt and Scott explore the reasoning and application of the “knees out” component of the Squat and Deadlift model in Starting Strength. While knees out is an important
Following this weekend’s Arnold Classic 2019 — a panoply of strength sports, bodybuilding, and fitness industry players — Matt and Scott sat down over coffee to s
Matt and Scott discuss the nature of learning and how it applies to effective coaching and teaching. They emphasize that coaches and teachers serve as guides during the process of
Matt and Scott take a break from programming to revisit a cherished subject — whiskey. Frequent guest and fellow whiskey connoisseur Robert Santana returns to offer his
In the MED Toolbox and SRA episodes, Matt and Scott discussed strategies for managing stress: the good kind of stress — training stress. Unfortunately, for most adults traini
Starting Strength Coaches Matt and Scott are back with another round of Q&A, answering listener-submitted questions from Instagram, Facebook, and email. In today’s
In the second installment of the Minimum Effective Dose Toolbox series, Matt and Scott address a problem unique to intermediate trainees: what do you do when recovery becomes an is
By now, Matt and Scott have made a logical case, founded on the Stress-Recovery-Adaptation model, for increasing stress in order to continue progressing beyond the novice phase of
They may seem trivial, but warm-ups are an important part of the strength training process. Unfortunately many people either fail to do them properly (or at all), or they overdo th
Over the last few years the “discipline” movement has gained full steam. From retired special forces like Jocko Willink and David Goggins touting the benefits of waking
Matt and Scott continue their discussion of the Stress-Recovery-Adaptation model with an exploration of the recovery aspect. Plenty of articles on the web tout the benefits of R
Matt and Scott take a moment to reflect on how their lives have changed after the whirlwind year that was 2018, and how their training has evolved along with them. For even the mos
What began as a conversation between podcast recordings, turned into an interesting discussion about the nature of progress during the post-novice and intermediate training phases
When Scott sold Data Storage, Inc. — as told in episode #142 — things didn’t go perfectly smooth. As with any decent sized small business, various legal mat
On December 28th of 2018, Scott sold Data Storage, Inc., a small business he started over twenty years ago and has operated since. Scott discusses the details of how the sale went
With the new year now upon us, many people are starting a training program for the first time, or coming back to one. There’s no better place to start than the Starting Stren
We all know that some level of fitness, or aerobic conditioning, is necessary for life. Whether it’s for sport, physical activities (like hiking, biking, or throwing the fris
Dr. Sully returns to the show to share stories from Greysteel Strength & Conditioning, his unique barbell gym catered specifically to trainees in their 50’s, 60’s,
SSC and Registered Dietician Robert Santana returns to the show to discuss how his approach to nutrition coaching has evolved over the years. Santana has developed, in essence, a n
Matt and Scott revisit a concept explored thoroughly in the Blue Book (Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training 3rd Edition) but, until now, not given the full treatment at Barbel
Producer Trent takes a walk through some of the Barbell Logic episodes that aired in 2018, including: Brent Carter’s method-actor quality Rip impression Matt and Scott laying
From Matt, Scott, and the rest of the Barbell Logic team, Merry Christmas! We thank you for your listening and support this past year, and wish you much happiness and many PR’
One question received for the Q&A episodes deserved it’s own episode. A listener asked about Matt’s experience with Westside Barbell, which he recounts in this epis
Starting Strength Coaches Matt and Scott are back with another round of Q&A, answering listener-submitted questions from Instagram, Facebook, and email. In today’s
Whether ’tis nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of gym onlookers at your ignominious deadlift routine… that is the question of today’s podcast. Matt and Scott
Starting Strength Coaches Matt and Scott are back with another round of Q&A, answering listener-submitted questions from Instagram, Facebook, and email. In today’s
In Part 2, Matt and Scott outline the remaining 4 core values that drive SSOC, Barbell Logic, and their personal lives. As Scott remarks, the best businesses are outpourings of the
Blake and Katie Roache, founders of Dominion Strength Training, dropped by the Barbell Logic studio to chat with Matt and Scott about their journey of discovering strength training
As Socrates counseled, know thyself, so those of us at Barbell Logic and SSOC evaluate (and re-evaluate) who we are as our audience and business grows. To that end, Matt and the st
From everyone at Barbell Logic, Happy Thanksgiving! We hope your holiday is filled with much gluttony and intemperance… and we’ll even forgive you for having a slice or
Matt and Scott share their strategies for improving your productivity so that you can spend less time working on mundane tasks and more time on the things that bring you value, lik
Matt and Scott answer your questions in Q&A #5. Listeners submitted questions via email and Instagram and the boys will tackle them over the course of several episodes.
Matt and Scott tackle the question of sport specific training: how should athletes train for their sport? The simple answer is… just like anyone else! While athletes need to
Matt and Scott answer your questions in Q&A #4. Listeners submitted questions via email and Instagram and the boys will tackle them over the course of several episodes.
Many people unfamiliar with Starting Strength and strength training in general confuse barbells with powerlifting. Similarly, powerlifters often criticize Starting Strength as a
Matt and Scott answer your questions in Q&A #3. Listeners submitted questions via email and Instagram and the boys will tackle them over the course of several episodes. They al
One question received in the recent Q&A sessions deserved its own episode. A listener wrote in with the question (paraphrased): what kind of R&D are you working on as coach
Matt and Scott answer your questions in Q&A #2. Listeners submitted questions via email and Instagram and the boys will tackle them over the course of several episodes.
Building on Episode #116, Advanced Programming Methods for Strength, Matt and Scott discuss the intricacies of block programming and their preferred templates. N
Matt and Scott answer your questions in the first ever podcast Q&A. Listeners submitted questions via Instagram and the boys will tackle them over the course of several episode
Matt and Scott have touched on advanced programming a few times during the show — most notably with Andy Baker’s approach to advanced programming in episode #104 —
Matt and Scott dive into the concept of RPE, or Rate of Perceived Exertion. Popularized by powerlifter and coach Mark Tuscherer, RPE refers to a numerical descriptor (between 1 and
Matt and Scott address accessory lifts and how they fit into a well-designed training program. As Matt says, supplemental lifts — which he first discussed in Episode 21 ̵
Matt and Scott chat with SSOC client Sean Richardson, visiting the Reynolds’ household from across the pond (Leicestershire, UK to be precise). Sean is a speech pathologist b
Perhaps the most genetically gifted (and certainly one of the strongest) Starting Strength Coaches joins us today, Mr. Nick D’Agostino. Nick has been an SSC since 2012, and w
Matt and Scott bring on Eric Shugars of Westminster Strength to talk about his path to becoming a Starting Strength Coach through Beau Bryant’s internship program, and how he
Matt and Scott talk once more to frequent guest Robert Santana, RD, SSC, about a common complaint of middle aged trainees… the skinny-fat body. These trainees have a normal B
Scott and Matt interview Starting Strength Coach Michael Burgos about his transition from occupational therapy into the field of strength coaching. Burgos trained as an occupationa
Our good friend Robert “Bob-tana” Santana, RD, SSC, is back on the podcast to talk more about nutrition and diet. Since joining Starting Strength Online Coaching as the
Matt and Scott interview Starting Strength Coach John Musser about his career in law enforcement and high-level security detail. Musser’s experience in security has taught hi
Andy Baker is back for another episode, and today he’s tackling hypertrophy for the intermediate lifter. After walking through his preferred strategies for implementing a Hea
Matt and Scott interview Angie Bryant, a Starting Strength Coach, Physician Assistant, lecturer, gym owner, and mother of four. Angie is clearly a busy lady, yet she still manages
Andy Baker, co-author of Practical Programming 3rd Edition, returns to the podcast to talk about advanced programming. Practical Programming defines advanced trainees broadly as th
Matt and Scott interview the man behind the Starting Strength Instagram (and it’s memes), coach Pete Troupos. Pete is a Starting Strength Coach currently based out of Dallas,
We talk about the Big 4 lifts all the time, but Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training 3rd Edition covers five lifts, the fifth being, of course, the Power Clean. The Power Clea
Gillian Ward returns to the show to talk more about her training philosophy, her approach to training women after the LP phase of training, and how she has developed her mindset fo
Dr. Sully returns to the podcast to talk about the effect of strength training on joint health, the efficacy of various types of protheses, and improving joint health for Masters l
Getting your parents to barbell train and focus on strength is VERY difficult. Watch this short video for some tips that may help. 1. Get a home gym or find a private gym (like our
Gillian Ward is definitely the best athlete we’ve had on the show, and likely the best athlete we’ll EVER have on the show. Her athletic accomplishments are as varied a
Scientific literature and the pursuit of science has given mankind a vast amount of knowledge, but it has its shortcomings. As anyone who has attempted to teach, coach, or otherwis
Today father-and-son team Paul and Jarrad Markel join us from Student of the Gun, a TV show, podcast, and community providing content on intelligent gun ownership and safety, hunti
Matt and Scott discuss the content and format of the Starting Strength seminar, an intensive weekend full of lecture, technical analysis of the lifts, and practical coaching on the
Our sometimes curmudgeonly but always thoughtful co-host Scott Hambrick shares today some of the things that bring value to his life, and some of things that rob his life of value.
Matt and Scott have talked a lot about voluntary hardship on the show, and how strength training tends to refine one’s habits and mindset as well as the body. To that end, ov
One common criticism of the Novice Linear Progression as detailed in Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training 3rd Edition is the lack of volume for upper body work, especially for
It’s not the sexiest topic, but being safe around barbells is extremely important if you want to have a long and healthy lifting career. Or simply not die. Like handling fire
Coop from Garage Gym Reviews returns to the podcast to discuss the benefits of training in a home gym vs a public gym. While many think a home gym is out of reach, either financial
Cooper, founder of Garage Gym Reviews — an excellent resource for in-depth reviews of gym equipment — joins Matt and Scott for a discussion about his personal strength
Matt and Scott discuss their experience dieting under the tutelage of Robert Santana, a SSC and the head nutrition coach at SSOC. Santana’s basic approach is to coach his lif
SSOC intern Joel Rasmussen flew all the way from Adelaide, Australia to join the Barbell Logic podcast, en route to a Starting Strength seminar in Wichita Falls. While he was in to
One of the most requested Barbell Logic topics has been reading recommendations, specifically for books on business and investing. Today Matt and Scott lay out their favorite busin
Matt and Scott close out the interviews recorded at StrengthCon I with returning guest Niki Sims. Niki is an SSC and a staff coach, as well as the Relationship Manager at Starting
Most people don’t think about the emotional benefits of weight lifting, or how exercise can build confidence, when they step into a gym. Yet it is perhaps the most transforma
Matt and Scott interview SSOC clients Amber and Taylor Bruseke. Taylor is a surgeon specializing in pelvic floor issues. Amber is a former fitness instructor who discovered strengt
Matt brings the programming lecture full circle by elaborating on why the Novice LP eventually must end, what factors are at play, and how to continue to drive progress in the inte
David Kirkham joins the podcast for the second part of his interview at StrengthCon. After flying to Poland with several thousand pounds of car parts in his baggage and narrowly es
Matt Reynolds presented the basic Starting Strength programming lecture to students of Dr. Nicholas Racculia (a fellow Starting Strength Coach) at St. Vincent College. The lecture
Frank Sanders is a gifted Master’s lifter who put up a great show at the USSF Nationals Meet in January 2018, squatting over 365 and deadlifting 475 at 66 years of age. Inspi
Matt and Scott spoke with Bill Hannon, engineer and SSC, about his new role in developing coaching standards at SSOC, his recently launched Barbell Coaching Academy, and his athlet
At StrengthCon Matt and Scott met with a number of fantastic guests, but perhaps none with so interesting a background as David Kirkham. At a young age, Mr. Kirkham taught himself
A man of mystery and intrigue, and certainly the coach with the best tan in Starting Strength, Randy Winfrey retired from an Air Force career as an intelligence agent in the late 9
Matt and Scott chatted with Rebekah Cygan in the luxurious presidential suite of the Baymont Inn in Wichita Falls, TX. There they discussed Rebekah’s story of discovering str
John Petrizzo, DPT and SSC joined Matt and Scott at the Barbell Logic table at StrengthCon 2018 to talk about his strength journey which ultimately lead him to a clinical practice
Matt and Scott continue their series of StrengthCon chats with the man himself, Mark Rip… ah, I mean, Brent Carter. Brent is a Starting Strength Coach and Staff member with a
Matt and Scott sat down with Starting Strength Coach Steve Hill during StrengthCon to discuss barbells, physics, cycling, and strength training for endurance athletes. One of the t
Live from StrengthCon, Matt and Scott sat down with Dr. Jonathon Sullivan. Dr. Sullivan, or Sully as he is affectionately known, was an ER doctor in Detroit for many years before t
Andy Baker, SSC and co-author of Practical Programming for Strength Training and The Barbell Prescription, joined Matt and Scott at StrengthCon for a conversation on programming. A
Last weekend, April 6-8th of 2018, Matt and Scott setup a Barbell Logic table at the inaugural StrengthCon in Wichita Falls, TX and started recording. Brett McKay of Art of Manline
Cues are an important part of the coaching process. What are they, exactly, and how should they be properly used? Simply put, a cue is a reminder. It’s a concise reminder to
Recently Matt and Scott interviewed Matt’s grandfather. Today they interview Scott’s grandfather, affectionately known as “Frog.” Raised by a single mom who
Matt and Scott wrap up their deep dive into the Big 4 lifts (squat, press, bench press, deadlift) with the second of two episodes on the deadlift. After walking through the 5
Matt and Scott continue their conversation about the thought provoking and, of late, controversial psychologist and common sense advocate Jordan Peterson and his book 12 Rules for
Last of the Big Four lifts (squat, bench press, press, deadlift), but certainly not least, the Deadlift is perhaps the purest test of strength. The deadlift is pulled off the floor
Matt and Scott brave new territory on the podcast with their first book review, Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life. In part one of this two-part episode, they walk through t
Although we often refer to the Squat as the king of the lifts, and Deadlift perhaps the queen, it’s undoubtedly the bench press which is most popular out in the world of comm
Scott and Matt talk to the patriarch of the Reynolds’ family, his grandfather Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds talks about growing up in small town mid-century Missouri, the son of a q
Picking up a barbell and shoving it over one’s head might be the most obvious thing to do with the object, to paraphrase Mark Rippetoe. Exactly how the shoving part happens
Story time continues at Uncle Rip’s house as Rip recounts his friendship with Tommy Suggs and his run-ins with numerous great lifters of yore at the 1980 IPF Worlds in Arling
Simply known as “The Squat,” the low bar back squat, as it is otherwise known, is undoubtedly the king of all exercises. Matt and Scott discuss why the Squat deserves t
Matt and Scott sit down with Uncle Rip at his house in Wichita Falls to reminisce about life growing up in the Falls in the 1970’s, including the infamous tornado which broug
Training programs, including the novice LP in Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, are typically written with a critical assumption. They assume an ideal training schedule, a
Scott and Matt talk with talented power and strengthlifter Stephanie Helland. Stephanie placed second in the 67.5kg weight class and third overall at the 2018 USSF Nationals in Oak
The novice LP is a simple program – simple, but hard, and effective. The path beyond into intermediate training is winding and multi-headed. It’s easy to get seduced by
Matt and Scott chat with the uber strong yet humble Mike Cordova. Mike is top competitor in strengthlifting and boasts personal bests of 672lb squat, 255lb press, and 701lb d
Matt and Scott revisit the concept of minimum effective dose, elaborating on this bedrock concept of strength development for novice lifters and beyond. The minimum effective dose,
Matt and Scott talk to WFAC wunderkind Chase Lindley. When he’s not gracing Rip’s videos on the Starting Strength youtube channel, Chase trains and coaches at Wichita F
Matt and Scott talk about the day that you’ve been training so hard for… meet day. This is the day where all your hard work comes to fruition, distilled into nine attem
In the 50th episode Reynolds and Hambrick talk about www.intellectuallinearprogression.com, Scott’s online great books project. They discuss why people should read the g
Matt and Scott walk through the preparation for your first strengthlifting or powerlifting meet. Once you’ve paid your membership dues and registered for the event, it’
In the second episode with Robert Santana, Matt and Scott interview the man about his history with strength training, how he started studying nutrition, and becoming a Starting Str
Matt and Scott talk nutrition with Registered Dietician and Starting Strength Coach Robert Santana. In the first of a two-part series, Robert lays out the basics of nutrition for b
Matt and Scott catch up with Tom Campitelli during the inaugural nationals meet for the US Strengthlifting Federation. The USSF is a new lifting federation hosting competitions in
By now we’re familiar with the Novice LP as used by rank novices. But does the usefulness of LP end there? Hardly! Today Matt and Scott talk about the effectiveness of LP bey
Matt and Scott talk to firearms and tactical expert James Yeager, founder of Tennessee based Tactical Response. James was also joined by his daughter Heather, owner of Camden Stren
Matt and Scott clarify their stance on some of the topics introduced thus far, including learning to grind as a novice, the role of volume and intensity in driving progress in the
Matt and Scott talk to everyone’s favorite docs who lift, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki of Barbell Medicine. The crew chats about Barbell Medicine’s recen
Matt and Scott address followers of the popular Stronglifts 5×5 program and how they can continue the gainzZz train by switching to the Starting Strength Linear Progression. A
Matt and Scott catch up with Starting Strength Coach and general badass Niki Sims. Aside from being a veteran SS staff coach, Niki is a team leader at Starting Strength Online Coac
Sincerely from your friends at Barbell Logic – Matt Reynolds, Scott Hambrick, and Producer Trent – we wish you a very merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year to come.
Matt and Scott chat with Charity Hambrick SSC about her rehab experience following shoulder surgery. Just four months after surgery, Charity went on to press the second highest lif
Today Matt and Scott discuss coachability and the qualities that define the ideal student of the barbell. Whether you are a new trainee just beginning your training, an experienced
In this week’s Extra Matt interviews the man of mystery himself, Barbell Logic co-host Scott Hambrick. Scott talks about growing up in rural Oklahoma, walking out of a colleg
Matt and Scott discuss Bill Starr’s legendary method for rehabbing muscle injuries. They discuss the types of injuries appropriate for Starr rehab, why it works, and Matt dis
Scott interviews Matt about his own path through life, from skinny high school nerd to elite powerlifter and pro strongman. Matt talks about his struggles transitioning from school
Matt and Scott dive deeper in the how’s and why’s of early intermediate programming. The coaches talk stress-recovery-adaptation as a new intermediate, introducing heav
Matt and Scott talk with WFAC member and bacon aficionado Michael Montfort. Listen to Michael’s story of Crossfit redemption, training with Rip and Company, and getting stron
Matt and Scott break down Reynolds’ variant of 5/3/1, and how and when to work it into intermediate training. Today we introduce heavy singles, RPE, accessories, conditioning
Matt and Scott chat with the man behind the mixing board, Barbell Logic producer Trent Jones. Listen to Trent’s strength journey with the Starting Strength organization and g
Matt and Scott delve into intermediate programming with variations on the four-day split. They touch on details including implementing the split on a weekly and multi-week basis, i
Matt and Scott discuss the process of getting jacked with #TheJackedPriest himself, Father John Floeder. Along the way they touch on beer, atmospheric black metal, Thomas Aquinas,
Matt and Scott discuss the all-important grind, the “hard” factor in the simple + hard + effective equation. What does it actually mean to grind through a lift? The boy
Matt and Scott talk to WFAC member John Wilson about training with something heavier than iron, a Stage IV kidney cancer diagnosis. Connect With Matt Matt
Matt and Scott discuss the pitfalls that cause novices to stall or plateau in their linear progression work. Scott’s Favorite Belt and Wrist Wraps The 10mm thic
Sibyl Sharp is our guest. She’s in her 80’s, has an artificial knee, two artificial hips, fused vertebrae, a damaged Achilles tendon, and trains with HEAVY barbel
Scott Hambrick interviews Matt Reynolds about the concept of “voluntary hardship,” a guiding principle for both strength training and life. They discuss what voluntary
We interview Nick Delgadillo, Chief of Staff and Hammer at Aasgaard company about working with Rip, Krav Maga and more. Whiskey of the Week Weller 12 90 proof 12 year old The
A supplemental lift is a lift that LOOKS like the main lifts. Training the supplemental lift carries over to improvements in the main list. We do them to: 1) move more weight
Coach Wolf, Starting Strength Coach and Strength Coach at Crossfit Solace talks about training with injuries, training for strength in a crossfit environment and more. No one
Sell your B&R 1.0 bar to Hambrick! Email him at shambrick@ssonlinecoaching.com. A deload is a period in training, typically a week, in which the stress in the programming
Hambrick and Reynolds speak with Stef Bradford, coach, editor and author about the genesis of Starting Strength, food, dogs and more. When you shop at amazon, click here to support
Hambrick and Reynolds describe and ILLUMINATE how to detune the Texas Method for older lifters and ladies. We do this by keeping the frequency and intensity of our lifts the
Hambrick and Reynolds speak with their wives. They start with some softball questions to get the wives talking, then talk training, body image, sex and a lot more. Whis
In this episode Reynolds and Hambrick give you step by step instructions on how to conduct your first weight training session on the Starting Strength Program. Starting weight guid
This week we have Brett McKay, founder of Art of Manliness, SSOC Client, and devoted strength disciple. Brett walks us through his strength journey, the impact it’s mad
Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Starting Strength Online Coaching ? Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver St
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How to keep linear progression moving. Make sure you aren’t making jumps in weight that are too aggressive Buy your own fractional plates Iron Woody Dan Miller (The best!) If
Whiskey of the Week Old Forester 1920 “The Merlot of Bourbons” Alan tells us about how he prepped to become a Starting Strength Coach and the origin of the ̶
Whiskey of the Week Slim Haney’s 1965 Seagram’s VO Reynolds and Hambrick do a quick overview of the forces the body is subjected to when moving barbells. &
This is part two of the hour+ long interview with our mentor, Mark Rippetoe. For part one, click here. Show Highlights Rip meets Bill Starr! Rip buys the gym and opens
Powerlifting and strength training concept number two: progressive loading. Power lifters and strength trainers have known for decades that they need to progressively load their bo
Rip finally answered one of my questions! He refuses to use my first name correctly. He’s called me Chastity, Perspicacity, Nativity, Veracity and all of the cardinal virtu
Powerlifting and strength training concept number two: progressive loading. Power lifters and strength trainers have known for decades that they need to progressively load their bo
We've seen this for years. Young men at the beginning of summer start hauling hay and that first day is almost murder for them. But after hauling hay for a few weeks, they get lean
Our philosophy is to use powerlifting and strength training regimens to fight Sarcopenia, or wasting. Sarcopenia is the death and loss of muscle tissue and is almost inevitable for