In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss the rise of colon cancer, managing elevated LDL levels, micro- and meso-cycle lengths, strength training for muscle size gains, and doctors' knowledge of nutrition. Podcast 278 LDL Management Lepodisiran to lower Lp(a) Progressive Loading Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/templa...
Apr 11, 2025•48 min
In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss managing soreness, taking Sudafed while training, the food matrix effect, the impact of resistance training on muscle preservation during anti-obesity medication use, and more. Podcast 298 Sudafed WADA Sudafed a PED? Factors Affecting Energy Compensation Food Matrix Effect Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https:/...
Apr 04, 2025•50 min
In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss a Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), new research, and a new quack watch segment on Dr. Ardis. Papers: Staudacher 2023 Harer 2021 Bayless 2017 Nanayakkara 2016 Zeraattalab-Motlagh 2025 Nunan 2022 https://myginutrition.com/ https://www.ibsdiets.org/ Ewswaran 2025 Singh 2025 Seminar: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/ Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/re...
Mar 28, 2025•2 hr 33 min
In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss a mystery case of young woman who presents with severe abdominal pain after working out. Case: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6036518/ Seminar: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/ Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Got pain and need a professional who understands you li...
Mar 21, 2025•28 min
In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum review new data on seed oils as well as combining HIIT with lifting weights. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2831265 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.70025 Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Seminar: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/ Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Got...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss weight loss success, maintenance, and how-to improve success rates. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Seminar: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/ Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Got pain and need a professional who understands you lift? Or, do you need an experienced coach to help you get the most out of your...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 22 min
In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss heart rate variability (HRV). Resources : · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17276451/ · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24290115/ · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8608620/ · https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5600971/ · https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1750984X.2022.2092884 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31838969/ · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26177817/ · https://www.escardio.org/static-f...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 16 min
In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum answer Barbell Medicine Plus member questions! Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Book Recommendations: Do Hard things -Steve Magness Science of Running- Steve Magness The Cyclists Training Bible- Joel Friel Transfer of Training in Sports - Anatoliy Bondarchuk Science of Practice in Strength Training- Vladimir Zatsiorsky Periodization- Tudor Bompa Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best- Stephen Rollnick Low Fatigue ...
Feb 21, 2025•44 min
In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss a mystery case of 38-year-old woman who experiences chest pain during a Zumba workout. Case: https://jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13256-018-1696-x Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Got pain and need a professional who understands you lift? Or, do you need an...
Feb 14, 2025•49 min
In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss two recent research papers. The first one examines the optimal level of calorie restriction for improving cholesterol levels in the setting of exercise. The second study focuses on risk factors for running-related injuries. Quack: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFOivKJyIWY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Papers: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2025.151...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 23 min
In this "mystery case" episode, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki walk through a real medical case of a 21-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with a 5-day history of fever, headaches, and a 1-day history of an itchy rash. The rash started on his face and spread to his chest, back, and thighs, sparing his palms and soles. He also reported nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. He's been taking a weight loss supplement and his fever persists to greater than 104* ...
Jan 31, 2025•40 min
In the 10th episode of the "Great Debates in Fitness and Health" series, hosts Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki debate controversial fitness and health topics including dietary supplements, alcohol, sumo deadlifts, muscle mass gain, PEDs, and more. Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ For more of our stuff: Website Apparel App Need a coach? Contact Us: [email protected] Our Sponsors: ...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 14 min
In this podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum review a mystery case where the patient presented with 3 days of progressively worsening left hip pain. He had a similar episode about a year ago that required surgery. Dr. Baraki walks through a differential diagnosis, considering potential causes like infection, crystal-induced arthritis, bleeding disorders, and avascular necrosis. Further testing revealed a bloody joint effusion with high white blood cell count, and an MRI showed synovial proliferat...
Jan 17, 2025•31 min
In this podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum discuss training during weight loss. While increased exercise can support health, dietary restriction is the primary method for weight loss. They note that strength, muscle mass, and endurance can be maintained during modest calorie deficits, with studies showing significant gains even in large deficits in trained individuals. It was also noted that the size of the energy deficit matters, with small deficits having minimal effects and larger, sustained...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 15 min
In this podcast, Drs. Miles and Feigenbaum review a mystery case where thee patient presented with severe bilateral leg pain after attempting a 620 lb squat. We discuss anabolic steroid use, knee pathology, rehab strategies, and more. Case: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4885268/ Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ For more of our stuff: Website Apparel App Need a coach? Contact Us: support@barbellmedi...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 11 min
In this podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum review a misleading social media post from Comp Train regarding VO2 max, a new study on using heart rate variability (HRV) to guide resistance training programming in older women, and another study correlating American Heart Association's "Life's Essential 8" metrics with testosterone levels and risk of low muscle mass. Papers: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1472702/full https://ajcn.nutritio...
Dec 31, 2024•42 min
Alan Thrall joins Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum on this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast. Alan, a gym owner and strongman competitor, shares his life update, including his children's activities and gym involvement. They delve into the benefits and risks of strongman training, favorite and least favorite gym equipment, incorporating strongman elements into commercial gym routines, and more. Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.co...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss the challenges and benefits of unilateral exercises like Bulgarian split squats, refute Dr. Gabriel Lyon's claim that obesity is due to insufficient muscle mass, and more! Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ For more of our stuff: Website Apparel App Tech Support on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDuf2vIU7JY Need a coach? Contact Us: Our Sponsors:...
Dec 20, 2024•32 min
The podcast discusses what happens when people stop exercising, how much exercise is necessary, and how to program exercise with limited time. Recommendations for training on limited time: Resistance training: 3-5 sets per muscle group per week of compound exercises at >65% 1RM for strength. Add isolation exercises if desired. Conditioning: 150 mins/week moderate or 75 mins/week vigorous intensity. Split up however you want. Be careful about doing too much sprint/max intensity work. Gradually...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 26 min
In this episode, Drs. Feigenbaum and Baraki discuss a complex case of a 60-year-old female with a history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and pulmonary sarcoidosis presenting with exertional shortness of breath. Initial tests showed a heart rate of 50 bpm, prolonged PR interval, and patchy fibrosis in the heart. What's the diagnosis? Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Case: https://pmc.n...
Dec 06, 2024•51 min
Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Baraki discuss osteoarthritis (OA), emphasizing its complexity and the importance of a holistic approach. OA affects joints, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced function, with knees being the most commonly affected. Risk factors include age, prior injury, obesity, and inflammation. Diagnosis often relies on clinical history rather than imaging. Treatments include exercise, weight management, and non-pharmacological interventions like knee sleeves. Pharmacological o...
Dec 02, 2024•58 min
In the November 2024 research review, Drs. Jordan Feigenbaum and Austin Baraki discuss the effects of de-training periods in resistance training and the potential benefits of carbon monoxide supplementation for enhancing altitude training. New research investigated 20 weeks of continuous training vs. two 10-week periods of training separated by a 10-week off period. The results are....not what you might expect! The second study explored the use of carbon monoxide to stimulate red blood cell prod...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 6 min
In the Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Feigenbaum and Baraki discuss a case of a 21-year-old female presenting with severe throat pain after a gym session involving heavy squats and deadlifts. The patient's symptoms worsened over six hours, and she had no fever or cough. Her physical exam and initial lab results were normal, except for a slightly elevated white count. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.ba...
Nov 22, 2024•43 min
Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss the fundamentals of exercise programming. They outline four major evidence-based goals for programming regarding health: strength, power, hypertrophy, and cardiorespiratory fitness. They introduce the WATER model for programming variables: weight (intensity), amount (volume), type (exercise selection), effort, and regulation (how-to regulate these variables). They stress the importance of matching training stimuli to individual needs and prefer...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Drs. Feigenbaum and Baraki discuss high intensity interval training. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Hypertension Podcasts and Articles: Article Episode 177 Episode 178 For more of our stuff: Website Upcoming Seminars Apparel App Tech Support on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDuf2vIU7JY Got Pain? Contact Us: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/contact-us-coaching-...
Nov 08, 2024•52 min
Drs. Feigenbaum and Baraki discuss high intensity interval training. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ For more of our stuff: Website Upcoming Seminars Apparel App Tech Support on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDuf2vIU7JY Got Pain? Contact Us: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/contact-us-coaching-inquiry/ References: Sabag A, Little JP, Johnson NA. Low-volume high...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr
Drs. Feigenbaum and Baraki discuss a mysterious case of arm pain after curling that gets MUCH worse. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member BRI Calculator Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ For more of our stuff: Website Upcoming Seminars Apparel App Tech Support on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDuf2vIU7JY Got Pain? Contact Us: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/contact-us-coaching-inquiry/ References: ...
Oct 25, 2024•36 min
Dr. Feigenbaum talks about the body roundness index and compares it to BMI. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member BRI Calculator Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ For more of our stuff: Website Upcoming Seminars Apparel App Tech Support on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDuf2vIU7JY Got Pain? Contact Us: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/contact-us-coaching-inquiry/ References: https://www.who.int/news-...
Oct 21, 2024•18 min
Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum talk about an interesting case of muscle weakness after a bodybuilding show. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Case: https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/FullText/2017/10060/Severe_hypokalemic_paralysis_and_rhabdomyolysis.35.aspx For more of our stuff: Website Upcoming Seminars Apparel App Tech Support on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E...
Oct 11, 2024•35 min
Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum talk about excess cortisol. Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/ Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/ Citations: Kadmiel 2014 Reincke 2023 Ntali 2020 Stujiver 2011 Braun 2015 Hanaoka 2012 Guidelines 2022 Amorim 2023 Nakamura 2016 Larsen 2021 Colling 2023 Chao 2018 Casteras 2024 Daly 2019 Hackney 2018 Viru 1992 Torres 2021 Viru 2004 Duclos 2007 Website Upcoming Seminars Apparel Tech Sup...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min
