Barbell Medicine Podcast

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into a medical mystery case involving a 41-year-old male who experienced a seizure while lifting weights. The discussion covers the patient's presentation, the physiological mechanisms at play, diagnostic workup, and his subsequent course. . The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the interplay between exercise, nutrition, and metabolic health.Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39715334/ Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member TodayResources 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 training? Contact us at support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com*

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 278LDL ManagementLepodisiran to lower Lp(a)Progressive LoadingBecome a Barbell Medicine Plus Member TodayResources 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 training? Contact us at support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://r

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 WADASudafed a PED?Factors Affecting Energy CompensationFood Matrix EffectBecome a Barbell Medicine Plus Member TodayResources 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 training? Contact us at support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donationsA

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 2023Harer 2021Bayless 2017Nanayakkara 2016Zeraattalab-Motlagh 2025Nunan 2022https://myginutrition.com/https://www.ibsdiets.org/Ewswaran 2025Singh 2025 Seminar:https://www.barbellmedicine.com/seminars/Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member TodayResources 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 training? Contact us at support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/barbell-medic

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 TodayResources 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 training? Contact us at support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p

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 TodaySeminar: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 training? Contact us at support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co

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 TodaySeminar: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 training? Contact us at support@barbellmedicine.comReferences:1.   CDC2.   Zhang 20243.   WHO4.   Quinn 20205.   Han 20196.   Williamson 20157.   Ryan 20138.   FDA 20259.   Ryan 201810.  Magkos 201611.  Knowler 200212.  Knowler 200913.  Look AHEAD 201414.  Sacks 200915.  Ahern 201716.  Anderson 200117.  Fildes 201518.  Daigle 202019.  Tay 202320.  Bouchard 199421.  Bouchard 199022.  NWCR23.  Nicklas 201324.  Miller 2015Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code

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-file/Escardio/Guidelines/Scientific-Statements/guidelines-Heart-Rate-Variability-FT-1996.pdf ·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7612541/ ·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11560992/ ·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11478500/ ·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9412437/ ·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9412437/ ·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8160717/#notes2 ·    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5624990/#S26 ·    https://pmc

In this episode of The Barbell Medicine Podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum answer Barbell Medicine Plus member questions!Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member TodayBook Recommendations:Do Hard things -Steve MagnessScience of Running- Steve MagnessThe Cyclists Training Bible- Joel FrielTransfer of Training in Sports - Anatoliy BondarchukScience of Practice in Strength Training- Vladimir ZatsiorskyPeriodization- Tudor BompaCoaching Athletes to Be Their Best- Stephen RollnickLow Fatigue eBookGeneral Strength and Conditioning II eBookResources 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 training? Contact us at support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Wonderful Pis

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 TodayResources 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 training? Contact us at support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.2025.1510949/full https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.70004 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 training? Contact us at support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.c

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* F. What's the diagnosis?References:Case: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25367505/ Dinitrophenol and obesity: an early twentieth-century regulatory dilemmaThe Return of Rainbow Diet Pills2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP): A Weight Loss Agent with Significant Acute Toxicity and Risk of DeathUnited States v. BachynskyResources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/For more of our stuff:WebsiteApparelAppNeed a coach? Contact Us: support@barbellmedicine.comOu

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:WebsiteApparelAppNeed a coach? Contact Us: support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 proliferation with frond-like projections. What's the diagnosis?Case: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-csmr/fulltext/2023/09000/pigmented_villonodular_synovitis_recurrence.3.aspx Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/For more of our stuff:WebsiteApparelAppNeed a coach? Contact Us: support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.

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 deficits being detrimental. Practical recommendations include meeting physical activity guidelines, maintaining protein intake of 1.6 g/kg/day, and a moderate calorie deficit of 250-500 calories per day.References:·     https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2336074/·     https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/j.1550-8528.1994.tb00087.x·     https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2828487·     https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27804272/·     https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25614205/·     https://p

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:WebsiteApparelAppNeed a coach? Contact Us: support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(24)01421-7/fulltext Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/For more of our stuff:WebsiteApparelAppNeed a coach? Contact Us: support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.

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.com/template-quiz/For more of our stuff:WebsiteApparelAppNeed a coach? Contact Us: support@barbellmedicine.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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:WebsiteApparelAppTech Support on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDuf2vIU7JYNeed a coach? Contact Us:Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 build up if desired.Strategies for efficient programming include: Modifying warm-ups to be more time-efficient (short rest, less reps, bigger jumps)Using supersets of antagonist muscle groups or unrelated movements Employing "every two- or three- minute on the minute" protocols. e.g. E2MOM or E3MOM: 5 @ 8, then 65% x 5 e2mom x 3 sets or > RPE 8 Use time caps on sessions, e.g. 20-minutes for movement 1 or work up to 1-rep @ RPE 8 in 8 minutes, then 12 minutes perform maximum sets of 3 to 5 reps with 70% e1RM