This week, Kevin and Justin welcome Dr. Joel Seedman on the show to discuss how he programs his unique exercise variations, the benefits of eccentric isometrics, and why strength training is superior to other forms of exercise.With over 13 ye

Episode 64 - The Rules of Recovering from Injury with Lee Boyce

Jan 29th, 2019 1h 6m

This week, Kevin and Justin are joined by strength coach, speaker, and internationally published writer Lee Boyce.Lee coaches clients and athletes for muscle, strength, and sport performance in Toronto, Canada. His work is regularly featured

Episode 63 - Functional Power Training with Dr. John Rusin

Jan 22nd, 2019 1h 5m

This week, Kevin and Justin welcome Dr. John Rusin on the podcast to chat about his new program, Functional Power Training (FPT).Dr. John Rusin is a world-renowned sports performance expert who specializes in injury prevention and preventativ

Episode 62 - The Only Three Ways to Build Muscle

Jan 17th, 2019 56m 17s

This week, Kevin and Justin break down the three mechanisms of hypertrophy:1. Mechanical Tension2. Muscle Damage3. Metabolic StressThese are the only three ways to build muscle. Everything done in the gym related to hypertrophy falls into

Episode 61 - Things We Changed Our Minds About In 2018

Jan 9th, 2019 50m 29s

A lot of weird shit happened last year.The Eagles won the Super Bowl. People ate Tide Pods. And Kanye...well, we lost Kanye.This week, Justin and Kevin reflect on 2018 and share a few (fitness related) topics that they changed their minds a

Episode 60 - Learning From the Mistakes of a First-Time Entrepreneur

Jan 1st, 2019 1h 14m

...AND WE BACK!After a brief hiatus, Justin and Kevin are back in the booth for the first new episode of 2019!On this episode, the guys catch up on the recent changes in their lives- mainly, Kevin's return to a corporate job. Kevin shares a

Episode 59 - Injuries Aren't Preventable

Sep 27th, 2018 39m 7s

This week, Kevin and Justin discuss the topic of injury prevention. Injuries are never 100% avoidable, but there are ways to potentially reduce the risk. The guys share how they train around injuries, why strength training is essential for buil

Episode 58 - Have Youth Sports Been Ruined?

Sep 18th, 2018 45m 47s

This week, Justin and Kevin discuss the state of youth sports. Over the weekend, Justin attended a high-level youth basketball tournament and came away with a few unsettling observations. The guys share some of the problems that they see in tod

Episode 57 - Creating A Career That Spans Decades with Tony Gentilcore and Dean Somerset

Sep 11th, 2018 1h 1m

This week, Kevin and Justin welcome Tony Gentilcore and Dean Somerset on the show. Tony and Dean were in Houston last weekend for their Even More Complete Hip & Shoulder Blueprint Workshop, and Kevin was able to sit down with them prior to the

Episode 56 - How Do You Respond When Clients Want To Go Harder, But Shouldn't?

Sep 4th, 2018 18m 29s

This week, Justin and Kevin share how they react when a client tells them that they want to "go harder" in the gym. Occasionally, you'll have someone who wants to lift more, rest less, or move more quickly than their program entails. The guys e

Episode 55 - How Do You Know When A Client "Gets It"?

Aug 28th, 2018 30m 34s

This week, Kevin and Justin explain what they notice when a client or athlete truly "gets it". Often, coaches can tell when a client or athlete is genuinely interested in a program versus just going through the motions. They discuss traits such

Episode 54 - From CSI to CPT with Tim Danchak

Aug 21st, 2018 1h 7m

This week, Kevin and Justin welcome their friend Tim Danchak on the show to share his unique journey to the fitness industry. Tim is now a strength coach, functional training specialist, and wellness instructor based out of North Carolina- but

Episode 53 - How Can Athletes Develop Power Without Olympic Lifting?

Aug 14th, 2018 29m 1s

This week, Justin and Kevin discuss how athletes can develop power without using the traditional olympic lifts. Olympic lifting (snatch, clean & jerk, etc.) is a common way to train for power, but it can also be dangerous for beginners and requ

Episode 52 - How Can Hardgainers Put On Size?

Aug 7th, 2018 46m 4s

This week, Justin and Kevin discuss how hardgainers can build quality size and strength. A hardgainer is someone who is naturally thin, and has a hard time putting on muscle. The guys share how many calories you need to be eating to gain weight

Episode 51 - Can Experienced Lifters Still Get Dramatic Results?

Jul 31st, 2018 28m 15s

This week, Justin and Kevin debate whether or not experienced lifters can still make drastic improvements in performance. They discuss how a new stimulus can effect the body, whether major breakthroughs are more psychological or physiological,

Episode 50 - Our New Podcast Format

Jul 24th, 2018 21m 46s

Justin and Kevin are back after a brief hiatus...with a new podcast format! The guys give an update on their businesses and family life, and explain why they've decided to move in a new direction for year two of Saved By The Barbell.

Episode 49 - The State of High School Sports with Garrett Winegar

Jun 20th, 2018 1h

This week, Justin and Kevin welcome Garrett Winegar on the show to discuss the current landscape of high school sports. Garrett is the assistant coach for the undefeated, state champion Warren Central High School basketball team in Indianapolis

Episode 48 - Q&A Vol. 2

May 31st, 2018 1h 1m

This week, Kevin and Justin are back with Volume 2 of Q&A. They're answering two listener questions:1. What is VBT and how do you use it? (Justin)2. How is your training now different than a year ago? (Kevin)Justin goes deep on velocity ba

Episode 47 - What You Need To Know About Progressive Overload

May 22nd, 2018 1h 19m

This week, Justin and Kevin go deep on the topic of progressive overload. They're covering how to properly manipulate volume, intensity, and frequency to make long-term gains in the gym.Progressive overload is the foundation of any good train

Episode 46 - A Refreshing Coaching Discussion with Jake Tuura

May 15th, 2018 1h 13m

This week, Kevin and Justin welcome Jake Tuura on the show for an in-depth conversation on coaching athletes.Jake is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. He has held multiple positions in collegi

Episode 45 - Confessions: Mistakes We Made Early In Our Career

May 8th, 2018 52m 5s

This week, Justin and Kevin are sharing exercises that they previously did with clients and themselves, but have since stopped using.As coaches, it's essential to continue learning and evolving. As we do so, we may find that some of the metho

Episode 44 - How Habits Can Carry You Through Adversity

May 1st, 2018 58m 26s

This week, Justin and Kevin are talking about why it's important to lean on strong habits in times of chaos.We all go through challenging times that push us out of our typical routine and into a more difficult situation. Whether it's stress f

Episode 43 - From Free Training To Pro Training with Matt Kite

Apr 24th, 2018 1h 12m

This week, Kevin and Justin welcome Matt Kite on the show to share his journey from three-time intern to, now, the Director of Education at D1 Sports.At just 28, Matt is already coaching the coaches at D1 Sports nationwide. He has worked with

Episode 42 - The Future of the Saved By The Barbell Podcast

Apr 17th, 2018 49m 42s

This week, Justin and Kevin are letting you in on some of their ideas for the future of Saved By The Barbell. For quite some time, they've been brainstorming how to grow this platform to impact more people, and now they're putting their plans t

Episode 41 - Creating an Elite Gym Culture with Terry Williams

Apr 10th, 2018 1h

This week, Justin and Kevin welcome Terry Williams on the podcast to discuss how he brings elite-level strength and conditioning to a group fitness environment.Terry is the owner and lead instructor at The League in Houston, TX. He is also a