2 Dudes, 1 Barbell

By Adam Hamilton and John Black

A podcast about fitness, training, nutrition, and life... more

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The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

2 Dudes, 1 Barbell episodes:

January 31, 2023 I talk to myself, but maybe that's a good thing! Episode 55
96% of adults have an internal dialogue (some of us even talk out loud) - How can we use this phenomenon to our advantage? The dudes talk about all things self-talk and how it is a valuable tool at your disposal!

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Hosts: @coach.johnblack | @adamhamilgainz

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32min
January 24, 2023 Does eating pizza make you feel better? Episode 54
Do you eat pizza when you've had a bad day? The dudes share their perspectives on comfort eating and other dysfunctional activities. When is it okay to use coping behaviours? Adam and John delve into eating takeaways, social media, and playing games.

This episode also includes a Tiff cameo, a gym regular

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Hosts: @coach.johnblack | @adamhamilgainz

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32min
January 17, 2023 Adam Hurt His Back Deadlifting - Episode 53
Welcome back to the 2 Dudes, 1 Barbell podcast! After some time off the dudes are back - Adam has hurt his back deadlifting, so the dudes talk about deadlifting and whether it's worth it.

Some tangential extras include the dudes talking about last year, investments, and ponderings about emotional eating!

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Also, watch the episodes on Youtube!
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Hosts: @coach.johnblack | @adamhamilgainz

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32min
July 17, 2022Episode #52: Emotional Proprioception - Emotions and the body?
On this episode of ‘2 Dudes, 1 Barbell’, the dudes delve into a new topic that John is especially passionate about! 'Emotional Proprioception'. How can your physical body, musculature and position effect your emotions? Find out in Episode 52!
02:00 - Key Concepts
05:00 - Botox and it's effects on Amygdala function?
11:00 - John trying to help Adam understand the feedback loop of muscle to emotion
14:00 - Posture and its effect? Don't slouch and try a power pose!
17:00 - The direct link (nerve) between the amygdala and your traps and frown muscles?
20:30 - The solution?
30:00 - Holding emotions in different parts of your body? Some Yogi talk
37:00 - A bit of philosophy talk to finish up
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43min
July 10, 2022Episode #51: Starting in the gym? You're a beginner, now what?
On this episode of ‘2 Dudes, 1 Barbell’, the dudes have a discussion about being a beginner in the gym. From the first program you get, to what you should do once the beginner gains end. Learn it here in episode #51.
05:00 - Start with the basics and keep it simple
07:00 - Learn to commit to a plan
12:00 - Just seek to improve consistently
18:00 - What do you do after your intro program?
20:00 - Executing a program well and incorporating novelty if you need it
27:45 - Taking the long way, or the short way - It's YOUR journey
38:30 - Allow for a 'Ramp'
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Hosts: @coach.johnblack | @adamhamilgainz
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49min
June 06, 2022Episode #50: Women's issues, Training around your Cycle, and More - Feat. Tanisha Sorensen
On this episode of ‘2 Dudes, 1 Barbell’, the dudes have a discussion with Exercise Physiologist - Tanisha Sorensen, about female related issues around training. How important is it to take your menstrual cycle into account? Lets find out!
00.50 - Training around your menstrual cycle?
09.00 - Nocebo/Placebo effect?
11.50 - The power of Maintenance as a goal!
13.00 - Losing your period?
19.10 - Things that women assume when they walk into the gym?
25.00 - Setting proper goals for women?
32.00 - Should women do cardio for weight loss? Or resistance training?
40.25 - Stop sucking in your tummy all the time!
46:40 - Why do ladies struggle to get their protein in?
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Hosts: @coach.johnblack | @adamhamilgainz
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54min
May 30, 2022Episode #49: NAT LYONS - Peaking Methods and Perceptions of Strength through social media
On this episode of ‘2 Dudes, 1 Barbell’, the dudes have a discussion with Nat Lyon, sub junior Australian powerlifting record holder, about his experience with powerlifting and competing, the different peaking methods one can use for a powerlifting competition, and how social media affects peoples perceptions about what is and isn't possible or impressive as a feat of strength these days.
01.45 - Who is Nat? Nat introduces himself and tells us about his journey into powerlifting glory
05.50 - Nat's strength numbers and we discuss weight division and federation within powerlifting
11.20 - How does social media play into what people thing is normal for a gym goer?
15.00 - We discuss performance enhancing drug use in powerlifting
29.10 - Peaking methods?
31.20 - The 'Bulgarian' method/style?
40.00 - The 'Traditional' method?
46.00 - Nat's top 4 exercises
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Hosts: @coach.johnblack | @adamhamilgainz
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48min
May 22, 2022Episode #48: MAJA POPOVIC - On Body Insecurity
On this episode of ‘2 Dudes, 1 Barbell’, the dudes have a discussion with Maja, about her journey and experience with body insecurity and what training has done to help it!

01.45 - Who is Maja? Maja introduces her self and how she started out in the gym
04.30 - We discuss the effects of an InBody scan on her mental state when she was just starting out - what do you do when a machine calls you fat?
06.30 - The same machine thinks John has chicken legs?
15.00 - Maja talks about how she's shifted her gym goals from visual to performance based and how helpful it's been
22.30 - How being strong can make you feel more confident
31.20 - We discuss calorie tracking and obsessive habits that can develop
42.00 - Maja's opinion on the current state of the industry through the lens of social media, and the effects of that on people
48.00 - Benefits of Salt (Again) and Iodine to avoid Goiter
50.54 - Maja's EXCELLENT approach to overcoming body insecurity at the gym
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Hosts: @coach.johnblack | @adamhamilgainz
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56min
March 21, 2022Episode #47: Dealing With and Avoiding Injuries
On this episode of ‘2 Dudes, 1 Barbell’, Adam is back! The dudes talk about injuries and some strategies of how to overcome and prevent them - The episode includes discussions about fascia, PNF stretching, the SAID principle and also features an annoying crow!
Please note that Adam and John are not rehab specialists, if you have an injury go see an appropriate practitioner
00.35 - What injuries have you had? The dudes talk about the injuries they have experience with
05.30 - The SAID Principle - The dudes explore the SAID principle and discuss the importance of practicing movement patterns - They delve into Adam’s return to squats
14.50 - Constraints-Led Approach - John introduces the idea of refining movements through constraints
19.26 - Mobility and Stability - The dudes provide a way of thinking about joints as either predominantly mobility or stability joints
28.41 - PNF Stretching? The dudes revisit PNF stretching (they forgot whether they’ve discussed it before) - John briefly describes the function of muscle spindles and golgi tendon organs
36.00 - What about lower back pain? The dudes talk about the difficulties surrounding lower back issues - They finish the podcast with a short bit about overhead pressing
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Follow us at @2dudes1barbell
Hosts: @coach.johnblack | @adamhamilgainz
Link in Bio to listen on Spotify
If you find it interesting, let us know in the comments
And don’t forget to like and subscribe, follow and share, all that good stuff!
Follow us on Instagram - @2dudes1barbell

Hosts: @coach.johnblack | @adamhamilgainz
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47min
March 14, 2022Episode #46: Health vs Performance feat ASHTON RIDDELL
On this episode of ‘2 Dudes, 1 Barbell’, Ashton steps in for Adam and the dudes discuss the health and performance continuum - Ashton and John focus on the health related components of fitness - strength, cardio, flexibility and body composition
00.35 - A familiar guest, Ashton, joins John in this episode to discuss health and performance, but they start the podcast with segment called ‘Dudes Training’ where they talk about how their training is going
9.20 - Heath vs Performance - Ashton talks about how he came up with the idea to discuss this topic - They begin by establishing the health related components of fitness and delve into strength first!
29.35 - How much cardio is valuable to health? The dudes deliberate about cardio volumes and intensities for health and performance
38.00 - Flexibility? The dudes briefly touch on flexibility - During this they establish the difference between flexibility and mobility
44.00 - The dudes finish off the discussion about health and performance by exploring body composition
If you enjoy this episode please check out the follow up podcast hosted by Ashton Riddell @fitbigstrongpodcast
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Follow us at @2dudes1barbell
Hosts: @coach.johnblack | @adamhamilgainz
Link in Bio to listen on Spotify
If you find it interesting, let us know in the comments
And don’t forget to like and subscribe, follow and share, all that good stuff!

Follow us on Instagram - @2dudes1barbell

Hosts: @coach.johnblack | @adamhamilgainz
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54min

FAQs about 2 Dudes, 1 Barbell:

How many episodes does 2 Dudes, 1 Barbell have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.