In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss various topics including the aging of elite athletes, the need for improved nutrition education in medical schools, the impact of social media on body image, the benefits of exercise in cancer recovery, changes in college sports compensation, the introduction of AI tools in medical review processes, and more.

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Other References

• https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jun/04/french-open-jannik-sinner-alexander-bublik-novak-djokovic-semis 
• https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/rfk-jr-medical-schools-teach-nutrition-lose-federal/story?id=122482788 
• https://www.today.com/health/mind-body/what-is-skinnytok-banned-on-tiktok-rcna211003 
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/exercise-may-be-as-important-as-drugs-in-preventing-colon-cancer-recurrence 
• https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/how-college-athletes-will-be-paid-after-house-v-ncaa-settlement-nil-changes-enforcement-contracts-and-more/
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6341300/ 
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37729024/ 
• https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/03/health/ultraprocessed-california-food-legislation-wellness 
• https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf285/8131432 
• https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.124.035722 
• https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2025-u-s-open-picks-odds-field-surprising-predictions-from-top-rate-golf-model-thats-nailed-15-majors/ 

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into a medical mystery case involving a 38-year-old man who presents with acute severe headache, dizziness, and vomiting after playing golf. The discussion covers the patient's symptoms, differential diagnosis, and the clinical reasoning leading to the eventual diagnosis.

Case

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17254877/ 

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• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30891639/  

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine Podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into the concept of progressive overload, a fundamental principle in strength training. They explore the varying definitions of progressive overload from major fitness organizations, the historical context of the term, and the importance of understanding training stress versus training stimulus. The conversation also covers how to measure progress in strength training, the non-linear nature of strength gains, and various strategies for adding weight.

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• https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/lateral-elbow-pain-for-lifters/ https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/shoulder-pain-guide/ 
• https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/courses/testosterone/ 

Nutrition Seminar

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Papers

• previous article
• ACSM 2009
• Clayton 2015 
• Todd 2012
• Impellizerri 2019
• 1RM calculator
• Lambrianides 2022
• Plotkin 2022  
• Low Fatigue Template

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Feigenbaum reviews the history of Pilates and looks at research regarding its effects on strength, muscle size, and health.

Papers:

1. Latey 2001
2. Wells 2012
3. CrossFit Website
4. Kim 2024
5. Ko 2024 
6. Galvez 2019
7.  Irandoust 2016 
8. Kovach 2013
9. Oliveira 2015
10. Markovic 2015
11. Carvalho 2017
12. Oliveira 2018
13. Donath 2016
14. Carrasco-Poyatos 2019
15. Persaki 2024
16. Oliveira 2024
17. Evangelou 2021
18. Baltaci 2005
19. Jago 2011
20. Segal 2004
21. Gultekin 2024
22. Yamato 2015
23. Ruiz-Areza 2025
24. Yao 2024
25. Ogawa 2023
26. Wei 2023
27. Kotarsky 2018
28. Igarashi 2023
29. Jansson 2022 

Nutrition Seminar

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, the hosts delve into a real medical mystery case involving an 18-year-old male presenting with chest pain and a history of atrial fibrillation. The discussion covers the patient's symptoms, diagnostic workup, the final diagnosis, and it's application to health and fitness professionals. 

Papers:

• https://academic.oup.com/ehjcr/article/9/1/ytae686/7931910  
• https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15/1/9 

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine Podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss three research papers. The first paper examines how different coffee brewing methods affect cholesterol levels, highlighting the benefits of filtered coffee. The second paper explores the relationship between testosterone levels, muscle mass, and strength, with some interesting findings. The third paper compares the changes in blood (serum) cholesterol levels between three different diets that vary based on dietary cholesterol and saturated fat intake via egg consumption.

Papers:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002916525002539 

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2025.1512268/full

https://www.nmcd-journal.com/article/S0939-4753(25)00087-0/fulltext 

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In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki delve into the rapidly expanding world of direct-to-consumer lab testing. They discuss the significant growth of this market, the potential benefits and risks associated with self-ordered lab tests, and their personal experiences with such testing.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding who truly needs lab tests, the distinction between screening and diagnostic tests, and the critical need for context when interpreting lab results. The hosts also explore the implications of lab errors and the necessity for informed decision-making in health monitoring. They emphasize the importance of targeted screening recommendations and the need for proper interpretation of lab results to avoid unnecessary anxiety and misdiagnosis.

Resources:

• https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/abnormal-labs-in-exercise-part-i-kidney-function/
• https://soundcloud.com/user-344313169/episode-107-abnormal-labs-part-i 
• https://soundcloud.com/user-344313169/episode-108-abnormal-labs-part-ii 
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5638475/
• https://cfpclearn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TFP-187-CBC-screening-FV2.pdf
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9687310/
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7249447/ 
• https://www.bmj.com/content/368/bmj.m149  
• https://www.jwatch.org/na51792/2020/06/18/more-us-residents-have-antinuclear-antibodies-now-1990s
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1567576922007767
• https://www.med.unc.edu/medicine/rheumatology-allergy-immunology/patient-care/rheumatology-clinical-care/decoding-the-ana-a-guide-to-ana-testing/
• https://www.thyroid.org/patient-thyroid-information/ct-for-patients/february-2024/vol-17-issue-2-p-5-6/
• https://www.choosingwisely.org.au/recommendations/racgp10

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In this episode, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Derek Miles discuss hip pain, focusing on a personal case of Dr. Feigenbaum's recent injury. They explore the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for hip injuries, particularly in the context of powerlifting. The conversation delves into rehabilitation exercises, the importance of progressive overload, and the consultation process for injury management.

In this conversation, the speakers discuss the complexities of injury recovery and the adjustments needed in training. They explore the importance of understanding individual working weights, the role of alternative exercises during rehabilitation, and the often-overlooked aspects of stretching. The dialogue also covers the consultation process, follow-up strategies, and the critical transition back to normal training, emphasizing the need for a structured approach to avoid setbacks.

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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/ 

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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

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