#222 Saturday Q&A #17: Leg Length Discrepancies, Preventing Rust in a Garage Gym, How to Take Notes, & More! #315 So You Want to Be a Strongman? 2020 has been very good for us. BLOC Nutrition Coaches work to support your performance and body composition goals but do not provide medical nutrition coaching or meal planning services. Any changes to your membership that affect your billing, such as cancellations or changes in membership tier, must be requested in email to support@barbell-logic.com at least 7 days before your next bill date. Weve got a great editor-in-chief who writes a lot them. We are able to work around your physical limitation to optimize your strength gains and results. As long as you have access to the basic equipment listed above (either at your home gym or a public gym) then youll do just fine with BLOC. A lot of his instruction videos the last couple of years have been textbook SS. 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There are a few must-have equipment requirements for online coaching from BLOC: You can find some specific recommendations here: Beginners Guide to Basic Strength Training Equipment. We want to be the place to help folks learn how to squat or eat or exercise. Were one of the more expensive online coaching companies. Whether you are a curious and passionate trainee or on the path to becoming a Professional Barbell Coach, here you'll find education, resources, and community to learn at a pace that works for you. We want everyone to be able to try our services, so we make it as easy as possible to join with your first month free and a 10-day trial period. When your video is ready to view, it will appear embedded in the workout. So, we offer a 10-day trial period at the beginning of your membership. #243 Q&A: Misloading Weights, Body Recomposition, and More! We were free as a brand and a company. formId: "148fdd92-72f2-4761-9e51-640bc4c6dbf6" (& Thanksgiving 2021 Message) Your Holiday Workout Plan. The Ultimate Guide to Leggings (Part 3): Men's Leggings. Barbell Logic will automatically transfer all of your tracked metrics to the BLOC App, and we will send you a neatly archived spreadsheet of your TrueCoach workout history in July. b) I have no idea. Barely broke the floor trying his way. Injury Prevention in Young Athletes: Stop the ACL Tear Epidemic, Strength History: Eugen Sandows System of Physical Training, In-Season vs Off-Season Strength Training for Sports, Starting Sports: General vs Specific Strength, Lifting with Da Vinci: Anthropometry and Art, Novice Linear Progression: An Individualized Program, Novice LP: Why We Love It and You Should Too, The Importance of Form and Consistency in Setting PRs, Aristotle, Matt Reynolds, and the Origins of Voluntary Hardship, The Most Important Thing Youre Not Doing BEFORE You Squat. Reynolds: We get referrals than from coaches and existing clients. Masterclass #2: The Ultimate Guide to Programming After LP. #219 Saturday Q&A #16: Symptoms of Low T, Soreness vs Fatigue, Losing Weight After LP, & More! Unless it happens to put you into the preferred starting position, I guess. Jordan also holds accreditations from many professional training organizations including the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, USA Weightlifting, CrossFit, and is a former Starting Strength coach and staff member. Simple, Hard, Effective. Sorry if my post above came across harsh or aggressive anyway. #215 A Brief History of Programming Theory: Zatsiorskys Two Factor Theory Pt. Our associate coaches are the top performers in our Coaching Academy programs and are supervised by our Senior Staff Coaches as part of our BLOC Coaching Academy Program. We list our standards for coaches. Our coaches are excellent teachers and very patient, so we know it will take some time to get used to the movements. #304 Q&A: Bench Back Cramps, Behind the Neck Press, and More! Maybe the occasional head shaking For my part, I'd love it if people would just stop talking about him in these forums. Then theres a tier of Master Classes on anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, programming, and the business of coaching. Individual personal data will not be shared with third parties. We believe that strength fits every person and every lifestyle, whether you are an elite athlete or are trying to improve your quality of life. They are very entertaining and sometimes have interesting guests. Fast forward to 2020, and Barbell Logic has 1,000 clients and a burgeoning Academy program, which trains future coaches. Like many folks, I was introduced to Rip and Starting Strength through CrossFit around 2010 and had been using the methods described in The Book to coach myself and others. Weve also had some not-so-private arguments on programming as well. Matt Reynolds founded the company in 2016. #233 Programming the Post-Novice: Why Weight on the Bar Matters with Andy Baker (Rebroadcast), The Texas Method: Clear Goals, Measurable Changes, and Applicability, #232 MED Toolbox #5: Volume Games & The Value of Small PRs. A General Conditioning Program for Health and Fitness. If you are unsure whether this offer applies to you, please email. I was doing business under a self-titled entity until the Fall of 2013 when I purchased the domain www.barbellmedicine.com and filed paperwork, changing the name of my business to Barbell Medicine. We do this with expert guides, articles, webinars, and podcasts. Seems like it s time to address some specific claims that have come up recently regarding The Aasgaard Company s lawsuit against ReynoldsStrong, LLC a startingstrength.com Litigation with ReynoldsStrong LLC -and- Don't really know what Thrall or Rippetoe say about that, but my guess is they meant not. At the time, there were only a few Starting Strength coaches who were doing a significant amount of online coaching, with Matt and I having the two largest businesses- both of which were operating independently without any problem. The BLOC App features a separate Nutrition Calendar. GET MATCHED WITH YOUR COACH Not sure about Online Coaching? Barbell Logic and the coaches working under it should be ashamed . It provides one-on-one strength and conditioning training, entirely web-based. #276 M.E.D. I probably shouldve argued harder that using the name Starting Strength Online Coaching to represent a business that did not include all Starting Strength coaches who had online coaching practices was unfair and potentially harmful to other coachs businesses. Choose what email notifications you want to receive and whether you want to remain anonymous on the Leaderboard. The lawsuit ended in June of this year. As far as another company, I really enjoy the Barbell Logic podcast and the weekly videos they produce. Were on most social media, including Instagram. Now, its not all doom and gloom. #306 Modifying Linear Progression for Seniors, #305 Principles #11: Taking Stock of Whats Important. Given that the BBL/SSOC thing ended with the threat of litigation, I thought it'd be interesting to hear from Glenn Pendlay on Rip's use of litigation to get Kilgore off his books. Each hasalready proven that they are a very good coach and are on their way to becoming a full BLOC Staff Coach. His deadlift advice. more people training intelligently with barbells, and I believe were both making the world a better place in our own separate ways. For the barbell lifts, follow the advice in this video as best you can. I was allowed a platform to garner exposure while producing content for Starting Strength and developed deep, meaningful friendships with those in the organization. But again, weve got a great staff. 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Is nutrition coaching included with the Club option? In late February, 2018 of this year, after a series of back and forth emails, I informed Rip et al that I was resigning from Starting Strength. Can I upload images to a workout or just videos? Feels very weak compared to keeping the torso moderately upright. Although they are affiliated with SS, they very rarely mention Rip. After that first three months, we continue to have a very low attrition rate, because the results speak for themselves. It looks like it was updated recently, but I can't read legalese and don't really know what it all means. #227 The TRUTH About Linear Progression (Rebroadcast), #226 The Professional Barbell Coach Certification with Bill Hannon. Upload times vary, depending on your internet speed. As someone who has never watched an Alan Thrall video, thank you for posting specific examples of videos/points of advice you disagree with to promote discussion. Starting Strength/Barbell Logic Over the past few weeks, we have received several private messages expressing confusion about the relationship between Barbell Logic Online Coaching (BLOC) and Starting Strength Online Coaching (SSOC). Since then, there has been a large amount of chatter on the Internet about what happened and whats next. Ninety percent of our instruction is in that wheelhouse. THE BARBELL LOGIC PROMISE With online coaching from Barbell Logic, you'll receive: CUSTOMIZED STRENGTH PROGRAMMING. Nutrition clients may also upgrade their service by purchasing additional, ad-hoc calls with their nutrition coach. The bar will change from red to green and say Workout Completed.. Weve got a staff of about 80 expert strength coaches for personal training. #195 Saturday Q&A #10: Supinated Grip Barbell Rows, Best Plato Translations, Training for Kids, and More! Coaching: The Novice StageLearn to Execute, #271 M.E.D. #270 Thursday Q&A #36: Scott Reviews the Lightphone, Protein Timing, Lower Body Hypertrophy, & More! The complaint has two aspects: first, the BBL "brand" being associated with Starting Strength or co-mingled with it in a manner outside of the original licensing agreement. Time to Feast: How Much Can One Meal Impact Body Composition? He described the instructional process to me, stating, "Our clients video themselves doing weight lifts and movements. How is the BLOC Club option different from the Standard option? Im happy that its over. Until very recently, Barbell Medicine and Starting Strength operated symbiotically. #260 Getting Started #10: Better Eating Habits with Gillian Ward. Our podcast, which is also called Barbell Logic, is approaching its 400th episode. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Bowflex Barbell Lawsuit and we can help. Maybe Not! sean Registered User Posts: 8 Joined: Fri Dec 07, 2018 4:42 pm. trains untamed- Alan Thrall, which allows us to put out more content, reach a wider audience, and ultimately make a bigger difference. We are quite open to discussion, but as you can see here, there is a line that can be crossed, and nastiness is not needed. Some of this data is used to track your progress over time so that you can easily see the efficacy of your training. They dont get tired of strength training after six months and shift to Hot yoga or CrossFit. #303 Good Nutrition Habits in the Time of Crisis with Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, #302 Principles #10: Radical Self-Honesty, Running From Weakness: A strength-based guide to weakness, #301 Work from Home Without Losing Your Mind (or Productivity) with Thomas Frank, #300 5 Tips to Bring Order to the COVID Chaos with Dr. David Puder, #299 Principles #9: Focus! They put effort into matching you with a coach based on your goals, and I interact with my coach almost daily. No. Additionally, any disagreement between Barbell Medicine and SSOC now an extension of the Starting Strength brand, represents a disagreement with Starting Strength proper. 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The Ultimate Guide to Leggings (Part 2): Women's Leggings. I view Rip, Stef, et al as my friends and colleagues who I will always hold in high regard. I have no interest in Rip or his programming. Carry on. | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Powered by Tension Group, The Ultimate Guide to Leggings (Part 3): Mens Leggings, The Ultimate Guide to Leggings (Part 2): Womens Leggings, The Ultimate Guide to Leggings (Part 1): Start Here, A General Conditioning Program for Health and Fitness, The Business of Coaching: Thriving During Hard Economic Times, Ad Hoc Workout Plan and Training Principles, Post Novice Training: Hunt the Good Stuff, Training as Prophylaxis: Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries. Absolutely! #231 Q&A: Dealing with DOMS, Deadlift Energy Systems, & More! Reynolds: Im easy to find. Watch the video below for a complete overview of its use and features. Start experiencing strength now: https://bit.ly/3EJI18v Connect with the hosts Matt on Instagram Niki on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com. He is part of Barbell Medicine, which IMO knows their shit and have great programming, although he may have made some videos before he was part of the team. The programming in the Club level of service is completely custom to the goals and needs of the client. Finding the Touch-Point for Your Bench Press, #218 Fixing the Militarys PT Problem with Nick Koldewey. For all online coaching plans (including nutrition coaching) your first month is completely free. Beginners Guide to Basic Strength Training Equipment, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanner_scale. This letter aims to address both topics. From your medical history and lifestyle to your work schedule and personal goals, your program is custom-built for maximized results. Time to Feast: How Much Can One Meal Impact Body Composition? Theres no reason you cant get strong because of a difficult work schedule. They are very entertaining and sometimes have interesting guests. Lifting Rituals Are They Useful or Crazy? I probably shouldve argued harder that using the name Starting Strength Online Coaching to represent a business that did not include all Starting Strength coaches who had online coaching practices was unfair and potentially harmful to other coachs businesses. Masterclass #6: Supplemental Lifts What, When, & Why, #275 Principles #1: The Neverending Search for Knowledge, #274 The Principles of Success: Chris Reynolds & Achieving the American Dream, Nutrition for Aesthetics, Performance, and Health, #273 M.E.D. #220 Will Lifting Weights Make You Bulky? The company is Barbell Logic. Well walk you through the learning progression at your own pace. For nutrition coaching services, the BLOC App helps keep track of your daily food and body composition information and forms the basis of your personalized nutrition plan. #259 Q&A: TM Light Days, Lifting with Chronic Fatigue, & More! Squat Depth: A Repeatable Range of Motion, #193 Anatomy of a Deload: How & When to Take a Break. I think that this kind of discussion is very important, because it shows what real people/customers are thinking about particular company/business. #310 Q&A: Offseason Volume for Athletes, Overthinking, & More! Download the App! That mission skews to an older demographic from the late 30s to about 60. From 2008-2012 I was working as Director of Education for a large personal training company in Missouri while also coaching full-time and completing my Masters Degree in Clinical Anatomy and Physiology. I am a Nutrition Coaching Client: what features of the BLOC App are specific to nutrition coaching? It is an easy-to-use web app that allows your coach to deliver programming, you to upload workout data, including videos and images, and you and your coach to communicate regularly. What angles should I use to record my lifts? Toolbox #4: PRs & The Beauty of Simplicity, #204 Saturday EXTRA: On Bidets, Stagnant Wages, & The Billionaires Dark Hunger, #203 The Red Flags of Dating with Dr. David Puder, #202 How to Approach Your First Month of Training. We also have an Academy where we teach up-and-coming barbell coaches. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Now that Jordan F, Austin Baraki, mark's son Matt Reynolds plus his best wife Niki Sims are ejected out of Starting Strength, it seems that Nick Delgadillo has been promoted to mark rippetoe's right-hand man, after seeing how he is doing a lot of the day-to-day work in WFAC based on what I am been following at Starting Strength forums. The cost is $79 per month for 12 months, or $849 upfront for the entire year. For other information used and stored by TrueCoach, read the TrueCoach Privacy Policy. Add to cart. It wasnt called Barbell Logic at the time. Signed December 9, 2019. We break those down within 24 hours and then post our analysis and improvements. There's no contract and you can cancel anytime. Discussion in 'Strength & Conditioning Discussion' started by deadshot138, Dec 11, 2019. Rippetoe is known for his brash teaching style and humor, prompting several online compilations of his attributed quotations. | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Powered by Tension Group. Can I keep one of the Associate Coaches as my permanent coach? All times are GMT. Your coach can always ask for different angles or points of focus for filming. Many factors can influence video playback, including some that pertain to your computer or device. Maybe some people start out with their hips/butt too high and then move down into position when lifting the bar. #258 Getting Started #9: Everyone Can Train, Even Special Populations, Lifting in the Dark: Strength Training and Depression, #256 Getting Started #8: What to Do When Training Gets HARD. You may join BLOC on two conditions: Also he preaches a slumped over squat. Caffeine for Training and Press Pot Coffee, #209 How to Troubleshoot Your Linear Progression, #208 Programming for Dummies: What To Do When LP Stops Working. The BLOC Nutrition service consists of a Visual Food Diary, a customized nutrition plan, weekly metric updates in the BLOC App, and monthly 1-on-1 consultation calls with your Nutrition Coach. competitors. 41 min; SEP 27, 2022; Masculine Style Q&A with Tanner Guzy Masculine Style Q&A with Tanner Guzy. (Ordered by Judge Jane J. Boyle on 12/9/2019) (svc). Absolutely. 1. Quite the contrary, in fact. We [Barbell Medicine] have put on our own seminars, training camps, and started our own forum. The authors even borrow some of the illustrations from the book Starting Strength. I view Rip, Stef, et al as my friends and colleagues who I will always hold in high regard. Take our services for a test drive with our Director of Experience, Nikki Burman This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Our coaches are certified Professional Barbell Coaches, and we are continually pushing to refine barbell coaching and education. Mar 7. We wont throw a heavy barbell on your back on day one. Take Barbell Logic, for example. If you are unsure whether this offer applies to you, please email, Please note that the 10-day trial offer applies only to people who have not had an active membership with BLOC for at least six months. We use the following platforms for coaching and services: The BLOC App is proprietary software customized for Barbell Logic Online Coaching. If you are unsure whether this offer applies to you, please email support@barbell-logic.com before signing up. Once the trial period is up, your membership continues as normal with a three-month commitment beginning from the date you signed up. Matt Reynolds: I was a gym owner from 2008 to 2015. I do get that you usually want to load some tension, so to speak, when initiating the lift and not lift from a completely static position. Alan and BBM does not want to be associated with SS or Rippetoe in any way shape or form. Weve used Google and YouTube, but our return on investment is not quite as good there. To check whether your video has finished uploading, click refresh from the workout page. This is Barbell Logic. With the Barbell Logic Online Coaching Club option you get custom programming for every workout and feedback on all of your training videos no other online coaching service offers that level of service for $119/mo. Reynolds: Its our method of training future coaches, similar to a curriculum. The Future of Barbell Logic, Four Day Split Programming: Bringing Order with MED Principles. However, if you are a novice lifter and/or new to barbell training this information can be really invaluable. How to Choose Quality Protein Supplements, #312 Creating a Thriving Online Business: Matt Reynolds on TrueCoach TV (rebroadcast), #311 Principles #13: Matt and Chris Take the Myers-Briggs and Enneagram. It provides the largest repository of expert strength coaches in the world, which is critical from a revenue perspective. I was allowed a platform to garner exposure while producing content for Starting Strength and developed deep, meaningful friendships with those in the organization. #197 SRA Revisited: Exploring the Fitness Fatigue Model, #196 The Secret to a Bigger Bench? Bandholz: How can people follow you and reach out? Sitting back in the deadlift? Any video tips? The features are the same, but nutrition clients will more often need to upload pictures to their calendar. What is the latest with the SSOC/BLOC lawsuit? #244 Getting Started #2: How to Get Strong. Thats for the Principles Course, which covers all the basics to be a coach. 1) You must have a parent/guardian sign you up and give parental legal consent. As far as another company, I really enjoy the Barbell Logic podcast and the weekly videos they produce. We have relationships with prominent folks in the space, such as Brett McKay from The Art of Manliness, who send clients our way. If youre not getting the best viewing experience on Vimeo, you might want to try these simple fixes. Gym Shorts: Seated Dumbbell Press. His deadlift. I have no beard hespect for that Gwildor lookin donkey bitch. So the Academy is probably the most important thing were doing right now. He's basically a licenced Starting Strength coach nowadays, from what I remember.