Barbells, Bolts and Bourbon

This week Dr. Adam McCluskey joins Coach Joe. He talks about his exposure to sports and fitness in grade school, his time studying physical therapy, and why he decided to build a career out of helping people train!

Dr. Adam McCluskey practices physical therapy at PTI Rehab & Performance in in Raleigh, NC.

You can find Dr. Adam on his website, ptirehabraleigh.com, and on Instagram @theptinitiative.

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This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com. 

This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com. 

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

For the inaugural episode of Fitness Friday, Joe is joined by Dr. Adam McCluskey PT, DPT of The PT Initiative to talk about squats. How does mobility affect your squats? Did you learn to squat properly in the first place? Is squat actually bad for your knees?! Listen in as Joe and Dr. Adam discuss!

You can find Dr. Adam on his website, ThePTInitiative.com, or on Instagram @theptinitiative. 

Here's a video of a tower squat, like Joe mentioned.
Here's a vide of a cossack squat, like Dr. Adam Mentioned.

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com. 

This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com. 

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Kyle, Custom Success Manager for TrueCoach.co! He talks about his journey from Montauk, NY to Boulder, CO and how he found TrueCoach. Plus, he has some great advice on how you can improve your coaching by using the TrueCoach platform!

Visit TrueCoach.co to take advantage of their free 14-day trail—no credit card information required! If you have any questions for Kyle, you can email him at Kyle@TrueCoach.co. 

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And finally, if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com. 

This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com. 

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

Fitness Fridays are the new Mystery Mondays! Every Friday, Joe will be interviewing representatives from gyms across the country to talk about their training philosophy and what they try to teach their new clients. If you've ever wanted a peek at the methodology behind your favorite fitness center, you'll love what's in store!

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This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com. 

This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com. 

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

This week, Coach Joe talks with Dr. Kristin Oja about intermittent fasting, how it affects your biology, and how to do it properly. Tune in as they tackle this popular and mysterious trend.

Kristin Oja is the founder of Stat Wellness, based in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Kristin Oja or Stat Wellness, visit stat-wellness.com or follow social media @statwellness on social media. 

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com. 

This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com. 

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

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Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by the personal trainer, Jon Haley, to talk about how he got into fitness and why he loves what he does! Plus, listen for a bit of wisdom about how to push yourself closer to your goal than you thought possible.

Visit Revive's website, reviveivlounge.com, for more information about your local franchise and how it can help you. And follow Jon on Instagram @syntax_error_1 for more info about him!

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And finally, if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com. 

This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com. 

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by podcast engineer Carl Houde as they celebrate Barbells, Bolts and Bourbon's 100th episode!

This show would not be possible without you, loyal listeners, and we have big plans for the next hundreds of episodes to come!

If you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so!

Everything you do to support this show helps immensely.

Visit barbellsboltsandbourbon.com for more information about Joe and the podcast. And if you'd like to be a guest on the shown, send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! Peace!

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by inventor of the BAMF Hammer, Shawn Richardson. They talk about how to embrace and learn from failures and how to approach lofty goals in your training and in life!

If you've every thought about getting a BAMF Hammer, now is the time! Shawn is running a limited-time special on BAMF Hammers, so head over to his Instagram @bamfhammer and his website bamfhammer.com to check it out!

Visit barbellsboltsandbourbon.com for more information about Joe and his online coaching! If you'd like to be a guest on the shown, send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com!

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Have you ever wanted a 6 pack? Do you maybe have one, but it's not quite where you want it to be? Well listen closely to this week's episode because there's no time like the present to start working toward better abs!

Today, Coach Joe announces the coming of the 6 Week 6 Pack Challenge! Sign up today by reaching out to Joe on Instagram @barbellsboltsandbourbon or by sending an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com!

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On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by the Team USA Women's Inline Hockey Strength & Condition Coach, Mega Dovell, to talk about how training as an Olympic hopeful helped her build the successful career she enjoys today. Plus, Mega talks a bit about her stunt training!

Visit Mega's website, megaperformnow.com, for more information about her and how she can help you. And follow Mega on Instagram @megaperform_ for great fitness content.

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com. 

This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com. 

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Dr. Zach LaVigne of Any Spine Chiropractic to talk about identifying bad posture. Joe talks about how to keep good posture when doing push-ups and Dr. Zach talks about how sleeping with a firm pillow (or two!) could be setting you up for unnecessary pain!

Zach LaVigne is a Chiropractor at Any Spine Chiropractic, which lives online at anyspine.com and @anyspine on social media. Don’t hesitate to reach out to him for more information about how he can help you move better! 

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com. 

This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com. 

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!

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On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by athletic trainer, Jenn Brown, to talk about preventing injuries, overcoming plateaus (in training, of course), and even her recent home renovations! Plus, find out why Jenn preaches "hydrate, hydrate, hydrate" to her athletes and what it really means!

You can find Jenn on Facebook here and on Instagram @jennbo28. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about her or her practice!

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com. 

This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com. 

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

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On this episode, Jen Brown joins Coach Joe to talk about water and why you should hydrate, hydrate, hydrate you way to peak performance. Proper hydration is such a critical part of training that's too often overlooked, and it may just be secret ingredient you've been missing out on!

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit www.anyspine.com. 

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you like what you hear, consider going over to www.patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast player! Peace!

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe talks about just how important it is to make sure you're properly aligning your spine when training. Plus, he covers how to make sure you're keeping everything properly aligned.

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit www.anyspine.com. 

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you like what you hear, consider going over to www.patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast player! Peace!

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Dr. Zach LaVigne of Any Spine Chiropractic to talk about squats. But they don't even mention big weights, no—they talk about the squat as a fundamental, human movement that so many people have grown to do incorrectly. Doing something like bending down to pick up a piece of paper off the floor shouldn't be the reason you threw out your back, and not squatting more in daily life might be to blame. 

Zach LaVigne is a Chiropractor at Any Spine Chiropractic, which lives online at anyspine.com and @anyspine on social media. Don’t hesitate to reach out to him for more information about how he can help you move better! 

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit www.anyspine.com. 

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you like what you hear, consider going over to www.patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast player! Peace!

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Dr. Zach LaVigne of Any Spine Chiropractic to talk about postural imbalances and how to some routine exercises can correct them. Injuries have a way of reprogramming our biology to compensate for weak or damaged muscles, and that's fine in the short-term—but it's when these compensations last well past our recovery that it begins affecting our daily lives and training negatively...

Zach LaVigne is a Chiropractor at Any Spine Chiropractic, which lives online at anyspine.com and @anyspine on social media. Don’t hesitate to reach out to him for more information about how he can help you move better! 

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit www.anyspine.com. 

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you like what you hear, consider going over to www.patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast player! Peace!

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Dr. David Song to talk about how you can prepare yourself to train optimally. They also dive into a variety of ways you can both assess and vary your strength training. 

You can find Dr. Dave online at drdavidsong.com and @docdavesong or @lustrengththerapy on social media. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about him or his practice!

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com. 

This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com. 

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Dr. David Song for the classic discussion of the big 3... Training, Building, and Enjoyment. Dr. David talks about how his early forays into strength training motivated his career path as a chiropractor and why he loves working with athletes. 

You can find Dr. Dave online at drdavidsong.com and @lustrengththerapy on social media. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about him or his practice!

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com. 

This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com. 

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!

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On this episode, Coach Joe talks about stepping back and assessing your mindset toward your goals. When the going gets tough, it's easy and often tempting to tap out. Take a step back, consider where you've come from, and go crush that goal. 

This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit www.anyspine.com. 

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you like what you hear, consider going over to www.patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

This episode is sponsored by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.

This episode is also sponsored by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.

Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you!

If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show.

And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!

Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.