Barbell Machas

In this episode, Dennis from Good Juju Barbell Club joins us for a deep conversation on gym business, coach development, programming, systems, and leadership. We unpack why most gyms market to the wrong people, why the...

In this episode, Dr. Arvin Raj and Luke Lango sit down with @ainasakina , co-founder of Kaki Gym, to explore how she transformed a traditional gym into a safe, empowering space for women, seniors, and everyday people to...

New year resolutions are great. Motivation is great. But how did we stick to what we have planned and make a resolution a reality. Coach Luke Lango shares some awesome tips on how to keep yourself on track and...

What does it actually take to scale a premium fitness business in Malaysia — without destroying coach quality or culture? In this episode, David Eng Huat (General Manager, MOVE Private Fitness) breaks down: * Why...

What makes bodybuilding tough? The diet, the training, the mood fluctuations, the sleep disturbances, the bodily imbalances that your body experiences on calorie deficit for an extended period of time, the strain it...

This week, we have a special guest on the episode, Mr Nigesh Armon, a padel player that currently plays in the local league. He gives us an insight into the Padel world, from its history, how it is played, his...

This episode discusses the importance of physical fitness for parents. Handling children can be a real handful, but parents have to find ways to prioritize exercise despite their busy schedule to develop strength...

In this episode, we asked each other 10 questions regarding fitness and exercise science, and for every question someone gets wrong, they lose a bit of forearm hair. Tune in to see how the machas respond to some light...

This week Coach Luke drops 10 hot tips he wished he knew as a newbie lifter. We live in an era where information is abundant and as a new lifter you are not quite sure what is actually legit advise and what is an...

Ideally speaking getting 3-4 solid workouts a week would be lovely, but does everyone have time like that when external commitments are ramping up? How little does one have to do in order to maintain strength or at...

In this episode of Barbell Machas, your Malaysian machas break down the top 10 supplements every HYROX athlete should know about. We cut through the noise and get straight to what actually works — from building...

In this episode, we dive deep into the dynamic world of plyometrics – a training method designed to improve power, speed, and athletic performance. From understanding what plyometrics are to breaking down the science...

In this episode of Barbell Machas, we dive into a rapid-fire Q&A session tackling some of the most common (and controversial) lifting topics. From perfecting your conventional deadlift setup to the debate on squat shoes...

This week, we're stepping out of our usual routine to talk about something unexpected: running. Yes, we know many of you might be surprised, but your machas do their cardio too! In this episode, we’re diving into the...

In this week’s episode, we delve into cutting-edge research to unravel the true impact of exercise selection on muscle growth. Ever wondered why bodybuilders often use multiple exercises for the same muscle group? Is it...