Doug Larson

Doug is a former competitive weightlifter, jiu jitsu athlete and MMA fighter.  He’s also the COO of The Shrugged Collective and the founder of Barbell Shrugged.  He’s also the creator of TechniqueWOD, the world famous Muscle Gain Challenge, Shrugged Strength Challenge, Flight Weightlifting and Barbell Shredded training programs and is now the engine that drives the Shrugged Collective. With millions of views, TechniqueWOD is the epicenter for understanding quality movement and strength for athletes and coaches around the world.  Doug also has a Bachelors and Masters degree in Kinesiology, owned and operated the first CrossFit gym in Memphis, TN (open 2007, sold 2018) and is currently a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Doug grew up with an excellent strength and conditioning mentor and has now dedicated his life to paying forward all that he knowledge he was so fortunate to learn at a young age.  His One Ton Challenge total is currently the exact same as Anders… 2009 pounds.