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Dec 2019
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Episode #78: 2019 December Research Revi...

BARBELL MEDICINE
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Our 2019 research review is focused on low back pain. To get our monthly research review, sign up here: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/monthly-research-review/ Don't forget to use the code "research" to get 50% off. For more of our stuff: Podcasts: goo.gl/X4H4z8 Website: www.barbellmedicine.com Instagram: @austin_barbellmedicine @jordan_barbell ... Show More
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