James McDermott

THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

Health EN ↓ 234 episodes

Hosted by James McDermott, THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! is a podcast of interviews and solo shows on coaching and training. James (@jamesamcdermott) holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from SUNY Cortland. He is a multi-book author, L3 CrossFit Trainer, USA Weightlifting Level 2 Coach, and long-time Head Coach at Albany CrossFit. James's goals are to share the knowledge gained from the last 15 years of his career, learn from amazing guest, and motivate others to be better. Feedback = growth. Please send any comments or questions to James. If you like what you hear share the show!

Author

James McDermott

Episodes

Episode VIII: Barbell Stories 30.04.2020 1:18:32

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode of the podcast James welcomes back Frank Ford to the show for a discussion on barbell community news. On the show James and Frank discuss CrossFit HQ announcing the relocation of the CrossFit Games, the controversy surrounding Hafþór Björnsson's 501 kg Deadlift world record attempt, and big changes in the USA Weightlifting competition schedule....

Episode VII: Addison Jones 27.04.2020 52:34

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode of the podcast James interviews Addison Jones (  @al_sjones ). Addison is a weightlifter who is training incredibly hard to make his dreams in the sport become reality. Every lift he does brings him one step closer to climbing the rankings in USA Weightlifting, winning gold medals at national and international meets, making Team USA, and so...

Episode VI: JP Nicoletta 24.04.2020 1:16:14

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode of the podcast James interviews JP Nicoletta ( @jpnic419 ). JP is the Coaching Education Manager for USA Weightlifting. He has been involved in the sport for over 25 years as an athlete, a National Level Coach, an IWF Category 1 Technical Official, and a broadcaster for national and international weightlifting events. On the show James and JP di...

Episode V: Jason Murphy 22.04.2020 1:09:16

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode of the podcast James interviews Jason "Murph" Murphy! Murph is a Head Coach at Albany CrossFit, ran several CrossFit North East Regionals, has been a member of the CrossFit community for over a decade, and is strong in the force. On the Show James and Murph ponder who would be the better CrossFitter in their prime: Anakin or Luke? They also disc...

Episode IV: Jason Ackerman 14.04.2020 1:06:52

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode of the podcast James interviews Jason Ackerman! Jason is a CrossFit Level 4 Coach, a member of the world-renowned CrossFit Seminar Staff, and the author of the Best Hour of Their Day book. On the show James and Jason discuss many topics ranging from what actors would portray them in a movie on their lives to training during the pandemic to menta...

Episode III: Danny Casey 13.04.2020 1:34:29

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode of the podcast James interviews Danny Casey! Danny is the owner and Head Coach of the New York Weightlifting Academy. He is a USA Weightlifting National Coach, and a seasoned veteran of the sport. On the show James and Danny discuss Danny's introduction to the weightlifting, how some rule changes could make the sport better, lifting technique, a...

Episode II: Frank Ford 08.04.2020 54:25

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode of the podcast James interviews Frank Ford! Frank is the Head Coach of CrossFit Sona located in Binghamton, NY. He is also a member of James's weightlifting team the Albany CrossFit Barbell Club. Frank has been training hard as a weightlifter for the past few years and on the show he and James discuss Frank's introduction to the sport, competiti...

Episode I: Kim Seevers 06.04.2020 58:08

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode of the podcast James interviews Kim Seevers. Kim competed at the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in the giant slalom event as a sighted guide for visually impaired alpine ski racer Staci Mannella. Kim is also a Masters World Champion in the sport of weightlifting. Kim has had an incredible career in sports and this episode just cracks the surface o...

Introduction: A long time ago in a gym far, far away... 03.04.2020 16:41

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! A podcast on coaching and training hosted by James McDermott. On this introductory episode James kicks things off by sharing a little bit about himself, reminisces about the past, and outlines some goals for the show. Thank you for listening. Enjoy! --------- @thebarbellstrikesback @jamesamcdermott @albanycrossfit @albanycrossfitbarbellclub #thebarbellstrikesba...