THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James discusses the benefits of using planned max out days, online qualifiers, and practice meets to simulate competition. Thank you for listening. Enjoy! ------------- If you enjoyed the show please consider leaving a review and 5-star rating. @thebarbellstrikesback | @jamesamcdermott | @albanycrossfit | @albanycrossfitbarbellclub -------------...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James reflects on being a beginner weightlifter and offers advice on how athletes and coaches can figure out what works best for them through trial and error. Thank you for listening. Enjoy! ------------- If you enjoyed the show please consider leaving a review and 5-star rating. @thebarbellstrikesback | @jamesamcdermott | @albanycrossfit | @alb...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James discusses the importance of taking risk and how training in the gym teaches us to not be afraid to fail. Cat’s battle with a 175 pound clean and jerk: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKCBRBrJPRz/ Thank you for listening. Enjoy! ------------- If you enjoyed the show please consider leaving a review and 5-star rating. @thebarbellstrikesback | @j...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James welcomes Frank Ford (@frank_ford_) to the show! Frank and James discuss clean and jerking 160 kg to finish off 2020 with a lifetime PR, looking at the gap between a PR and a goal, taking time off from lifting, bringing meet lifting focus and intensity to training, thoughts on going 6 for 6 in a meet, the mindset of approaching a competitio...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James experiments with using his new cell phone to record the podcast while he discusses using drills and accessory exercises to build strength: in the body, movement positions, and confidence of the mind. Checkout Cat’s epic paused snatch: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ9d78Ip-46/ Thank you for listening. Enjoy! ------------- If you enjoyed the...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James welcomes Jacob Hawkins of The History of Strength Sports (@historyofstrenghtsports) to the show! The History of Strength Sports is a digital museum curated by Jacob. During the episode Jacob goes into great detail on his personal lifting and how he became a strength sports historian.  He also discusses his research methods, his top th...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James gives an update on how Team ACBC member Mike Micare is doing post spinal surgery and discusses some Friday morning musings on the behind the scenes aspects of coaching and some of the inner workings of his barbell club's training sessions and coaching expectations. Thank you for listening. Enjoy! ------------- If you enjoyed the show pleas...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James discusses how he's feeling after the first few days of training on the new ACBC training program, how happy he is with the attitudes and actions of barbell club team members, and how athletes can and should be taking initiative in their training to accomplish goals. Thank you for listening. Enjoy! ------------- If you enjoyed the show plea...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James discusses the trailer for the upcoming film Desert Strike starring Mike Tyson and professional strongman Hafþór Björnsson (The Mountain). James also gives shout outs to Albany CrossFit Barbell Club team members, welcomes new athletes to the team, and talks about how paused snatches are helping his athletes build confidence when lifting whi...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James debuts a new segment of the show: Training in Pop Culture. As you no doubt already know James is a huge movie buff, and loves to read. These episodes will involve discussions on the training, exercise, coaching, and nutrition that are depicted in movies, t.v. shows, and books. This inaugural segment features a scene from the best selling b...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James discusses the new theme song for the show: The Mandalorian Theme (Metal Version) which is performed by Artificial Fear (@artificialfear_official). James also reflects back on the lessons he learned during major events in his life that occurred throughout 2020 such as The Arnold Classic, obtaining his CrossFit Level 3 certification, gyms sh...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James welcomes back Frank Ford (@frank_ford_) to the show! Frank and James discuss some ACBC off-season training workouts, the 2021 CrossFit Open, the recently announced CrossFit Games season format, Frank's experience at the Christmas & Kilos meet, progressing the athlete and coach relationship, and some goals the two look to accomplish in...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James welcomes back Miguel Porter (@couldntbemiguel) and Michael Micare (@micare23) to the show! The trio discuss Mike's "Pre-OP" workout (listed below), different approaches CrossFitters take when completing workouts along with pros and cons to their tactics, recap Miguel and Mikes experiences at the Christmas & Kilos meet, defaulting to po...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James gives a recap on the 2020 Christmas & Kilos weightlifting meet hosted by Swagler Strength & Performance (@swaglerstrength) on Saturday, December 12 that he and the Albany CrossFit Barbell Club competed in. James gives many shout outs to lifters in the local community, his thoughts on how the meet makes him feel like a weightlifter...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James welcomes back Caleb Miner (@minercombatfitness) to the show! Caleb shares more knowledge on the sport of boxing by explaining what a southpaw is, how boxers earn their nicknames, and his thoughts on the recent Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. match. He and James also discuss Miner Combat benchmark workouts that have been created to honor of le...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James welcomes back Frank Ford (@frank_ford_) to the show! Frank and James discuss the upcoming Christmas & Kilos weightlifting meet which will be held on Saturday, December 12th 2020, finding the correct mindset for the competition, tips and tricks for preparing the week of a meet and important items to bring, determining openers and end go...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James interviews Renée Mihail (@rmmihail), a member of Albany CrossFit, female service member and Army Engineer officer, and barbell club team member. Renée discusses taking on the U.S. Army Fitness: Online Qualifier, joining and training in the military, her competitive swimming career, how to be a more disciplined individual, prioritizing task...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James welcomes Frank Ford (@frank_ford_) to the show! Frank and James discuss building a training playlist as a team, listening to music while training, what it means to be a "Firebreather," riding The Struggle Bus, bouncing back from tough training, creating a for fun training cycle as a team, and doing a Super Total competition. Thank you for...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James interviews Mike Micare (@micare23), a member of Albany CrossFit and a badass athlete! Mike discusses joining Albany CrossFit, accomplishing goals in the gym, his recent snatch PR, signing up for his first weightlifting meet, how he has found success while training with a spinal condition, and an upcoming surgery to straighten his spine. Th...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James interviews Jeremy Reither (@wodwellcf), co-owner and founder of www. WODwell.com which is the world's largest database of benchmark workouts and a truly fantastic resource for athletes and coaches alike.  Jeremy discusses experiences from being a member of the CrossFit community for over a decade, relationships between athletes and co...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James interviews Aileen Wu (@wu.lift), founder and head coach of WuLift. Aileen has years of experience in the CrossFit and weightlifting communities both as an athlete and a coach. Her mission is to guide and empower athletes to reach their potential through weightlifting.  On the show Aileen discusses her lifting background, her mentors i...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James welcomes Danny Casey (@Danny_Casey) back to the show! Danny is the owner and Head Coach of the New York Weightlifting Academy (@NY_Weightlifting_Academy) and a USA Weightlifting National Level Coach. On the show Danny discusses reopening his gym after the lockdown, programming for his athletes pre- and post-reopening, judging in weightlift...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James welcomes back Shaaf Syed (@taco.shaaf), Miguel Porter (@couldntbemiguel), and Catherine Toniatti-Yanulavich (@strongcatty) to test their knowledge in the very first Barbell Jeopardy competition! Joanna Toman (@lilyv81) makes an appearance as the official score keeper. This event was put on to honor the host of real Jeopardy, Alex Trebek, w...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James interviews Caleb Miner (@minercombatfitness), co-owner and head coach of Miner Combat. Caleb discusses his gym, Miner Combat (located in North Adams, Massachusettes), using Focusmaster Fitness equipment to bring boxing training to a wide range of clients, training for the sport of boxing, his single career boxing match, the mental aspect o...

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! On this episode James continues his Seminar Notes series by sharing some insights into coaching different aspects of weightlifting. Seminar notes is where James shares knowledge on coaching, programming, and human movement that he has learned from taking seminars over the last 10+ years. Use these notes to be a better athlete, coach, or both. Find these seminar...