THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

By James McDermott

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 fro... more

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The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.

THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! episodes:

January 08, 2021 Episode LXXVII: Friday Morning Musings
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.
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Enjoy!
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Song: The Mandalorian Theme (Metal Version)
Music provided by Mat Graham of Artificial Fear
Listen to Artificial Fear on Spotify & iTunes
Subscribe & Watch: https://youtu.be/Wa6j9QqkaQE
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36min
January 07, 2021 Episode LXXVI: Music To My Ears
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.
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Enjoy!
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Song: The Mandalorian Theme (Metal Version)
Music provided by Mat Graham of Artificial Fear
Listen to Artificial Fear on Spotify & iTunes
Subscribe & Watch: https://youtu.be/Wa6j9QqkaQE
...more
22min
January 06, 2021 Episode LXXV: Desert Strike!
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 while tired or the barbell feels heavy.
Thank you for listening.
Enjoy!
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@thebarbellstrikesback | @jamesamcdermott | @albanycrossfit | @albanycrossfitbarbellclub
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Song: The Mandalorian Theme (Metal Version)
Music provided by Mat Graham of Artificial Fear
Listen to Artificial Fear on Spotify & iTunes
Subscribe & Watch: https://youtu.be/Wa6j9QqkaQE
...more
33min
January 05, 2021 Episode LXXIV: Training in Pop Culture - Reliquary
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 book, written by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child: Reliquary. Here James talks about the exercise described in the text, how the workout results are accurately depicted, how those who train can pull more enjoyment from text like this by having shared the same experiences as a book or film's characters, coaching advice he would give this character from the Reliquary book for future workouts, and how Hollywood can get things wrong in their depictions of exercise and training.
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Enjoy!
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@thebarbellstrikesback | @jamesamcdermott | @albanycrossfit | @albanycrossfitbarbellclub
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Song: The Mandalorian Theme (Metal Version)
Music provided by Mat Graham of Artificial Fear
Listen to Artificial Fear on Spotify & iTunes
Subscribe & Watch: https://youtu.be/Wa6j9QqkaQE
...more
19min
January 04, 2021 Episode LXXIII: Lessons from 2020
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 shutting down, starting this podcast, and finalizing the American Weightlifting book. After looking back on 2020 James shares some plans he has to set himself up for success in 2021.
Thank you for listening.
Enjoy!
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@thebarbellstrikesback | @jamesamcdermott | @albanycrossfit | @albanycrossfitbarbellclub
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Song: The Mandalorian Theme (Metal Version)
Music provided by Mat Graham of Artificial Fear
Listen to Artificial Fear on Spotify & iTunes
Subscribe & Watch: https://youtu.be/Wa6j9QqkaQE
...more
35min
December 23, 2020 Episode LXXII: Open Discussion
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 the New Year.
Thank you for listening.
Enjoy!
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1h 23min
December 21, 2020 Episode LXXI: Barbell Jedi Training
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 power snatches in competitions and how to move past it, and the "Luke Skywalker" tribute WOD created by James for WODwell & The Barbell Strikes Back! YouTube channel and tested/demoed by Mike and Miguel (link below).
"Pre-OP"
For Time:
10 Bar Muscle Ups
100 Air Squats
100 Push Ups
Accumulate 5 Min. Wall Sit Hold
100 Alternating Lunges
100 Burpees
10 Bar Muscle Ups
Luke Skywalker Tribute WOD: https://youtu.be/j3-nooEA5Q8
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2h 6min
December 14, 2020 Episode LXX: 2020 Christmas & Kilos
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 again, he reviews Team ACBC stats from the meet, goes over how each teammate performed along with some lessons that can be taken away from their lifting, and a few thoughts on coaching.
Thank you for listening.
Enjoy!
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1h 2min
December 11, 2020 Episode LXIX: Caleb Miner Returns
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 legendary boxers such as Pernell Whitaker, Ricardo López, and Roberto Durán. Give these workouts a shot and let James know how you did!
https://www.minercombat.com/
Thank you for listening.
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1h 54min
December 09, 2020 Episode LXVIII: Competition Mode
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 goals for snatch and clean and jerk attempts, and give shout outs to Albany CrossFit Barbell Club teammates who are ready to crush it at this event!
Thank you for listening.
Enjoy!
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1h 18min

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