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 234 episodes available.

THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! episodes:

October 02, 2020 Episode LIII: Jenn Mills
Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!
On this episode James interviews Jenn Mills (@jennifer.giraudin), a veteran Albany CrossFit Barbell Club team member currently making a big comeback in the sport of weightlifting. Jenn discusses moving to Albany and joining Albany CrossFit and the barbell club, coming back from hip surgery, advice on how to make the best decisions for yourself when it comes to dealing with an injury, competing in weightlifting and CrossFit, training with team ACBC, and much more!
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1h 19min
September 30, 2020 Episode LII: Bri Turner
Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!
On this episode James interviews Bri Turner (@bri167), an Albany CrossFit Barbell Club team member and a badass athlete looking to accomplish big goals in the sport of weightlifting. Bri discusses getting pumped up for teammates hitting PRs and channeling that energy in her own lifting, overcoming depression and anxiety in her daily life, her sports and athletic background, and competing in weightlifting.
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1h 18min
September 28, 2020 Episode LI: Phase Two
Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!
On this episode James welcomes Frank Ford ( @frank_ford_ ) back to the show! The two discuss week one of the new Albany CrossFit Barbell Club training cycle, recent PRs set by ACBC team members, thoughts on online weightlifting and CrossFit competitions, a recap of phase one of the 2020 CrossFit Games, and their predictions going into phase two.
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1h 32min
September 21, 2020 Episode L: Haley Hahn
Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!
On this episode James interviews Haley Hahn (@haleyth12), an Albany CrossFit Barbell Club team member, a new athlete to the sport of weightlifting who is making great progress in training, and a track & field coach. Haley discusses training with Team ACBC, lifting on a balcony during the NY shutdown, comparisons between weightlifting and track, competing in her first weightlifting meet, and her many experiences and lessons learned coaching track.
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1h 42min
September 16, 2020 Episode XLIX: Miguel Porter, Part II
Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!
On this episode James continues his interview with Miguel Porter (@couldntbemiguel). Be sure to listen to Episode XLVIII first to be 100% in the loop on the conversation. During Part II, Miguel discusses PRing on the snatch, why he joined the barbell club, his first weightlifting meet, competing at the 2020 Arnold Classic, dealing with injuries, and his mindset as a competitor.
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57min
September 14, 2020 Episode XLVIII: Miguel Porter, Part I
Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!
On this episode James interviews Miguel Porter (@couldntbemiguel), an Albany CrossFit member and Barbell Club athlete who has been making great progress in CrossFit and weightlifting. Miguel discusses what it was like returning to the gym after the NY shutdown, staying motivated in training, what it's like training with the barbell club, gaining gymnastics skills such as rope climbs and muscles ups, how he came to be a member of the gym, and his most memorable CrossFit moment.
This discussion has been split into two parts. Checkout Episode XLIX (posting on 9.16.20) to listen to the full conversation!
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1h
September 11, 2020 Episode XLVII: For Whom The Bell Tolls
Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!
James is on the road in Woodbind, NJ! On this episode he discusses some thoughts on setting new PRs in the gym and competition including: superstitions surrounding new personal records, what counts, PRing in front of other people vs. on your own, and considerations when coaching.
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40min
September 09, 2020 Episode XLVI: Green Thumb
Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!
James is on the road in Skaneateles, NY! On this episode he discusses some thoughts on programming and the next Albany CrossFit Barbell Club training cycle which includes 3-position snatches and cleans, paused back squats, rack jerks, and heavy snatch and clean grip deadlifts!
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36min
September 07, 2020 Episode XLV: Do. Or do not. There is no try.
Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!
On this episode James welcomes Frank Ford ( @frank_ford_ ) back to the show! The two discuss Frank recently accomplishing a big milestone on the snatch, trusting the training process, having doubt or fear in the training process or the lifts, salvaging a training session gone bad, the benefits of training in a group, and how the coach and athlete relationship helps drive success.
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1h 28min
September 04, 2020 Episode XLIV: Master & Apprentice
Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!
On this episode James shares the story of how he started working with Coach Glenn Pendlay on the forthcoming American Weightlifting book, taking Pendlay's Learn to Train seminar, working on the manuscript, and fond memories.
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1h 6min

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