THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode of the podcast James welcomes back Juan Pellot (@urstrength) to the show! Juan is a coach and athlete specializing in kettlebell training and sport. He is a five time national champion and a member of Team USA. In 2017 Juan won the world championship in the long cycle event competing in the 78 kg weight class.

On the show Juan discusses drawing inspiration from Bruce Lee, passing on knowledge and experience to his kids opposed to material items, creating rituals in daily life and training, coaching and being in the service of others, the pitfall of athletes being addicted to social media, programming for athletes, and the relationship between mentors and mentees.

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode James welcomes back Jason Murphy to the show! The two discuss the recent conclusion to the 2020 CrossFit Games going over their thoughts on strategies used by athletes, event programming, the Games season structure, the mindset of competitors, and much more!

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode James launches a new on going series on the show called "Seminar Notes." Here James will share what he learned and discuss his thoughts on cues, lectures, progressions, and other topics from the countless seminars and certifications taken over the years. This episode pulls from notes taken on the jerk at the CrossFit Weightlifting seminar, the Jeff Wittmer Weightlifting Seminar, the Biomechanics of the Jerk Course taught at the NY Weightlifting Academy, and the Klokov Weightlifting seminar. Topics include breathing on the jerk, the difference between push and power jerks, different phases of the lift, and dipping deep to better use the legs.

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode James interviews Jamie Swagler (@jamieswagler), owner and head coach of Swagler Strength & Performance (@swaglerstrength), a graduate of the Florida Gulf Coast University with a degree in Human Performance, a personal trainer since 2006, and an active member and coach of the weightlifting community lifting in and hosting competitions. Jamie discusses his background in sport and coaching, many thoughts on his personal coaching philosophy, challenges he has experienced as a coach and gym owner, being a weightlifter and running weightlifting meets.

On Saturday, December 12th Jamie will be hosting the 3rd annual Christmas & Kilos meet at his gym in Auburn, NY. If you're a local lifter sign up ASAP and if you're not set the date on your calendar and drive a few hours for this great event.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-christmas-kilos-weightlifting-meet-tickets-109085712302

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode James welcomes back Albany CrossFit Barbell Club members Shaaf Syed (@taco.shaaf), Miguel Porter (@couldntbemiguel), and Frank Ford (@frank_ford_). On the show the group discuss a controversy surrounding Miguel's recent 5RM back squat PR, Shaaf's "tell" when lifting, the difference between a "mock" and "practice" meet, the psychological games played between Shaaf and Miguel in training, Squat jerks and CJ Cummings recent 195 kg clean and jerk, and more! 

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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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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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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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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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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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