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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
FAQs about THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!:How many episodes does THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! have?The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.
November 16, 2025Ep. 85 | We're Back! A Barbell's StoryIn this episode, Miguel and James are back and discuss counting machine calories in workouts, living a lifestyle vs. deathstyle, how waiting for the "right time" can hold you back, and making progress by ditching current training compensations....more1h 48minPlay
October 19, 2025Ep. 84 | Blurring The LinesIn this episode, Miguel and James discuss training beginners, integrating them into group classes, and where the line between learning and training begins to blur....more1h 41minPlay
October 12, 2025Ep. 83 | Hotel CaliforniaIn this episode, Miguel and James discuss weightlifting. How the sport always pulls you back in, the recent IWF World Championships, and the ACBC Winter Off-Season Arc....more2h 14minPlay
October 05, 2025Ep. 82 | 2025 NYS Championships RecapIn this episode, Miguel and James discuss the 2025 NYS Championships which took place on the weekend of September 27-28....more2h 9minPlay
September 21, 2025Ep. 81 | Everyone Makes MistakesIn this episode, Miguel and James discuss topical CrossFit and Weightlifting news, making mistakes while coaching, and what is it that sets CrossFit apart from other fitness training systems (and even one gym from another)....more2h 6minPlay
September 14, 2025Ep. 80 | How you build something that lastIn this episode, Miguel and James discuss adapting vs. scaling CrossFit workouts, coaching small groups and the effort you put in, and more on coaching....more2h 2minPlay
September 07, 2025Ep. 79 | CrossFit MusingsIn this episode, Miguel and James discuss coaching new athletes in class, guiding athletes to hit the intended stimulus of a workout, using the squat rack vs. cleaning a weight from the floor in a metcon, and using the SkiErg in a metcon....more1h 55minPlay
September 01, 2025Ep. 78 | The Road to StatesIn this episode, Miguel and James discuss ACBC training and the upcoming NYS Championships....more1h 16minPlay
August 24, 2025Ep. 77 | Shatter Slam RecapIn this episode, Miguel and James recap the 2025 Shatter Slam!...more1h 47minPlay
August 16, 2025Ep. 76 | Shatter Slam PreviewIn this episode, Miguel and James discuss the upcoming Shatter Slam competition taking place on Saturday, August 23rd. They also discuss stepping outside the "Coaching Comfort Zone" by teaching new things or doing things differently to avoid routine....more1h 18minPlay
FAQs about THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!:How many episodes does THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK! have?The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.