THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

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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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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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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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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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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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode James discusses a big clean and jerk PR from a ACBC athlete, who he thinks is the fastest on the ACBC team, correcting the rhythm and tempo of the lifts, and ways to work on speed.

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode James interviews Shye Evan (@shyeevan), owner of Albany CrossFit, a Pan American weightlifting masters champion, and an experienced CrossFit athlete and coach. Shye discusses a variety of topics including the history behind the Court Club (the home of Albany CrossFit), his early experiences as a CrossFit athlete, purchasing Albany CrossFit, lessons learned from being a box owner, goal setting, being a masters athlete, and much more!

www.AlbanyCrossFit.com

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode James discusses TEAM ACBC's progress on their current training cycle, gives an update on team member Jody Sisson, and tells stories from some weightlifting meets he has done over the years along with a few lessons he has learned while competing. 

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode James continues his interview with Traci Meier (@traci_genevieve). Be sure to listen to Episode XXXIX first to be 100% in the loop on the conversation. During Part II, Traci shares memories from her weightlifting career, her thoughts on being a masters weightlifter, the athlete and coach relationship between her and James, and continues the conversation on depression and mental illness.

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode James interviews Traci Meier (@traci_genevieve), owner and head coach of Inspire Fitness & CrossFit Sona, a masters weightlifter who has been competing in the sport for over five years, and an experienced trainer with 15 years of experience in the fitness industry. Traci discusses a variety of topics including the 2020 National Masters Championships online competition, why she has pursued living a healthy lifestyle from a young age, her athletic and sporting background, becoming a personal trainer, founding Inspire Fitness, and her battle with mental illness.

This episode has been split into two parts. Check out Episode XL (posting on 8.26.20) to listen to the full story!

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