THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode of the podcast James interviews Shaaf Syed ( @taco.shaaf ). Shaaf is a member of Albany CrossFit and the Albany CrossFit Barbell Club. As a rookie weightlifter who competes in the 81 kg weight class he has been training hard during the worldwide lockdown to accomplish big goals. On the show James and Shaaf discuss Shaaf's athletic background and how he came to join the gym and barbell club. They also talk about experiences from his first three weightlifting meets and fasted training while observing Ramadan.

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode of the podcast James interviews Jon North ( @attitudenation ). Jon is a legendary American weightlifter who has accomplished a lot in the sport. He is a National Champion, American Open Champion, Arnold Classic Champion, a four time Team USA member, and the author of The Dark Orchestra book. On the show James and Jon discuss lessons from training, how to last as an athlete in a difficult sport, Jon's evolution from athlete to coach, and details about the upcoming movie "The Weight" which will be the world's first feature film on the sport of weightlifting.

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode of the podcast James interviews Catherine Toniatti-Yanulavich ( @strongcatty ). Catherine is a professional Strongwoman from Albany, New York. She has amassed a wealth of knowledge from coaching and competing in Strongwoman over the last 10 years. During her career Catherine has competed on big stages such the Arnold Classic and in 2018 she placed 5th at the Pro Women's World Championships. On the show James and Catherine discuss how Catherine discovered the sport, cool stories from Strongwomen competitions, and some lessons she has learned from other competitors to name a few!

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode of the podcast James interviews Juan Pellot ( @urstrength ). 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 James and Juan discuss many topics such as Juan’s training, the ins and outs of kettlebell competition, and coaching techniques to name a few!

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode of the podcast James welcomes back Frank Ford! On the show the two discuss Frank's recent success in training as well as navigating obstacles when they occur. They analyze a quote from Chinese philosopher Chuang Tzu discussing how it applies to weightlifting and their past experiences. Throughout the episode James also reminisce on memories made and lessons learned from attending a weightlifting seminar instructed by legendary American weightlifter Donny Shankle back in 2014. 

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode of the podcast James interviews Jim Storch. Jim is an accomplished weightlifting coach and athlete from Upstate New York. Across several decades Jim has guided countless athletes on their journeys in the sport of weightlifting. As a lifter he holds five Masters American Records across two age groups for the snatch, clean and jerk, and total. In 2019 Jim was awarded the Masters Grand Slam award after he won the Nationals Masters, Pan Am Masters, American Masters, and the World Masters Championships in one calendar year. On the show James and Jim discuss how Jim started weightlifting, how he coaches athletes, Jim's lifting throughout the years, and so much more!

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode of the podcast James interviews Keith Wittenstein ( @coachpanda ). Keith, also know as "Coach Panda" to many, is a CrossFit Level 4 Coach and a member of the CrossFit Seminar Staff. Keith has experienced plenty and has amassed a great deal of knowledge being a part of the CrossFit community for well over a decade. On the show James and Keith discuss numerous topics including how Keith discovered CrossFit, his early days as an athlete-coach-and affiliate owner, coaching Jiu-Jitsu online, and Kettlebell training. 

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode of the podcast James interviews Lester Ho ( @lesterhokw ). Lester is a weightlifting coach hailing all the way from Australia. Also known as "The Training Geek" Lester's expertise and coaching are grounded in scientific research and the application of biomechanics in weightlifting. On the show James and Lester discuss Lester's background, his research around the start position of the snatch, and training squat jerks.

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode of the podcast James interviews Pat Regan. Pat is a coach at Albany CrossFit and has been a part of the community for 12 years. He has experienced quite a lot in his time at the gym as both an athlete and a coach. On the show James and Pat discuss many topics including how Pat discovered CrossFit, his early days as an athlete, joining the Albany CrossFit coaching staff, and running the equipment department for the North East CrossFit Regionals for many years.

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Welcome to THE BARBELL STRIKES BACK!

On this episode of the podcast James welcomes back Frank Ford to the show to watch Hafþór "The Mountain" Björnsson go after the world deadlift record by attempting to lift 501 kg (1,104.32 lbs.). On the show James and Frank discuss training, deadlifts, and Thor's attempts. This episode was open for listeners of the show to hop on the zoom chat to listen to the conversation and add their two cents. Thank you to Albany CrossFit members Josh H. and Baard S. for coming on and joining the discussion!

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