Jordan Feigenbaum is an experienced strength coach who also has his medical degree and residency training. In addition to a veritable laundry list of credentials, Jordan is also an elite powerlifter who currently holds one of the top 20 totals of all-time (source: Powerlifting Watch). If he’s not coaching, training, or playing doctor, you’ll likely find Jordan hopping a plane to somewhere fun or reading a book. Education & Credentials Eastern Virginia Medical School- Doctor of Medicine (2016) Saint Louis…

Austin Baraki, MD is a practicing Physician, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, educator, and coach. He completed his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the College of William & Mary, his doctorate in medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School, and Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. After a 15 year competitive swimming career through the collegiate level, he discovered the barbell and began training for strength and competitive powerlifting. He has coached individuals…

Leah Lutz is a full-time Barbell Medicine coach and oversees much of the administrative work here. Previously a teacher, primarily in middle school English, she now coaches full-time, in-person and online. With personal experience in major weight loss (130 lbs) and going from fearing the gym to competing internationally, in addition to having years of experience in teaching and training, Leah now works with a wide variety of clients (college students to grandparents, new lifters and competitors), loves connecting with…

Thomas Campitelli began his barbell coaching career in 2009 and his clients have included the elderly and infirm as well as national and international competitors in powerlifting.  Based out of sunny Oakland, CA, he travels extensively throughout the US and the world to coach and lecture at barbell seminars. Tom works with lifters of all levels of ability both in-person and remotely, and has many years of experience assisting his trainees at competitions where he provides a calm demeanor and…

Alan Thrall owns a Strongman/Powerlifting gym called Untamed Strength located in Sacramento, CA. He has experience competing in Powerlifting, Strongman, and Olympic Weightlifting. He enjoys coaching in person at Untamed Strength and online with Barbell Medicine. When Alan isn’t coaching, training, or making YouTube videos, he enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and dog…

Claire is a powerlifting and strength coach in San Diego, CA. She has mentored a range of athletes, spanning from recreational fitness enthusiasts to competitive powerlifters. Claire specifically enjoys training women and focuses much of her time on women’s empowerment. Claire received her bachelor’s degree in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2018. Simultaneously, she earned a master’s degree in Physiology working specifically with biomechanics and high-level athletes with amputations. She is involved in clinical and…

Derek is a residency trained physical therapist currently operating Miles Rehab and Performance out of RTS Barbell in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior he worked as the Advanced Clinical Specialist at Stanford Children’s hospital working primarily with the youth athlete population. He worked at the University of Florida for 10 years in sports medicine, treating a variety of athletic injuries from overuse to post-operative. He remains involved in the peer reviewed process for academic journals and has spoken at national conferences on…

Charlie Dickson is a licensed physical therapist in the states of Arizona and Virginia with over 15 years of strength training experience. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with his B.S. in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech and earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Radford University. In 2018, Charlie won the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Championship in the Junior 83kg class. Charlie specializes in guiding individuals through pain/injury and has helped hundreds of clients reach…

Hassan Mansour has been a full-time strength coach at Barbell Medicine for seven years, where he primarily conducts online coaching with individuals ranging from beginners to seasoned competitive lifters. Hassan has spent years coaching barbell training in black-iron gyms where he works with athletes in-person to this day. Hassan is occasionally part of the platform coaching staff at Barbell Medicine seminars.He manages strength and conditioning plans for a variety of athletes ranging from powerlifters (up to competitive regional and national…

Vanessa is a Registered Dietitian and full-time Barbell Medicine nutrition coach. She has 7 years of clinical nutrition experience and 8+ years of experience working with clients one on one. After spending a significant portion of her career in a hospital, she knew she wanted to work with clients in a more preventative health setting. Vanessa has always had a passion for helping others and has coached a variety of individuals from athletes, those with chronic disease, disordered eating, and…

Joe Pemberton is a strength coach and owner of Sydney Strength Training, and Hobart Strength Training, in Australia. Previously a Chartered Accountant, Joe found corporate life didn’t give him the same buzz as helping people change their lives through training, so in 2011 he started coaching full-time. Although Joe has an athletic background as a national level swimmer, strongman competitor, and powerlifter, his real interest lies in helping beginners and the general population incorporate training into their lives in a…

Alex Kovaleski is a powerlifting coach, powerlifting competitor, Physical Therapist Assistant, and student in Ohio. He has experienced powerlifting as a coach since 2015, a competitor for over 15 years, and participated in the Arnold Sports Festival – as well as other national level competitions – in both roles. Alex believes that a tuned-in coach, open communication, and client education are the most powerful tools for developing a lifter. Upon completion of his informal postbaccalaureate coursework, Alex wishes to attend…

After graduating high school, Rheece began a 4-year Bachelor of Economics & Bachelor Applied Finance degree. Following this, Rheece realized a life behind a desk wasn’t for him and soon after switched over to a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, from which he graduated in 2016. Throughout his studies in sports science Rheece worked as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Hunter Sport High School in Newcastle and interned at various elite sporting organizations including The New South Wales…

Cassi Niemann is a Barbell Medicine Coach and the lead UCanRow2 Master Rowing Instructor in partnership with Concept2. She is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and also offers in-person coaching in small strength training groups. With over a decade of experience in powerlifting and a lifetime of competitive involvement in various sports, Cassi has a broad and practical understanding of athletic training. Her knowledge extends to nutrition, mobility, and working with a diverse range of athletes, including those who are…