Coached by Coach Jo using the Kaizen Weightlifting system, athletes at Bronx Barbell Collective develop proficiency and confidence in the snatch, clean, and jerk. The Kaizen system is built around four key components: technical refinement of the lifts, strategic volume to build consistency, exposure to heavier weights for strength and confidence, and intelligent peaking to hit big PRs when it counts. It’s a system built not just for training hard, but for training with purpose and delivering when it matters most.

At Bronx Barbell Collective, we offer a competitive powerlifting system built on a concurrent training model that develops max strength, technical proficiency, and resilience year-round. Coach Britt trains our lifters to follow structured weekly cycles that emphasize the progression of squat, bench, and deadlift. Not only do we do specific strength work to the lifts, but we also integrate speed work, hypertrophy, and accessories to stay balanced and powerful.

Coached by Coach Gil, the bodybuilding program at Bronx Barbell Collective is designed for athletes who want to build muscle with precision and intensity. The system emphasizes time-tested hypertrophy methods, including controlled tempo work, full range of motion, and peak contraction to maximize muscular tension and growth. Each session is crafted to challenge both mind and muscle, combining intelligent progression with brutal execution.

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Coach Jo is the creator of the Kaizen Weightlifting System and brings a unique blend of athletic experience, data-driven programming, and technical expertise to Bronx Barbell Collectibe as our Weightlifting Coach. A former Division I tennis player and team captain at Fordham University, Coach Jo transitioned into strength and conditioning after earning his bachelor’s in Information Systems and completing a Master’s in Data Analytics. Since 2022, he has coached at Fordham, programming for football, basketball, and Olympic sports. Now a competitive weightlifter, Coach Jo specializes in developing strength, coordination, and technical efficiency.

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Coach Britt brings years of collegiate experience to Bronx Barbell, having coached at Fordham University, Iona College, Villanova, and UMass Lowell. A former Division III softball player turned competitive powerlifter, she blends high-level athletic insight with a strong coaching background. She holds a Master’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Strength & Conditioning from Merrimack College and a national strength and conditioning certification. As Bronx Barbell’s Powerlifting Coach, Brittany leads with a sharp eye for technique, individualized programming, and a passion for building strong, confident athletes on and off the platform.

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Coach Gil brings over a decade of high-level experience to Bronx Barbell as our Bodybuilding Coach. Currently the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance at Fordham University, he oversees training for 22 Division I teams and manages the Walsh Training Center. With a Master’s in Exercise Science, Coach Gil is known for blending science-backed programming with a deep understanding of athletic development, nutrition, and performance tech. A former college football linebacker and competitive athlete himself, Coach Gil specializes in hypertrophy, physique development, and building strong, well-rounded lifters from the ground up.