On this episode of Barbell Shrugged we interview CJ Martin on how he prepared his athletes to get to the CrossFit Games. CJ coaches many games level athletes including: Josh Bridges, Aja Barto, and Michelle Kinney.

CJ Martin Crossfit Athletes (2:15) CJ Martins Background (3:30) OPT & CJ (7:20) Training Philosophy & Evolution (9:42) Phases of Training of Athletes (12:40) Difference in Gender (16:26) Athletes, The Drive (17:47) Review Technique Remotely (20:36) CJ’s Favorite Resources, Crossfit Certification (21:05) Finding Your Passion (22:52) Cont’ Favorite Resources (25:58) Progenex Commercial (29:52) Technique WOD (30:22) Random Events & Different Athletes (38:56) Big Coaching Mistakes (41:50) Gaining Muscle Mass (44:09) Structure of Strength Programs, Maintaining Self-Fitness (46:52)