Owner & Founder

Jesse (CSCS, USAW Coach) has over fifteen years of professional experience in strength and conditioning. He began as a college strength coach and moved on to found JDI Barbell in 2016. He is a genuine student of strength and movement practice, with a true and comprehensive understanding of programming and coaching in weightlifting, powerlifting, and general strength training.

Owner

Alex competed in his first powerlifting meet inside of a New York State Prison in 2010. Powerlifting programming became a passion of his because it added depth to his years of self study and his practice of bodybuilding and calisthenic training. He has gone on to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), strength coach, and co-owner of JDI Barbell. He is a strength coach with a unique body of knowledge and experience coaching lifters.

Owner & JDI Harlem Manager

Priscilla began powerlifting in 2018. She was then recruited for the United States Virgin Islands National team in 2019. Priscilla obtained her Bachelor’s in Science in 2020 Masters in Science in 2023. Priscilla manages JDI Barbell Harlem. She has competed at both the national and international level in Powerlifting and has been coaching athletes for over three years.

Owner & JDI TriBeCa Manager

Bryant is a NSCA-accredited Strength and Conditioning Specialist. His constant pursuit of information and 8 years of experience training persons who span the spectrum of athleticism - from Division 1 athletes at LIU to the elderly population. He joined JDI as a manager/owner in September of 2022.

Olympic Weightlifting Coach

Coaching Hours : Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm-7:30pm

Kenny fell in love with the sport of weightlifting after his first CrossFit class back in 2012. Since then, he has devoted much of his free time to refining his skills both as an athlete, and as a weightlifting coach. He has both his USAW Level 1 & 2 Certification, and USAPL Club Coach Certification.

Powerlifting Coach

Coach Serge is passionate about all things STRENGTH. Serge’s passion for fitness stems from his competitive nature and always wanting to improve his athletic performance. In 2018 Serge started competing in the sport of Powerlifting. Since then Serge has been training and coaching powerlifting, handling competitive powerlifters for their meets, along with coaching general strength and conditioning training.

Strength & Strong Human Coach

Nate started his fitness journey in 2010 as a competitive Strongman, winning the United States Strongest Man and World's Strongest Man titles in 2018. After competing at the Arnold World Championships in 2022, Coach Nate transitioned into professional wrestling later on in the year, and continues this journey under the ring name Adonis Briggs. Coach Nate is passionate about coaching athletes to accomplish goals they never thought were possible, including 3 athletes through National Strongwoman Championships. Coach Nate's specialties including Strength & Conditioning, Stronghuman and mobility training.

Olympic Weightlifting Coach

Floor Hours : Monday & Friday 6:30 am - 10:00am Wednesday 4:00pm-8-00pm

Certified personal trainer through NASM. He is an energetic and enthusiastic coach. He has a background in sports and strength training as he is a former NCAA Division 1 track and field athlete, and has experience playing amateur basketball and football.

Emilio first got involved with Powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting in 2021 when he first began training at JDI Barbell, which later culminated in participating in his first Supertotal Competition in September 2022. Currently he is training for his second Supertotal and works with athletes in multiple sports including Powerlifting,Olympic Weightlifting, and general strength training. Emilio believes that strength training should be bigger than meeting a goal but a lifestyle. He has worked with various fitness levels and is more than capable of helping individuals become successful at leading healthier lifestyles through strength training.

Olympic Weightlifting Coach

Floor Hours: Monday & Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm/ Wednesday 6:30-10:30am

Justin Sene is a Strength & Conditioning Coach, & competitive Weightlifter. Like many of us, he started working out with a sports team and eventually found himself in local gyms. . As a coach it is his mission to guide people towards that same positivity he experienced! Through weightlifting, he uses use comradery, challenge, & respect to form communities that not only push clients but let them enjoy the process! Specilizing in Weightlifting, his roots stay the same, we are athletes first. Not just strong on a barbell but prepared for task’s life throws our way.