In this episode, we bring on we bring in Alex Hall one of the owners of JDI Barbell situated out of New York. From humble beginnings in Long Island City, Queens and being one of the most prolific gyms in New York at the time, they fostered a culture and team of Weightlifters and powerlifters alike that can still be felt now. JDI now has multiple locations based in TriBeCa and Harlem and the team has been growing exponentially since then. Alex has a unique story; as most people will tell you, living and growing up in New York isn't all sunshine and rainbows.

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