About Manhattan Barbell

About Brian DeGennaro

I am a senior coach at CrossFit NYC and the head coach for Manhattan Barbell, the Olympic weightlifting team located at CFNYC. I began self teaching myself anatomy and exercise physiology in 2003. In 2012 I graduated with a BS in Exercise Science from Syracuse University and during that time I was a personal trainer at the fitness center, interned within the Syracuse S&C department, and briefly for 3 months at California Strength in 2011.

I began my journey as an athlete in 2003. I trained in gymnastics, competed in high school track & field, trained in CrossFit and general weight training, and from 2008 onward competed in weightlifting. I have competed at numerous local and national events, earning some national medals along the way. I have traveled to Ukraine several times to train with my coach, Serhiy Skoryk, and trained alongside multiple lifters who have competed at the international level.