Jeff


Jeff wakeboarding near HuntsvilleJeff Barnett is a Level 1 CrossFit trainer, mechanical engineer, and former Marine.  He holds CrossFit specialty certifications in Mobility and Olympic Lifting. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Masters of Business Administration, both from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He was introduced to CrossFit in 2006 after which he began programming CrossFit-style workouts into his then “Globo-Gym” routine.  In May 2007 he went 100% CrossFit and hasn’t looked back.  Jeff appreciates CrossFit’s scientific and mathematical roots and constantly seeks to apply CrossFit’s models of health and fitness to everyday life.  Jeff enjoys shooting, wakeboarding, and writing.  He is a contributing editor for Primer magazine, and has been a guest op-ed columnist for the New York Times on their Frontlines and Homefires columns.  He served as a Marine officer from 2003-2007 and deployed to Fallujah in 2006.

Age: 30

Height: 6’0″

Weight: 180 lbs

Nutrition:

  • 98% clean, about 32 blocks protein, 16 blocks fat, and 10 blocks carbs daily
  • Progenex “More Muscle” formula in the morning and “Recovery” formula post-WOD

Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama

Personal Records:

CrossFit Total: 1000-lbs

Deadlift: 485-lbs

Back Squat: 355-lbs

Overhead Squat: 225-lbs

Power Clean: 250-lbs x 2

Split Jerk: 260-lbs

Diane: 2:59

Fran: 2:35

Annie: 6:14

Angie: 12:51

Murph: 39:57 (with 20 lb vest)

Elizabeth: 5:26

Consecutive Pullups: 65

Half Marathon: 1hr 47 min

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  1. Big T from Big T's Tile and Icons
    April 1, 2010 at 9:07 am #

    Hey Jeff,

    I really like the new “tweeks” to the website, it flows like it should and has great eye appeal. I should say though, that I have the inclination to paint your new profile pic green and add a caption that says “You won’t like me when I’m angry.” LOL…Keep it up and I’ll eventually make it to a session!!!

  2. Joe Lang
    March 28, 2011 at 4:11 pm #

    Hey Jeff,

    I knew you were into Crossfit, had no idea you and the wife were trainers. You both look great, and this plan has tweeked my interest. You think you can whip an old friend into shape?