Who We Are
Maximum Effort Barbell Club is a USAW Affiliated Olympic-style Weightlifting Team located in the heart of Hodgenville, KY. Our home is located in LaRue County's first and only CrossFit gym - Abe City CrossFit.
Our training methodology and expertise is geared towards increasing strength and proficiency in the snatch and the clean & jerk lifts, associated with the sport of weightlifting. This is accomplished through practice of those lifts themselves in concert with a variety of supplemental and assistance exercises.
Unleash Your Potential
At Maximum Effort, we strive for excellence. We have produced State Champions, National Competitors, Pan Am qualifiers. We also specialize in sports strength & conditioning, and performance enhancement at all levels of sports. Our mission is to make sure our athletes are stronger and more explosive come game day.
Coaches and Staff
Nick Morris
Brandy Basey
Brandy Basey
Owner and Head Coach
With over 15 years' experience coaching Olympic Weightlifting, Nick has coached State Champions, record-holders, National competitors, and Pan Am qualifiers. Nick is also an active competitive Masters weightlifter. He holds the following credentials:
- USA Weightlifting, Level 2
- Strength and Conditioning, Coach
- Performance Enhancement, Coach
- CrossFit Level 2 Coach
Brandy Basey
Brandy Basey
Brandy Basey
Co-Owner and Coach
Brandy is a Kentucky State Weightlifting Champion, and placed 6th overall at USA Nationals in Olympic Weightlifting as a Master. She has coached numerous weightlifters, as well as trained cadets to help them pass their law-enforcement Academy fitness exam.
Nancy Parr
Brandy Basey
Nancy Parr
Team Manager and Administrator
Nancy is a dual athlete who competes at both Olympic Weightlifting and CrossFit. Nancy represents both Maximum Effort Barbell Club and Abe City CrossFit.
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
Maximum Effort Barbell Club
195 Lee Oak Dr., Hodgenville, KY 42748
Phone: 270-401-9642 Email: maximumeffortbarbellclub24@aol.com
