Prevent Self-Sabotage With a Flexible Framework
I’m the laziest, hyperactive, lethargic, ambitious, idle person you’ll meet. As breathing contradictions go, I get by. I’ve learned how to deal with myself by
Author: Jesse Irizarry
Jesse Irizarry is a former Division 1 strength and conditioning coach. He worked as the head strength coach for three conference-champion teams for multiple years.Jesse was also an assistant strength and conditioning coach to the Liberty University Football team during multiple Division 1 FCS conference championships.
Since leaving college strength and conditioning and moving to the private sector, Jesse has created and developed multiple competitive strength programs and clubs for both Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting in New York City.
Jesse Irizarry is a former Division 1 strength and conditioning coach. He worked as the head strength coach for three conference-champion teams for multiple years.Jesse was also an assistant strength and conditioning coach to the Liberty University Football team during multiple Division 1 FCS conference championships.
Since leaving college strength and conditioning and moving to the private sector, Jesse has created and developed multiple competitive strength programs and clubs for both Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting in New York City.
He is the owner and head coach at JDI Barbell, one of New York City's only dedicated strength facilities specializing in Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and general strength and conditioning.
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Lifting Big, Dylan, Jazz, and Skinny Jeans
My college roommate told me that he thinks of me as a guy who listens to moody, poetic, eclectic music alone in his room. He
No Legs, No Worries- Keep Your Upper Body Strong and Quick
Becoming a college strength and conditioning coach isn’t easy, but it was the young guy Jesse’s dream. There wasn’t time to sit and revel in
Too Much Rest Or Not Enough?
I hated studying for certification tests. Right after college, I took one of the more reputable certifications for strength and conditioning. While preparing, it wasn’t
The Push Press To Save Your Shoulders
There aren’t many quick and dynamic exercises that I’d recommend everyone learn and practice. But the landmine push press is something I’d suggest for almost
The Barbell Squat and Deadlift Alternative
If we learned anything from our time in quarantine when gyms were closed, we learned we could make do without a gym. We can train
The Cossack Squat: Reclaiming Your Baseline Balance
This uncomplicated exercise not only builds single-leg strength and coordination but also takes care of the instability of the hips that unavoidably creeps in after
How to Keep Yourself Upright During a Squat
We all know we shouldn’t look like we’re bowing to worship the gym floor when we do a barbell back squat. That’s a lot of
Train for Explosive Power With This Simple Dumbbell Exercise
If you start talking about building explosiveness with weights, someone always chirps about Olympic weightlifting movements. Learning Olympic lifts, though, is a slower and more
Bill Murray Made Me a Better Lifter
I set a lot of physical goals. I feel like I have to keep from being a fraud given my job. I’ve woken up more
Why Training Partners Are Essential
Somebody is peculiar who takes on a dangerous trail or scales up the highest peak, without the support of a team and the encouragement of
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