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Archives for Jesse Irizarry

About 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.

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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Jesse Irizarry

Fitness

  • Prevent Self-Sabotage With a Flexible Framework
  • Lifting Big, Dylan, Jazz, and Skinny Jeans
  • No Legs, No Worries- Keep Your Upper Body Strong and Quick
  • Too Much Rest Or Not Enough?
  • The Push Press To Save Your Shoulders
  • The Barbell Squat and Deadlift Alternative
  • Heavy Suitcase Deadlifts Build Anti-Rotational Control and Strength
  • The Cossack Squat: Reclaiming Your Baseline Balance
  • How to Keep Yourself Upright During a Squat
  • Train for Explosive Power With This Simple Dumbbell Exercise
  • Bill Murray Made Me a Better Lifter
  • Why Training Partners Are Essential
  • Balance Across Disciplines Can Make You Great
  • Write Your Training Programs Like a Book
  • How to Enter the Flow State With Squats
  • You Need More Than a Training Template
  • How to Get That Elusive Spark
  • We Aren’t One-Dimensional; Why Train That Way?
  • Revamp Your Training for Long Term Success
  • Is Training to Failure Right for You?
  • Were You Taught the Power Position Wrong?
  • The Wisdom to Back Off; The Maturity to Be Okay
  • Focus on the Principles of Physical Movement
  • How to Create a Gym on a Bare-Bones Budget
  • Cut Body Fat Using Methodized Strength Training
  • Bodybuilding and Olympic Weightlifting Aren’t Mutually Exclusive
  • The Efficacy of Percentage-Based Training Programs
  • Add New Disciplines to Your Training, Part 3: Execute Your Plan
  • Add New Disciplines to Your Training, Part 2: Make a Plan
  • Add New Disciplines to Your Training, Part 1: How Do I Choose?
  • The Secret to Your First Squat is Feeling Great Doing It
  • Slay the Dragon: Techniques to Conquer Fear
  • The Whole Is Made Better by the Start
  • Don’t Hit That Wall- Work Around It
  • Guide For a Novice When the Bench Press Stalls
  • What Feels Strong Today Won’t Always Feel as Strong
  • You’re Confused About Supplements
  • Keep Your Dogma, I’ll Keep My Cable Rows
  • Leave the Gym Stiff, Come Back Stiff
  • Powerlifters: Do You Need to Overhead Press?
  • Yes, You Can Build Muscle Without Specialized Equipment
  • Troubleshoot Your Overhead Press
  • Find the Right Strength Program for You
  • Sprinting Basics for Strength Athletes
  • 4 Drills to Own Your Position in the Big Lifts

Train

  • 8 Overhead Press Variations for Stronger Shoulders
  • The 12 Best Lat Pulldown Alternatives for Back Size
  • Powerbuilding: The Training Method for Size and Strength
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