Jesse Irizarry

Jesse Irizarry

Jesse is a strength coach and writer. He has over fifteen years of professional experience. He began as a college S&C coach and moved on to found JDI Barbell, an NYC based gym which specializes in foundational principle-based strength training, Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and combat sports. Jesse has competed in powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting but also enjoys and practices everything from Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to different Yoga practices, to trail running and hiking. He wants to practice and enjoy whatever deeply interests him, encourage others to do the same, and tell the story of it all. If you want to find out more about what that means check out his gym and personal websites: www.JDIBarbell.com www.JesseIrizarry.com Jesse has competed in strength sports like powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting but also enjoys and practices everything from Muay Thai, to different Yoga practices, to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to trail runs and hiking. He doesn’t care to be known for one thing and put in that box. He wants to practice and enjoy whatever deeply interests, drives, and brings out the best in him, encouraging others to do the same, and telling the story about it all. If you want to find out more about what that means check out his website: JDI Strength.

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