Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast

Ep. 306: Primers, Drop Sets, & Waves (Oh my!) | Jessie Stemo

Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast

Show Notes

I’m joined by none other than Jessie Stemo (Power & Grace Performance) to dive deep into variations and progressions that create elite-level technique.

We also talk block design (consolidating stressors, sequencing variation → specificity), anchoring with heavy sets, and using cues athletes can actually feel (e.g., “feet hit = bar racked”). Coaches and lifters who want cleaner lifts and smarter training will get a ton from this one.

Enjoy.

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