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Will Ratelle on Olympic Lifts vs Trap Bar Jumps, Strength vs Skill and Much More


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In this episode of the Good Drill Podcast, Bobby, Coach Ross, and Combo dive deep into the world of strength training, Olympic lifting, and athletic performance with Will Ratelle—a strength coach and former pro football player. From breaking down why Olympic lifts provide a superior training stimulus to the age-old debate of skill vs. strength, Will brings passionate takes and unfiltered insights on what actually matters when developing explosive, high-performing athletes.

🔹 Are Olympic lifts truly better than trap bar jumps?

🔹 Does strength matter more than skill in sports?

🔹 Why do some athletes waste time in the gym instead of training smarter?

🔹 The real reason Olympic lifting comes in and out of popularity

🔹 Will’s hot take on form, injury risk, and training efficiency

Plus, we get into hilarious debates, training misconceptions, and a new strength training concept that might change the game. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just a training nerd, this episode is packed with golden nuggets of wisdom and a few laughs along the way.

 

🔥 Watch now and let us know—are Olympic lifts king, or is it all just hype? ✅

Get Will’s Hoss Olympic eBook – https://www.w2performance.com/product-page/hoss-olympic

✅ Follow Will Ratelle on Instagram – @will.ratelle

 

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