

Ep 65: How to Use Kettlebells for Compound Lifts to Build Strength with Wil Del Pizzo
Today, we have a special guest joining us - Wil Del Pizzo! Wil shares his insights on kettlebell training, the Big 3 lifts, programming lifts in a group setting and youth sports, and advice for trainers and coaches.
Wil is a fitness expert with a passion for kettlebell and strength training. He's a StrongFirst Certified and TRX Certified trainer with over 13 years of experience in the fitness industry. He was a former Strength Coach for the Chatsworth High School Baseball Team, where he helped produce several high-level athletes and professionals. He is also the owner of Built Strong Strength Club, where you can download some awesome programs for kettlebells, strength and power, and the Big 3.
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Today you’ll learn all about:
[1:30] How Wil got into the fitness industry
[3:00] Why kettlebells for strength training
[6:37] Quick snapshots of kettlebell workouts
[9:25] Barbells and the big 3 lifts
[11:59] Squats, workout, and progressive overload
[16:29] The overhead press as the fourth lift
[18:32] TRX suspension training
[22:05] Programming powerlifts and progression in a group setting
[22:16] Tony shares what he likes about Philip and the Wits & Weights community
[26:20] Coaching the individual
[28:07] Balancing skill development with strength training, conditioning, periodization, and recovery in training for youth sports
[35:06] Choosing the right coaching client
[43:04] Staying mentally tough despite the struggles in the fitness industry
[45:55] How to connect with Wil
[47:00] Outro
Episode resources:
- Wil’s website: https://www.builtstrongstrength.com/
- His Instagram accounts: @wildelpizzo and @builtstrongstrength
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