The Platform Podcast

Episode 291 – Pawel Jurczyiski - High Frequency Training

The Platform Podcast Episode 291

In this conversation, Jonny BBad interviews Paweł Jurczyński, a seasoned powerlifting coach from Poland. They discuss the evolution of powerlifting coaching, the strength of Polish athletes, and the innovative training methods used with top lifters like Agata Szytko. Paweł shares insights on high frequency training, the importance of data-driven coaching, and the balance between competition and coaching. The conversation highlights the growing culture of strength training among youth in Poland and the future of powerlifting coaching. In this conversation, Jonny BBad and Paweł discuss various aspects of powerlifting coaching, including the importance of accessory work, recovery sessions, and the need for effective communication between coach and athlete. They explore the significance of off-season training, the camaraderie found in competition, and the differences in coaching male and female athletes. Paweł emphasizes the importance of data logging and self-reflection in coaching, while also sharing insights into his personal interests outside of powerlifting.

 

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction and Breakfast Banter

04:02 The Strength of Polish Powerlifters

05:54 The Evolution of Coaching in Powerlifting

10:08 Transitioning from Athlete to Coach

11:59 The Joy of Coaching vs. Competing

13:03 Innovative Coaching Techniques for Agata Szytko

17:00 High Frequency Training: The SBD Approach

20:57 Data-Driven Coaching and Athlete Accountability

24:56 Balancing Accessory Work in Powerlifting

29:49 Optimizing Powerlifting Accessories

32:42 The Importance of Recovery Sessions

34:52 Rethinking Training Stimuli

36:19 Off-Season Training Strategies

39:00 Preparing for Major Competitions

43:32 Camaraderie in Competition

45:07 Reflections on Coaching Journey

46:50 Differences in Coaching Men and Women

49:17 The Importance of Communication in Coaching

52:18 Self-Reflection in Coaching

54:05 Finding Balance Outside of Coaching

 

Guest – Pawel Jurczyiski

Contact - https://www.instagram.com/pawel_jurczynski?igsh=dzhhODBqZ3hrbXk3

 

 

Host – Jonny “B Bad”

Contact – Jonnybbad@badcoach.com.au

Socials - https://www.instagram.com/jonny_bbad/