The BEST Way to Train for Strength, Speed & Size w/ Strength & Conditioning Coach Will Ratelle

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=WillRatellePOD2026Sign Up for our Coaches Summit June 5th and 6th 👉 https://www.garagestrength.com/products/garage-strength-coaches-summitTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=WillRatellePOD2026Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller breaks down LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmqJDGE2jpz8FFQRFseAn?si=eb924958a09c49ba#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Olympic Lifts Still Dominate Athletic Development1:29 – Meet Will Ratelle & Podcast Overview2:25 – Giant Sets for Muscle Growth (New Training Focus)4:00 – Effective Reps Model & Training Efficiency5:54 – Weekly Split: Push/Pull/Legs + Upper7:15 – How to Execute Giant Sets (Load, Rest, Structure)9:02 – Size vs Strength: What This Program Actually Builds10:05 – Transitioning to Athletic Performance Training11:29 – Why Triples Are the Most Powerful Rep Scheme12:30 – Olympic Lift Intensity: Heavy vs Fast14:08 – Peak Strength Ad: Why Consistency Wins15:16 – When to Push Max Strength for Athletes17:01 – Strength Benchmarks for D1-Level Athletes19:32 – Why Basketball Players Struggle with Olympic Lifts22:29 – Athlete Mindset: Strength vs Skill Development25:04 – Why Olympic Lifts Are Non-Negotiable26:04 – When NOT to Use Olympic Lifts29:04 – Coaching Youth Athletes (Long-Term Development)31:30 – Velocity-Based Training & RSI Debate36:25 – How to Use VBT for Strength Gains40:28 – Managing Fatigue & Peaking Performance43:36 – Thrower Training: Speed Threshold Method47:01 – Nutrition for Size & Performance51:09 – D1 Training Model & Strength Benchmarks53:11 – Speed Development & In-Season Performance55:03 – Final Takeaways on Strength for Athletes