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![Team Culture In Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 73]](https://s3.castbox.fm/2d/1f/e4/b7bffec88fe1ebc50600d05d9606414686_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Team Culture In Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 73]")
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down why team culture is important, what the culture red flags are, and who sets the standard for the team!********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ 50 Years of Forgotten Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo TottenOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin Interview Khrys Speed AKA @kdotspeed on his unique approach to developing weightlifting including his use of strength and conditioning principles he learned from his time as a semi-pro rugby player. We also break down why and how you should include more sprinting, jumping, and conditioning into your training, and how to know whether you should focus more on athleticism or strength in your program!********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ 50 Years of Forgotten Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo TottenOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin answer a few questions submitted in our discord including how we approach weightlifting for younger kids, how we teach the olympic lifts to masters 60+, and what Calvin's real experience rehabing with Squat University is like!********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ 50 Years of Forgotten Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo TottenOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Dane Miller, the Owner of Garage Strength and coach of 15 Olympians, 60 Team USA Athletes, and over 100 National Champions. In this episode we break down why athletes NEED olympic lifts, why WEIGHTLIFTERS need to train more like athletes, and the programming formula he learned from Dr. Anatoly Bondarchuck that builds champions in EVERY SPORT. ********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ Catalyst Athletics Explains Why Your Technique Still SucksOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss the different types of weightlifting ratios including olympic lift to strength lifts and olympic lift to variation ratios, how to know which lift you should focus on, and when to let these ratios guide your program. ********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ How We Program Complexes For Technique vs. StrengthOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Seb Ostrowicz, the owner of Weightlifting House about the lessons he learned from Glenn Pendlay, what he's noticed after filming hundreds of world champions train, and the similarities between athletes like Karlos Nasar and Ilya Ilyn. ********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ USA's Next Olympic Champion ft. Caden and Chip CahoyOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down different types of weightlifting complexes, how to use complexes for technique vs. strength, and how they progress complexes across a 4 to 12 week program. ********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ Olympic Weightlifting Ratio's: Useful or Waste of Time?Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Greg Everett, the owner of Catalyst Athletics, coach of over 40 National and International weightlifters, and author of Olympic Weightlifting: A Guide for Athletes and Coaches!****************Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ How Garage Strength Builds Champions In Every SportOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss the process for opening Calvin's new gym, Lion Heart Weightlifting in St. Louis, MO!****************Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ 2025 Recap and 2026 PlansOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Caden Cahoy, 2024 Junior World Champion Weightlifter and 2028 Olympic hopeful about his decision to go up a weight class, the strength benchmarks he needs to hit for his goal of a 165kg Snatch and 215kg Clean and Jerk, and their approach to competition strategy!****************Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ 180kg Snatcher's Top 7 Weightlifting Lessons ft. Derek BeauchampOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode, Dr. Patrick Harty gives our team a live workshop focusing on the nutrition priorities for weightlifters including how to calculate your calorie, protien, carb, and fat intake, which supplements are actually worth your time, and answers some questions from the team! ****************Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ How to Build a Champion Weightlifter Mindset ft. Wil FlemingOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Travis Cooper, 7x National champion, 2x Pan Am Medalist, and Host of the Weightlifting Scoop Podcast on the 7 BIGGEST lessons he learned from legendary coach Glenn Pendlay!********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ 50 Years of Forgotten Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo TottenOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin recap the growth of the podcast in 2025, how their training went, and what is coming in 2026!********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ How I'm Opening A Gym at 21Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin sit down with Derek Beauchamp aka @anti_lifter and discuss his journey in the sport of weightlifting, the biggest changes he's made to his training, and the 7 best pieces of weightlifting advice he's learned!********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ Catalyst Athletics Explains Why Your Technique Is Still BadOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode Coach Brian and Calvin share their favorite programming discussions from interviews with Max Aita, Leo Totten, and Trent Crain!********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ How Lindenwood Built A College Weightlifting Dynasty [Trent Crain Interview]Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode, Coach Calvin and Coach Brian interview Leo Totten, a 50 year veteran of the sport and owner of East Coast Gold, one of the longest running and most dominant weightlifting clubs in the country. We discuss Leo's beginnings in the sport watching legends like Steve Stanko, Bob Bednarski, and Fred Lowe compete at York Barbell in the 1960's, training in his broom closet, to competing at the 1984 Olympic Trials. We also discuss how training has changed over the last 50 years, and what modern lifts can learn from old school methods. And finally, we cover the importance of coaching development for coaches of all experience levels. ********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ Bulgarian Weightlifting Explained ft. Max AitaOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!Join Coach Leo's Mentorship→ Learn More***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode Coach Brian and Calvin break down their process for writing olympic weightlifting programs, from establishing your goals, setting timelines, selecting your exercises, and creating your micro, meso, and macro cycles. If you love learning about programming, this is for you!********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ How We Program Weightlifting Complexes For Strength vs. TechniqueOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode Coach Brian and Calvin interview Coach Aaron Paille, the Coach of North Bay Haven Weightlifting, Owner of Full Send Oly, and 3x Team USA Coach about the technique, programming, and mindset that he uses to build champions. → Follow Aaron Here********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ USA's Next Olympic Champion ft. Caden CahoyOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode Coach Brian and Calvin break down their approach to programming, technique, and attempt selection for two athletes competing at the 2026 Masters World Championships in December. ********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ 50 Years of Forgotten Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo TottenOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
In this episode Coach Brian and Calvin interview FSU Football's Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Josh Storms. They discuss the biggest lesson Coach Storms learned from legendary coach Joe Kenn (@bighousepower), how NIL and the Transfer Portal effects day to day training, and whether power cleans are worth it compared to other exercises. They also cover how social media is making kids stronger than ever, what training looks like in season vs. off season, how he uses velocity based training with over 100 athletes, and coach Storms gives some advice to young coaches. ********Shop All Programs!→ Find Your Next ProgramRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ How Garage Strength Builds Champions in EVERY SportOur Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → 10% Off Onyx Essentials!***FREE GUIDES🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters***COACHING🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here***CONNECT📣 Join The Discord📹Subscribe on YouTube⏰Follow on TikTok📸Follow on Instagram
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