Last Set Best Set | Olympic Weightlifting Podcast
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Every week we answer YOUR questions about olympic weightlifting, getting strong, and building muscle! Submit your questions at the link under each episode!
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What It Takes To Be An Elite Weightlifter ft. USAW Manager [Ep. 82: Sean Rigsby]
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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How To Build Upper Body Strength For Olympic Weightlifting: Exercise Selection, Progressions, and Programming
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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The Strength vs. Technique Debate, What CalStrength Was Really Like, and Lessons from Glenn Pendlay
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May 26, 2026 |
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The Enhanced Games Were... Something [Bonus Ep]
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May 25, 2026 |
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How We Classify Weightlifters As Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced: Soviet System vs. Pendlay System, and Programming for Each Level [Ep. 79]
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May 20, 2026 |
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The CEO of USA Weightlifting [Ep. 78: Matt Sicchio]
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May 12, 2026 |
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Peaking for a Weightlifting Meet (Free Program): Sn/CJ Frequency, Squat Volume, Accessory Selection, and Trusting The Taper [Ep. 77]
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May 05, 2026 |
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The (Real) Reason You’re In Pain ft. Dr. Neville Chu [Ep. 76]
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Weightlifting University Nationals Recap, Intuitive Weightlifting, and New Videos Coming Soon [Ep. 75]
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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50 Years Of Old School Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo Totten
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Team Culture In Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 73]
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Athletic Weightlifting, Sprinting + Jumping for Weightlifters, and Using Strength & Conditioning Principles ft. Khrys Speed (@kdotspeed) [Ep. 72]
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Olympic Weightlifting For Youth, 60+ Masters, and Rehab with Squat University Q&A [Ep. 71]
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Garage Strength on Building Athletic Weightlifters, Using Olympic Lifts for Athletes, and the Formula that Builds Champions [Ep. 70]
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Olympic Weightlifting Ratios: Useful or a Waste Of Time?
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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The Difference Between Olympians and Casuals, Mindset Similarities Among Champions, and Lessons Learned From Glenn Pendlay ft. Weightlifting House [Ep. 68]
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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How We Program Weightlifting Complexes for Technique and Strength [Ep. 67]
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Catalyst Athletics Explains Why Your Technique Is Still Bad, How some Training Cycles Go PERFECT But Don't End In PR's, and What He Still Has Left To Accomplish [Ep. 66]
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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I'm Opening A Gym At 21 [Ep. 65]
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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USA’s Next Olympic Weightlifting Champion? (Caden Cahoy Interview) [Ep. 64]
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Calorie Intake, Macro Splits, and Supplements for Olympic Weightlifting (Nutrition Masterclass with Dr. Harty) [Ep. 63]
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Travis Cooper’s 7 Lessons From Coach Glenn Pendlay
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Behind The Scenes: 2025 Recap and 2026 Plans [Ep. 61]
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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180kg Snatcher’s Top 7 Weightlifting Lessons @Anti_lifter [Ep. 60]
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Programming With Max Aita, Leo Totten, and Trent Crain [Ep. 59]
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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50 Years of Forgotten Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo Totten
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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How To Write A Weightlifting Program: Exercise Selection, Micro/Meso/Macro Cycles, and Loading Strategies [Ep. 57]
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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How To Win High-School Weightlifting States ft. Aaron Paille [Ep. 56]
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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An Inside Look Into Our Training For Masters Worlds [Ep. 55]
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Power Clean Debates, Velocity Based Training, and S&C Programming ft. FSU Strength Coach Josh Storms [Ep 54]
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Top 5 Olympic Weightlifting Mistakes CrossFitters Make [Ep. 52]
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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How To Build A Champion Weightlifter Mindset ft. Wil Fleming [Ep. 52]
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Glenn Pendlay, Training With Hampton Morris, & Making Team USA [Ep. 51]
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Becoming an Olympian ft. Mary Theisen-Lappen
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Bar Path 101: The Key To Olympic Weightlifting [Live Lecture] (Ep. 49)
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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How To Train Through Pain and Injury with Dr. Trevor Kimm [Ep. 48]
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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How To Peak For A Weightlifting Meet (25-Week Program) [Ep. 47]
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Bulgarian Weightlifting EXPLAINED ft. Max Aita [Ep 46]
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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How To Program Squats For Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 45]
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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How Lindenwood Built A College Weightlifting Dynasty [Ep. 44]
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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How To Hit Your Protein Goals For Olympic Weightlifting [Ep 43]
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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The Science Of Weightlifting for Women: Training Around Your Menstrual Cycle, How Birth Control Impacts Your Lifts, and Olympic Weightlifting During Pregnancy ft. Dr. Travis Triplett [Ep. 42]
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Bonus: 2025 Summer Training Camp Recap [Ep 41]
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Aug 02, 2025 |
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Programming101: Live Lecture with Calvin Lackey [Ep. 40]
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Top 15 Programming Mistakes In Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 39]
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Top 5 Reasons You Haven't PR'd Your Olympic Lifts [Ep. 38]
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Should You Lift Heavier In Training or Competition, Making Meets More Exciting, and Underrated Nationals Performances [Ep 37]
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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5 Benefits of High Volume Training for Olympic Weightlifting, Weightlifting Variation Mistakes, and Would You Rather? [Ep 36]
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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6 Mindset Shifts Every Weightlifter Needs To Hear, Squats Before Olympic Lifts, and USA Weightlifting Missing The Point?
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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How Often Should You Max Out In Olympic Weightlifting, Front Rack Position for Cleans vs. Jerks, and How to Fix The Junior to Senior Drop Off in USA Weightlifting [Ep. 34 ft. Calvin Lackey]
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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How Often Should You Train For Olympic Weightlifting, Warming Up For Competitions, and Weightlifting Debate [Ep 33 ]
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Building Muscle Without Losing Your Olympic Lifts, Staying Over The Bar, and Snatch Variation Brackets
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May 27, 2025 |
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Top 6 Beginner Snatch Mistakes, Why Most Weightlifters Never Reach Their Potential, Underrated Accessory Work, and Ranting About Bodyweight [Ep. 31 with Calvin Lackey]
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May 20, 2025 |
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Technique vs. Strength: Which One Is Limiting Your Olympic Lifts, How To Fix Tipping Forward In The Squat, and When To Use Straps In Training ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 30]
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May 13, 2025 |
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Beginner vs. Intermediate Programming, Power/Strength DSI Test, and Lessons From High-Volume Olympic Weightlifting Training with Calvin Lackey [Ep. 29]
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May 06, 2025 |
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Supertotal: Powerlifting + Weightlifting Training, RPE For Olympic Lifts, and Weightlifter Shoutouts [Ep. 28]
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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5 Olympic Weightlifting Programming Mistakes, Competition Strategies, and Recovery Methods with Calvin Lackey [Ep. 27]
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Inside the Legendary LSUS Weightlifting Program ft. Aaron Addams [Ep. 26 with Calvin Lackey]
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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High School Football to Olympic Weightlifting, Shoulder Health Exercises, and Overcoming Mental Blocks ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 25]
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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First Olympic Weightlifting Competition Tips, Training 30 mins/day, and How To Structure Mobility Work [Ep. 24 ft. Calvin Lackey]
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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LOWER BODY Strength For Olympic Weightlifting, Weightlifting Complexes, and Technique Drills [Ep. 23 ft. Calvin Lackey]
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Olympic Lifting for Athletes, High Rep Squats, and Front Rack Mobility [Ep. 22 ft. Calvin Lackey]
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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How To Write An Olympic Weightlifting Program, Slide vs. Stomp, and Bench Press for Weightlifters [Ep. 21 ft. Calvin Lackey]
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Top 6 Beginner Clean & Jerk Mistakes, Falling to Knees On Snatches, & What Should You Do After Girls Weightlifting Season [Ep. 20 ft. Calvin Lackey]
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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High School Weightlifting To Team USA ft. Danny Camargo, Aaron Paille, & Sean Coultis [Ep. 19]
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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How To Build UPPER BODY Strength For Olympic Weightlifting, Which Sport Builds The Best Weightlifters, and Clean Complexes for Technique ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 18]
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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How To Get FAST Olympic Lifts and Training 3x a Week ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 17]
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Posterior Chain For Olympic Weightlifting, Squat Accessories, & Wrist Pain ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 16]
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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3 Biggest Tips For Heavier Clean & Jerks, Snatch Stability, & Core ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 15]
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Hang Clean vs. Full, Failing Snatches Behind, & When To Wear a Belt ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 14]
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Programming For Strength, Jerk Lockout, & More ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 13]
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Olympic Weightlifting In Your 30s, Plyometrics, & CrossFit ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 12]
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Goal Setting Mistakes, Start Positions Tips, & Training With Knee Pain ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 11]
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Getting Paid For Weightlifting, Mobility Benchmarks, & Bar Crash On Cleans ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep.10]
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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NEW IWF Weight Classes, Shoulder Mobility, Getting Out Of Your Head ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep.9]
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Lower Back Training For Olympic Lifting, Wide Jerk Grips, & AO Finals ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep 8]
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Two a Day Workouts, Going Heavy, & Pulls for Weightlifting ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 7]
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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3 Tips To PR Your Snatch, Beginner Olympic Lifting, & Accessory Frequency ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 6]
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Best Weightlifting Shoes, Accessories, and Losing Motivation ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 5]
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Handling Bad Training Days, Clean Plateus, & Olympic Weightlifting Splits ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 4]
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Core For Olympic Lifters, Competition Attempts, & Heavy Technique Work ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 3]
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Cleaning More Than You Jerk, Clarking Cleans, & Are You Getting Weaker? Ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep.2]
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Early Arm Bend, Squat Ratios, & Tapering For Competition Ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 1]
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Oct 22, 2024 |