Big Bend Strength
Last Set Best Set | Olympic Weightlifting Podcast
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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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Should You Lift Heavier In Training or Competition, Making Meets More Exciting, and Underrated Nationals Performances [Ep 37] 08.07.2025 1:03:19
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down Calvin's controversial take about PR's in competition, discuss what would make weightlifting meets more exciting to watch, and recap a few of the underrated lifters who competed at nationals this year! ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ...
5 Benefits of High Volume Training for Olympic Weightlifting, Weightlifting Variation Mistakes, and Would You Rather? [Ep 36] 24.06.2025 41:37
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down everything you need to know about high-volume training for Olympic weightlifting, cover the most common mistakes lifters make with their weightlifting variations, and play a fun game of would you rather! ******** NEW: HIGH VOLUME WEIGHTLIFTING PROGRAM → Get Access Here! Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program...
6 Mindset Shifts Every Weightlifter Needs To Hear, Squats Before Olympic Lifts, and USA Weightlifting Missing The Point? 17.06.2025 48:48
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down their biggest pieces of mindset advice for olympic weightlifters from their 15 years of experience in the sport. They also explain when it would make sense to program squats before olympic lifts, and Coach Brian goes on a rant about the huge missed opportunity USAW has to grow the sport. ******** Shop All Programs! → Find...
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] 10.06.2025 37:26
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how often you should max out in weightlifting based on your experience level, discuss the differences between the front rack position for the clean vs. the jerk, and dive deep on how to fix the junior to senior drop off in USA Weightlifting! ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED N...
How Often Should You Train For Olympic Weightlifting, Warming Up For Competitions, and Weightlifting Debate [Ep 33 ] 03.06.2025 49:35
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how often you should be training and how to structure your training for 3, 4, 5, and 6x a week. They also cover how to warm up for competition, and debate some of the most common topics in weightlifting. ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ...
Building Muscle Without Losing Your Olympic Lifts, Staying Over The Bar, and Snatch Variation Brackets 27.05.2025 30:51
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how to focus on building muscle without losing your olympic lifts, what "stay over the bar" actually means, and rapid fire bracket their favorite snatch variations! ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ...
Top 6 Beginner Snatch Mistakes, Why Most Weightlifters Never Reach Their Potential, Underrated Accessory Work, and Ranting About Bodyweight [Ep. 31 with Calvin Lackey] 20.05.2025 1:04:57
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin cover the 6 most common beginner snatch mistakes, dive deep on why most weightlifters never reach their full potential, talk about the most underrated accessory work for weightlifting, and rant about bodyweight and weight classes. ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ...
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] 13.05.2025 37:40
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down the difference between strength and technique for olympic weightlifting as well as three technique errors that are actually strength limitations, and three errors people think are strength issues but are actually technique errors. They also cover a few cues, drills, and programming approaches to fix tipping forward in the squat, and break do...
Beginner vs. Intermediate Programming, Power/Strength DSI Test, and Lessons From High-Volume Olympic Weightlifting Training with Calvin Lackey [Ep. 29] 06.05.2025 43:29
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down the differences in olympic weightlifting, strength, and accessory programming for beginner lifters compared to intermediate lifters. Then they dive deep on the Dynamic Strength Index Test, what it means for your training, and how they'll be running this test at the FSU Sports Performance Lab during our training camp this summer. Finally,...
Supertotal: Powerlifting + Weightlifting Training, RPE For Olympic Lifts, and Weightlifter Shoutouts [Ep. 28] 29.04.2025 39:22
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how to program for supertotal (olympic weightlifting AND powerlifting), how we use RPE for the olympic lifts, and shoutout a few lifters who are crushing it! ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ...
5 Olympic Weightlifting Programming Mistakes, Competition Strategies, and Recovery Methods with Calvin Lackey [Ep. 27] 22.04.2025 1:00:42
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down five of the biggest programming mistakes coaches and lifters should avoid. They also dive deep on competition strategies you can use to get on top of the podium, and cover the three biggest recovery methods you need to know about. ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ...
Inside the Legendary LSUS Weightlifting Program ft. Aaron Addams [Ep. 26 with Calvin Lackey] 15.04.2025 56:50
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Aaron Addams, coach of the legendary LSUS Collegiate Weightlifting Program about how their training has changed over the decades, what makes a good collegiate weightlifter, and what data coaches can track to set their athletes up for success. ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EP...
High School Football to Olympic Weightlifting, Shoulder Health Exercises, and Overcoming Mental Blocks ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 25] 08.04.2025 35:48
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin dive deep on how high school football players can transition to competing in olympic weightlifting, break down their top shoulder health exercises, and cover a few strategies you can use to overcome a mental block with snatches. ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ...
First Olympic Weightlifting Competition Tips, Training 30 mins/day, and How To Structure Mobility Work [Ep. 24 ft. Calvin Lackey] 01.04.2025 30:00
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin give you their top 5 tips for your first olympic weightlifting competition, outline how you could train with only 30 mins a day, and dive deep on how to structure your mobility work without wasting time. ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ...
LOWER BODY Strength For Olympic Weightlifting, Weightlifting Complexes, and Technique Drills [Ep. 23 ft. Calvin Lackey] 25.03.2025 36:21
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin dive deep on how to build lower body strength for olympic weightlifting, what the purpose of weightlifting complexes are and which ones you should use, and whether technique drills are actually useful! ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ...
Olympic Lifting for Athletes, High Rep Squats, and Front Rack Mobility [Ep. 22 ft. Calvin Lackey] 18.03.2025 32:53
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how athletes can add olympic lifting in their training for more power, debate whether high rep squats actually build strength, and how to fix your front rack mobility (and save your wrists in the process)! ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ...
How To Write An Olympic Weightlifting Program, Slide vs. Stomp, and Bench Press for Weightlifters [Ep. 21 ft. Calvin Lackey] 11.03.2025 49:27
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin dive deep on how they write olympic weightlifting programs, how to incorporate bench press into your weightlifting program, and whether you should slide or stomp your feet in the Snatch and Clean. ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ...
Top 6 Beginner Clean & Jerk Mistakes, Falling to Knees On Snatches, & What Should You Do After Girls Weightlifting Season [Ep. 20 ft. Calvin Lackey] 05.03.2025 50:30
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down their top six beginner clean and jerk mistakes, how to fix falling on your knees when snatching, and discuss what you should do if you just finished the girls weightlifting season! ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → 3 Biggest Tips For Heavier Clean and Jerk...
High School Weightlifting To Team USA ft. Danny Camargo, Aaron Paille, & Sean Coultis [Ep. 19] 25.02.2025 1:04:41
In this episode, Coach Brian interviews Senior International Coach and Florida Weightlifting President, Danny Camargo about what it takes to make Team USA and the Olympics. He also dives deep with Aaron Paille, the owner of Full Send Oly and coach of the North Bay Haven Girls Weightlifting Team on programming and data tracking for competition success, as well as discusses with Sean Coultis, the co...
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] 18.02.2025 56:30
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how to build upper body strength to increase your olympic lifts. They also debate which sports build the best weightlifters and give some recommendations for athletes looking to start weightlifting. They also cover the best clean complexes to improve your technique and set PR's! ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your...
How To Get FAST Olympic Lifts and Training 3x a Week ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 17] 11.02.2025 50:26
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how to get faster snatches and clean and jerks, what to do when one of your lifts suddenly falls apart, and cover how to train olympic weightlifting with only 3-days per week. ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ...
Posterior Chain For Olympic Weightlifting, Squat Accessories, & Wrist Pain ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 16] 04.02.2025 36:42
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss how to build a strong posterior chain for weightlifting, break down the best accessories to build a big squat, and how to avoid wrist pain in the clean! ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → Lower Back For Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 8] Our Favorite Weightlifting Strap...
3 Biggest Tips For Heavier Clean & Jerks, Snatch Stability, & Core ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 15] 28.01.2025 36:04
Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss the three biggest drivers of progress in the clean and jerk - strength, technique, and programming. They also cover a few ways to improve your stability at the bottom of the snatch, and break down their top 3 core exercises for Olympic weightlifters. ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPIS...
Hang Clean vs. Full, Failing Snatches Behind, & When To Wear a Belt ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 14] 21.01.2025 46:22
Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down why some lifters clean more from the hang than from the floor, and how to fix it. They also discuss why you might be failing your snatches behind and a few solutions you can implement today. They also cover the highly debated "when to wear a belt" topic! ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program REC...
Programming For Strength, Jerk Lockout, & More ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 13] 14.01.2025 45:40
Coach Brian and Coach Calvin cover how to program strength exercises for olympic lifting. They also dive deep on how to fix your lockout in the jerk, and give you their three BEST lifts to increase your Snatch and Clean & Jerk! ******** Shop All Programs! → Find Your Next Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → Olympic Weightlifting Ratios: Useful or Waste...
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