Big Bend Strength

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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Big Bend Strength

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Health

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www.bigbendsc.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Olympic Weightlifting In Your 30s, Plyometrics, & CrossFit ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 12] 07.01.2025

Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how to start olympic weightlifting in your 30's, whether plyometrics are actually useful for olympic lifters, and give their thoughts on CrossFit! ******** Shop All Programs! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Your Next Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE →⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Lower Back Training For Olympic Weightlifting, Jerk Grip Width, and Calvin's Recent Competi...

Goal Setting Mistakes, Start Positions Tips, & Training With Knee Pain ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 11] 31.12.2024

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss common mistakes weightlifters make in their goal setting, break down the ideal start position for the snatch and clean, and how to deal with knee pain in your training! ******** Shop All Programs! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Your Next Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE →⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Lower Back Training For Olympic Weightlifting, Jerk Grip Wid...

Getting Paid For Weightlifting, Mobility Benchmarks, & Bar Crash On Cleans ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep.10] 24.12.2024

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down the NEW stipend program that USAW has released, what mobility benchmarks you should aim for , and how to fix bar crash on cleans! ******** Shop All Programs! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Your Next Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠ ⁠NEW IWF Weight Classes! Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠10% Off Ony...

NEW IWF Weight Classes, Shoulder Mobility, Getting Out Of Your Head ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep.9] 18.12.2024

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down the NEW IWF weight classes, what drills you need to improve your shoulder mobility, and how to get out of your head for heavy attempts. ******** Shop All Programs! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Your Next Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Getting Paid For Weightlifting [Ep. 10] Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and B...

Lower Back Training For Olympic Lifting, Wide Jerk Grips, & AO Finals ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep 8] 10.12.2024

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss the nuances of lower back training, whether or not you should use a wider jerk grip, and recap Calvin's performance at the American Open Finals! ******** Shop All Programs! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Your Next Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Posterior Chain Training For Olympic Weightlifting⁠ Our Favorite Weightlif...

Two a Day Workouts, Going Heavy, & Pulls for Weightlifting ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 7] 03.12.2024

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin cover whether you should do double day workouts, how to know when you should go heavy or stay light if your technique feels off, and how to implement pulls into your training program! ⁠ ******** Shop All Programs! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Your Next Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Posterior Chain Training For Olympic Weigh...

3 Tips To PR Your Snatch, Beginner Olympic Lifting, & Accessory Frequency ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 6] 26.11.2024

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down three things you can do to PR your snatch, how to get started in olympic weightlifting, and how often you should include accessories in your training program! ******** Shop All Programs! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Your Next Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠3 BIGGEST Tips For Heavier Clean & Jerks, Snatch Sta...

Best Weightlifting Shoes, Accessories, and Losing Motivation ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 5] 19.11.2024

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin cover the benefits of weightlifting shoes and which ones we recommend, how to implement accessory work into your program, and how to train when you lose motivation. ******** Shop All Programs! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Your Next Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠3 BIGGEST Tips For Heavier Clean & Jerks, Snatch Stabi...

Handling Bad Training Days, Clean Plateus, & Olympic Weightlifting Splits ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 4] 12.11.2024

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin talk about how to handle bad training days, what you should do if you're stuck at a clean plateau, and give you a few training splits for olympic weightlifting! ******** Shop All Programs! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Your Next Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Posterior Chain Training For Olympic Weightlifting Our Fa...

Core For Olympic Lifters, Competition Attempts, & Heavy Technique Work ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 3] 05.11.2024

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss core training for olympic weightlifting including their top exercises. They also cover how to choose attempts for your weightlifting competition, and dive deep on how heavy your technique work actually needs to be. ******** Shop All Programs! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Your Next Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Cleaning More Than You Jerk, Clarking Cleans, & Are You Getting Weaker? Ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep.2] 29.10.2024

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin how to approach your training if you clean more than you jerk. They also cover why clarking cleans happens and how to fix it, as well as answer the question "are you actually getting weaker"? ******** Shop All Programs! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Your Next Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Programming f...

Early Arm Bend, Squat Ratios, & Tapering For Competition Ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 1] 22.10.2024

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss early arm bend and whether it's actually bad. They also dive deep on how strong you need to be for a big clean and jerk, and cover the best way to taper for a meet! ******** Shop All Programs! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Your Next Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Programming for Strength ⁠ Our Favorit...

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