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2026/09/29
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How Kolbi Ferguson Trains For Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 96]
2026/09/29
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In this episode, Coach Brian interviews USA World Team Member, Kolbi Ferguson about his training leading up to the 2026 Weightlifting World Championships, what his first time snatching was like, and his goals for the sport of weightlifting .
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Removing The Press-Out Rule, 4th Attempt For World Records, & Partner Weightlifting Competitions? [Ep. 95]
2026/09/15
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down USA Weightlifting's proposal to remove the press-out rule. They also propose other changes to the sport to help increase participation and viewership.
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Weightlifting's Next Olympic Champion? [Ep. 94: Ella Nicholson]
2026/09/08
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In this episode, Coach Calvin interviews Junior World Champion Ella Nicholson about her training leading up to the 2026 Weightlifting World Championships, moving up a weight class, and the road to the 2028 Olympic Podium.
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🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
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How To Break A Squat Plateau for Olympic Lifters [Ep. 93]
2026/09/01
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down exactly how to break out of a squat plateau, wether you've been stuck for 6 months or over year, this episode will help you finally set a new PR!
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→ FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available)
🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
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COACHING
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The Golden Era Of Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 92: Weightlifting House]
2026/08/26
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Seb from Weightlifting House about the greatest lifts, battles, and upsets from the golden era of weightlifting.
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Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
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***
FREE STUFF
→ FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available)
🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team
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Weightlifting Coaches Fix Your Program [Ep. 91]
2026/08/18
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin critique a followers' training program and show you exactly what we would change to fix it!
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Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
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→ FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available)
🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
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The EXACT Program Behind a World Record Clean & Jerk [Ep. 90: Sergeii Putsov]
2026/08/11
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Dr. Sergeii Putsoff about the exact training program behind Ruslan Nurudinov's 242kg World Record Clean &Jerk. They discuss training load distribution, the amount of work that is spent between 65-75%, why he focused so much on accessory work, and the unique "Attack" method he uses to get in shape for competition. Getting insight like this into an olympic champions training is very rare, so buckle up and enjoy!
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Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
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→ FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available)
🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
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COACHING
🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team
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Outlast Your Competitors, FISU Games Recap, & Combining CrossFit + Weightlifting [Ep. 89: Q&A]
2026/08/04
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin answer some questions you guys submitted including how Calvin's first international competition went, how often should you test maxes, whether being a good athlete makes you a good coach, how to catch up to your competitors, and how to bbalance CrossFit + Weightlifting!
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Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
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→ FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available)
🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
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COACHING
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Soviet Weightlifting Programming, Pushing Beyond Your Limit, and Being A Craftsman with Sean Waxman [Ep. 88]
2026/07/28
Sean's Book: Suffer Smarter!
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin talk with 30 year Weightlifting Coach Sean Waxman about everything from how he destroyed his body pushing to the limit, how modern sports science is directly tied to the aftermath of world war two, programming for lifters at every level, why getting punched in the face as a teen informs the athletes he coaches, and the vision of a wolf he had when he died for 7.5 mins.
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Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
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***
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→ FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available)
🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
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How To Build PULL Strength, Why Clean Deadlifts are a Necessity, and Programming Pull Strength For Olympic Weightlifting
2026/07/14
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down why pulling strength is important for weightlifters, the misconceptions around deadlifts, and how to program for maximum pull strength.
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Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
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***
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→ FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available)
🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team
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Who Are The Next Generation of U.S. Weightlifters?
2026/07/07
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Jim Malone, director of USA Weightlifting’s new Talent ID + Recruiting Program! They discuss the recruiting problem that causes the best athletes in the country to play other sports instead of weightlifting, what types of athletes USAW is looking for, and what caused the program to come around! Learn more about the program here: https://www.usaweightlifting.org/usaw-recruiting
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Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
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→ FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available)
🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team
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Ranking 11 Warm-Up Methods For Olympic Weightlifting
2026/06/30
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin rank the 11 most popular warm-up methods for olympic lifters! Between Cardio, Primers, Stretching, and Plyo's, it can be hard to know whats necessary, and what's nice to have. Let us know if we missed anything!
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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
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Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
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***
FREE STUFF
→ FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available)
🫡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
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The Data Behind World Class Weightlifters [Ep.84: Dr. Kristoff Kipp]
2026/06/23
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview the lead Sports Biomechanist for USA Weightlifting, Dr. Kristoff Kipp! They discuss the data points USA Weightlifting collects, how they use it to help guide coaches, and answer some questions from our discord community!
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Shop All Programs!
→ Find Your Next Program
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→ Get ATHLETIC w/Khrys Speed
Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
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***
FREE STUFF
→ FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available)
🫡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
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Off-Season Weightlifting: How To Train, Why You Need One, and When To Take It [Ep. 83]
2026/06/16
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down why weightlifters need an off-season, when to take one, and what your off-season program should look like!
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→ Find Your Next Program
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→ Get ATHLETIC w/Khrys Speed
Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
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***
FREE STUFF
→ FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available)
🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team
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What It Takes To Be An Elite Weightlifter ft. USAW Manager [Ep. 82: Sean Rigsby]
2026/06/09
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Manager, Sean Rigsby about what it takes to become an elite weightlifter for Team USA!
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🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team
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🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here
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