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 *** New: Competition Strong Team → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Week Trial!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPI…

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. *** New: Competition Strong Team → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Week Trial!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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 al…

In this episode, Coach Brian joins Kyle Spears from the Be The Exception Podcast to discuss the biggest olympic weightlifting technique and programming mistakes found in CrossFit! Subscribe to the Be The Exception Podcast here! ******* New: Competition Strong Team → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Week Trial!⁠⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Coach Wil Fleming, he's the coach behind 2024 Olympians Mary Theisen-Lappen and Nina Sterckx, owner of 1Kilo Weightlifting and Author of Strong Mind, on all things mindset for weightlifting! We dive deep on his strategies for mental resetting in competition, the power of visualization and imag…

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview our strongest guest yet, Olympian Mary Theisen-Lappen! We discuss her unconventional start in weightlifting, transitioning from her career in track and field at 28, the brutal qualifying process to compete at the Olympics, how her training for the 2025 World Championships is going, her struggl…

In this episode, Coach Calvin dives deep on the principles of programming for olympic weightlifting so that you can understand your own training or write your own program. This episode is a live recording of a lecture presented at the 2025 Summer Training Camp! *** WATCH THIS EPISODE → Click here! GET THE LECTURE SLIDES [FREE] → ⁠Download Them Here…

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Dr. Trevor Kimm on training through pain and injury. This episode is full of practical tools you can start using to improve your training when things don't go as planned! *** New: Competition Strong Team → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Week Trial!⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down the exact 25-Week Program they'll be using to prepare lifters for the 2026 Arnold Weightlifting Meet on their brand new Competition Strong Team! *** New: Competition Strong Team → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Week Trial! RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Pr…

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Max Aita. He's a 20 year weightlifting coach and lifter who trained under legendary coaches like Ivan Abadjiev, the creator of the Bulgarian weightlifting system, and is the only coach with 5 separate senior American record holding athletes. They discuss what the Bulgarian method actually was,…

In this episode, Coach Calvin and Coach Brian break down how to program squats for olympic weightlifting, the difference between squatting for leg strength vs. peaking your squat, how to progress your squat for a long time without stalling out, and how Calvin's new squat program works! *** NEW: THE 10-WEEK SQUAT PROGRAM → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Access Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠…

In this episode, we interview Coach Trent Crain! He's the head coach at Lindenwood University weightlifting, the most successful college weightlifting team in the country. We discuss what it takes to go to college for weightlifting, what mistakes high school lifters are making in their technique and programming, and where the future of college weig…

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down exactly how much protein weightlifters need and why it's important, whether quality of protein matters, their top tips for hitting your protein goals, and their opinions on protein cookies! *** NEW: HIGH VOLUME WEIGHTLIFTING PROGRAM → ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Access Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠…

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Dr. Travis Triplett, one of the worlds leading researchers in Women's Strength and Conditioning on the science behind adjusting your training program around your menstrual cycle, the impact of birth control on your lifts, and training through pregnancy! *** CONNECT WITH DR. TRAVIS → Contact He…

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In this episode, Coach Calvin dives deep on the principles of programming for olympic weightlifting so that you can understand your own training or write your own program. This episode is a live recording of a lecture presented at the 2025 Summer Training Camp! *** GET THE LECTURE SLIDES + BONUS MATERIALS FOR FREE → Download Them Here NEW: HIGH VOL…

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down the 15 most common olympic weightlifting programming mistakes, and how you can avoid them! *** NEW: HIGH VOLUME WEIGHTLIFTING PROGRAM → ⁠⁠⁠Get Access Here!⁠⁠⁠ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Top 5 Reasons You Haven't PR'd Your Olympic Lifts⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down the five BIGGEST reasons that olympic weightlifters haven't hit a PR in a while! *** NEW: HIGH VOLUME WEIGHTLIFTING PROGRAM → ⁠⁠Get Access Here!⁠⁠ SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Come Train With Us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠Top 5 Reasons You Haven't PR'd Your Olymp…

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! *** NEW: HIGH VOLUME WEIGHTLIFTING PROGRAM → ⁠Get Access Here!⁠ SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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! SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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. *** …

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! *** SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Come Train With…

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. *** SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Come Train With Us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUT…

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! *** SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Come Train With Us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠⁠Building Muscle Without Losing Yo…

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. *** SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Come Train With Us!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WATCH THIS EPI…

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…

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 …

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! *** SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠⁠⁠Come Train With Us!⁠⁠⁠ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠How To Train For Supertotal RECOMMENDED NEXT EPIS…

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. *** SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠⁠Come Train With Us!⁠⁠ WATCH THIS …

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. *** SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠Come Train With Us!⁠ WA…

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. *** SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → Come Train With Us! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUB…

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. *** WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠How To Prepare For Your First Olympic Weightlifting Competition…

Send us a text As many of you know, Hampton Morris is an Olympic Bronze Medalist, world record holder in the clean and jerk, as well as many other international and American records and titles. Support the show

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! *** WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → How To Build LOWER BODY Strength For Olympic Weightlifting RECOMME…

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)! *** WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠Olympic Weightlifting for Athletes RECOMMENDED NEX…

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. *** WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠⁠How To Write An Olympic Weightlifting Program RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISOD…

Send us a text Better Than Yesterday Podcast Apple and Spotify links below https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-than-yesterday/id1476337087 https://open.spotify.com/show/23ofD6TtCvtYT4TD7T3psN?si=1ed109c3f56740e8 Angelo Kelly is a talented National level weightlifter and host of Better Than Yesterday Podcast. We talk about our experience th…

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! *** WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠⁠⁠Top 6 Beginner Clean and Jerk Mistakes RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Send us a text Matt is the head coach of 4-Star Stregnth Weightlifting club. We discuss his journey through club ownership and what it takes to start a gym. Support the showThe Classic Lifts Media által

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 succe…

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! *** WATCH THI…

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. *** WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Get FAST Olympic Lifts RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Posterior Cha…

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! *** WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → Posterior Chain For Olympic Weightlifting RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE →Lower Back For Olympic Weightlifting [E…

Send us a text Kolbi Ferguson is an up and coming weightlifter from the US, competing in 109kg weight division. He is known for being relatively new to the weightlifting scene and lifting weights that exceed national records, demonstrating his raw strength and determination. Kolbi is one of only three US male lifters to qualify for USAW's highest s…

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. *** WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠3 Biggest Tips To Clean a…

Send us a text Katie Estep is a Youth and Jr World Champion and youth world record holder. We discuss winning world titles, stepping onto the big stage at Sr Worlds, and her future in weightlifting. Support the showThe Classic Lifts Media által

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! *** WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠⁠Hang Clean Vs. Fu…

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! *** WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠⁠⁠Strength Programming For Olympic Weightlifting RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE →⁠ ⁠3 Bigge…

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! *** WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠Should You Start Olympic Weightlifting⁠ in Your 30's? RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE →⁠ ⁠⁠Lower Back Training For Olympic Weightl…