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!⁠ RE…

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 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! RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠…

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. *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Upper Body Strength for Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 18]⁠⁠ A…

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Upper Body Strength for Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 18]⁠ ASK A…

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)! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Which Sports Build The Best Weightlifters? ASK A …

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. *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Upper Body Strength for Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 18] ASK A COACH …

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Biggest Tips For Heavier Clean and Jerks [Ep. 15]⁠ ASK A COACH →⁠⁠⁠⁠Sub…

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

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! *** RECOMMEND…

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. *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Posterior Chain Training For Olympic Weightlifting ASK A COACH →⁠Submit Your Ques…

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE →Lower Back For Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 8] *** ASK A COACH →Submit Your Questions Here *** FREE GUIDES 🫡Weightl…

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. *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → 3 Tips To PR Your Snatch, How T…

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

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE →⁠ 3 Biggest Tips For Heav…

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE →⁠ ⁠3 Biggest Tips For Heavier Clean & Jerks, Snatch Stability, and Core Exercises for Olympi…

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE →⁠ ⁠⁠Lower Back Training For Olympic Weightlifting, Jerk Grip Width, and Calvin's Recent Competition Recap! *** ASK A COACH → ⁠⁠⁠Submi…

Send us a text Mary is an Olympian in the Paris Olympics, World Silver Medalist, and US National Record holder. We discuss her weightlifting journey from the beginning to the Paris Olympics and beyond. Support the showThe Classic Lifts Media

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠Olympic Weightlifting in Your 30's, Plyometrics, & CrossFit *** ASK A COACH → ⁠Submit Your Ques…

Send us a text Meredith is a staple of USAW, winning SR Worlds and Pan American championships in the women's 71kg weight category. We discuss her winning the world championship, her journey through the Olympic quad, and her recently announced retirement. Support the showThe Classic Lifts Media

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠NEW IWF Weight Classes! *** ASK A COACH → ⁠⁠Submit Your Questions Here⁠⁠ *** FREE GUIDES 🫡 ⁠⁠Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Pro…

Send us a text Brad is an elite masters weightlifter in the M50 67kg class. He is a National Record Holder, multiple time National and American Open Final Champion, as well as a Triple Crown recipient. We discuss lifting as a masters, the separation of USA Masters Weightlifting from USAW, his time with Catalyst Athletics, and his goals as a weightl…

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. *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠Getting Paid For Weightlifting [Ep. 10] *** ASK A COACH → ⁠⁠⁠Submit Your Questions Here⁠⁠⁠ *** FREE GUIDES 🫡 ⁠⁠⁠Weightlifti…

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠Posterior Chain Training For Olympic Weightlifting *** ASK A COACH → ⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit Your Questions Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** FREE GUI…

Send us a text Nate Cerwinske is an editor for weightlifting house producing some of the best media in the Olympic weightlifting space. He is known for his solo documentary, Hamp The Champ, as well as his popular youtube channel. Nate is also a talented weightlifter competing at many USAW national level competitions. Support the show…

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Posterior Chain Training For Olympic Weightlifting⁠ *** ASK A COACH → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit Yo…

Send us a text Carissa is an Olympian representing USAW at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the 63kg weight class. Carissa has also works on several boards within USAW, the National Strength and Condition Association, and USADA. We discuss her time as an athlete, the Olympic qualification process, how life changes after becoming an Olympian, and her po…

Send us a text Brittany is the founder and head coach of Bexar Barbell (pronounced bear). We discuss what its like coaching a club with over 250 athletes, some of her elite lifters such as Aaron Williams and Celia Gold, and a few coaching philosophies that have made her one of the best in USAW. Support the show…

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 BIGGEST Tips For Heavier Clean & Jerks, Snatch Stability, and Core for Olympic Weightlifting ***…

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. *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Posterior Chain Training For Olympic Weightlifting *** ASK A COACH → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit Your Questions Here⁠…

Send us a text Wil Fleming is the coach of USAW lifter Mary Theisen-Lappen. Wil is also the Owner of One Kilo, a high level weightlifting club and company producing the best knee sleeves on the market. Enjoy! https://1kilo.shop/ Support the show

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Posterior Chain Training For Olympic Weightlifting⁠ *** ASK A COACH → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit Your Questions Here⁠⁠…

Send us a text Seb and I have a great conversation about all things weightlifting, including the Paris Olympics and the historical 73kg upset. Support the showThe Classic Lifts Media

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. *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Programming for Strength *** ASK A COACH →…

Send us a text Tripp is the father and coach of Hampton Morris, arguably the best US male weightlifter of all time. We discuss his journey as a coach, Hampton's Olympic Journey, and the future of both himself and Hampton. Support the showThe Classic Lifts Media

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"? *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Programming for Strength⁠ *** ASK A COACH → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit Your Questio…

Send us a text Caden is the 2024 73kg class Jr World Champion and a top ranked USA Weightlifter. Caden nearly qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, narrowly missing a 193kg Clean & Jerk to qualify and match the American record set by Olympian CJ Cummings. We discuss Caden's journey as an athlete and ambition for the Olympic dream! Support the show…

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! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Programming for Strength⁠ *** ASK A COACH → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit Your Questions Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **…

Send us a text Kyle Fields is a head coach for 1440 Collective, a renown USAW Weightlifting gym gaining notoriety from the incredible athletes they're producing. Support the showThe Classic Lifts Media

Send us a text Cory Aun is a teacher and coach at St. Cloud Highschool. He has coached many FHSAA state champion athletes and is also a gifted Master's Weightlifter. Enjoy! Support the showThe Classic Lifts Media

Send us a text Adler Edwards is the owner and founder of Kilos Against Cancer. Kilos Against Cancer donates to the people and families affected by cancer. Listen to his story and vision for Kilos Against Cancer in this inspiring episode. You can donate at his website linked below or reach out via website or Instagram. https://kilosagainstcancer.org…

Send us a text My lovely wife and I have a fun discussion about the USAW performance at JR Worlds over a couple glasses of wine! Support the showThe Classic Lifts Media

Send us a text Senior International Coach Danny Camargo comes on the podcast to discuss his journey from athlete to coach, USAW, and his coaching philosophy Support the showThe Classic Lifts Media

Send us a text Sean Hutchinson is a Florida Elite Team Member, LSUS alumnus, elite 61kg weightlifter, and my good friend. Sean comes on the podcast to discuss his National Championships curse, LSUS, his goals as a elite masters lifter, the phenomenon prestigious featherweight lifters from our small town in Florida, and much more. Support the show…

Send us a text Aaron Adams comes on The Classic Lifts to discuss his time as an athlete, the glory days of LSUS, his role at LSUS as a professor and collegiate team coach, the upcoming Tyr weightlifting shoes, and more. LSUS Weightlifting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lsusweightlifting/ Support the show…

Send us a text 7x National Champion and international team member, Travis Cooper, comes on the podcast to discuss his weightlifting career as an athlete, being the New England WSO President, and the mindset of champion. Travis Cooper's podcast - The Weightlifting Scoop on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weightlifting-scoop-…

Send us a text Jonathan Garcia was an elite national lifter working his way onto the international stage, representing the US at the 2008 JR World Championship before life events forced him to step away from the barbell. Jonathan discovers powerlifting later in life and becomes one of the most elite powerlifters the world has ever seen. Find Jonath…