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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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Episodes
Catalyst Athletics Explains Why Your Technique Is Still Bad, How some Training Cycles Go PERFECT But Don't End In PR's, and What He Still Has Left To Accomplish [Ep. 66]
2/17/2026
In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Greg Everett, the owner of Catalyst Athletics, coach of over 40 National and International weightlifters, and author of Olympic Weightlifting: A Guide for Athletes and Coaches!
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Duration:01:17:13
I'm Opening A Gym At 21 [Ep. 65]
2/10/2026
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss the process for opening Calvin's new gym, Lion Heart Weightlifting in St. Louis, MO!
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🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
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Duration:01:04:17
USA’s Next Olympic Weightlifting Champion? (Caden Cahoy Interview) [Ep. 64]
2/3/2026
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Caden Cahoy, 2024 Junior World Champion Weightlifter and 2028 Olympic hopeful about his decision to go up a weight class, the strength benchmarks he needs to hit for his goal of a 165kg Snatch and 215kg Clean and Jerk, and their approach to competition strategy!
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Duration:00:53:50
Calorie Intake, Macro Splits, and Supplements for Olympic Weightlifting (Nutrition Masterclass with Dr. Harty) [Ep. 63]
1/27/2026
In this episode, Dr. Patrick Harty gives our team a live workshop focusing on the nutrition priorities for weightlifters including how to calculate your calorie, protien, carb, and fat intake, which supplements are actually worth your time, and answers some questions from the team!
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Duration:01:29:19
Travis Cooper’s 7 Lessons From Coach Glenn Pendlay
1/20/2026
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Travis Cooper, 7x National champion, 2x Pan Am Medalist, and Host of the Weightlifting Scoop Podcast on the 7 BIGGEST lessons he learned from legendary coach Glenn Pendlay!
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🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
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Duration:01:02:12
Behind The Scenes: 2025 Recap and 2026 Plans [Ep. 61]
1/13/2026
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin recap the growth of the podcast in 2025, how their training went, and what is coming in 2026!
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🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
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Duration:01:09:37
180kg Snatcher’s Top 7 Weightlifting Lessons @Anti_lifter [Ep. 60]
1/8/2026
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin sit down with Derek Beauchamp aka @anti_lifter and discuss his journey in the sport of weightlifting, the biggest changes he's made to his training, and the 7 best pieces of weightlifting advice he's learned!
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🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
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Duration:02:03:17
Programming With Max Aita, Leo Totten, and Trent Crain [Ep. 59]
12/9/2025
In this episode Coach Brian and Calvin share their favorite programming discussions from interviews with Max Aita, Leo Totten, and Trent Crain!
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🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
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Duration:00:35:47
50 Years of Forgotten Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo Totten
12/4/2025
In this episode, Coach Calvin and Coach Brian interview Leo Totten, a 50 year veteran of the sport and owner of East Coast Gold, one of the longest running and most dominant weightlifting clubs in the country. We discuss Leo's beginnings in the sport watching legends like Steve Stanko, Bob Bednarski, and Fred Lowe compete at York Barbell in the 1960's, training in his broom closet, to competing at the 1984 Olympic Trials. We also discuss how training has changed over the last 50 years, and what modern lifts can learn from old school methods. And finally, we cover the importance of coaching development for coaches of all experience levels.
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🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
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Duration:01:24:09
How To Write A Weightlifting Program: Exercise Selection, Micro/Meso/Macro Cycles, and Loading Strategies [Ep. 57]
11/18/2025
In this episode Coach Brian and Calvin break down their process for writing olympic weightlifting programs, from establishing your goals, setting timelines, selecting your exercises, and creating your micro, meso, and macro cycles. If you love learning about programming, this is for you!
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🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
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Duration:00:46:30
How To Win High-School Weightlifting States ft. Aaron Paille [Ep. 56]
11/11/2025
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.
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🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
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Duration:01:03:59
An Inside Look Into Our Training For Masters Worlds [Ep. 55]
11/4/2025
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.
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🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
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Duration:00:46:04
Power Clean Debates, Velocity Based Training, and S&C Programming ft. FSU Strength Coach Josh Storms [Ep 54]
10/29/2025
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 also cover how social media is making kids stronger than ever, what training looks like in season vs. off season, how he uses velocity based training with over 100 athletes, and coach Storms gives some advice to young coaches.
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🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
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Duration:01:05:01
Top 5 Olympic Weightlifting Mistakes CrossFitters Make [Ep. 52]
10/21/2025
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!
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🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
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Duration:00:50:28
How To Build A Champion Weightlifter Mindset ft. Wil Fleming [Ep. 52]
10/14/2025
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 imagery, addressing perfectionism, and understanding how your identity in weightlifting could impact your long term performance!
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🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
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Duration:00:54:26
Glenn Pendlay, Training With Hampton Morris, & Making Team USA [Ep. 51]
10/7/2025
In this story time episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin share their most impactful moments in weightlifting, from training with legendary coach Glenn Pendlay, Making Team USA 3x in 2021, getting invited to Lindenwood University, and living and training with Hampton Morris leading up to his medal performance at the 2024 Olympics
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🔥Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
🧪Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
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Duration:01:27:58
Becoming an Olympian ft. Mary Thiesen-Lappen
9/30/2025
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 struggles dealing with body image, and her future in the sport.
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🔥Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
🧪Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
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Duration:01:09:39
Bar Path 101: The Key To Olympic Weightlifting [Live Lecture] (Ep. 49)
9/23/2025
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!
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🔥Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
🧪Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
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Duration:00:10:06
How To Train Through Pain and Injury with Dr. Trevor Kimm [Ep. 48]
9/16/2025
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!
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Duration:00:56:07
How To Peak For A Weightlifting Meet (25-Week Program) [Ep. 47]
9/9/2025
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!
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FREE GUIDES
🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
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COACHING
🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 5-Day Team
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🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 5-Day Team
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PROGRAMS
🔥Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Wk Weightlifting + Bodybuilding Program
🧪Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🔊 Calvin's 12-Week High Volume Weightlifting Program
🦿 Calvin's 10-Week Squat Program
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Duration:00:45:46