Last Set Best Set | Olympic Weightlifting Podcast
Episodes
Peaking for a Weightlifting Meet (Free Program): Sn/CJ Frequency, Squat Volume, Accessory Selection, and Trusting The Taper [Ep. 77]
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down their new FREE 7-Week Competition Peak Program including Snatch + Clean & Jerk frequency,...
The (Real) Reason You’re In Pain ft. Dr. Neville Chu [Ep. 76]
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Dr. Neville Chu, the owner of Legacy Rehab and Performance on the difference between rehab and...
Weightlifting University Nationals Recap, Intuitive Weightlifting, and New Videos Coming Soon [Ep. 75]
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss Calvin's recent competition, the University National Championships. We break down why Uni...
50 Years Of Old School Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo Totten
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin bring back Coach Leo Totten for round two! We discuss some of the methods weightlifters used to train th...
50 Years Of Old School Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo Totten
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin bring back Coach Leo Totten for round two! We discuss some of the methods weightlifters used to train th...
Team Culture In Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 73]
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down why team culture is important, what the culture red flags are, and who sets the standard for ...
Athletic Weightlifting, Sprinting + Jumping for Weightlifters, and Using Strength & Conditioning Principles ft. Khrys Speed (@kdotspeed) [Ep. 72]
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin Interview Khrys Speed AKA @kdotspeed on his unique approach to developing weightlifting including his us...
Olympic Weightlifting For Youth, 60+ Masters, and Rehab with Squat University Q&A [Ep. 71]
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin answer a few questions submitted in our discord including how we approa...
Garage Strength on Building Athletic Weightlifters, Using Olympic Lifts for Athletes, and the Formula that Builds Champions [Ep. 70]
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Dane Miller, the Owner of Garage Strength and coach of 15 Oly...
Olympic Weightlifting Ratios: Useful or a Waste Of Time?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss the different types of weightlifting ratios including olympic l...
The Difference Between Olympians and Casuals, Mindset Similarities Among Champions, and Lessons Learned From Glenn Pendlay ft. Weightlifting House [Ep. 68]
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Seb Ostrowicz, the owner of Weightlifting House about the les...
How We Program Weightlifting Complexes for Technique and Strength [Ep. 67]
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down different types of weightlifting complexes, how to use compl...
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]
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
I'm Opening A Gym At 21 [Ep. 65]
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss the process for opening Calvin's new gym, Lion Heart Weightlifting in St. Louis, MO!********...
USA’s Next Olympic Weightlifting Champion? (Caden Cahoy Interview) [Ep. 64]
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Caden Cahoy, 2024 Junior World Champion Weightlifter and 2028 Olympic hopeful about his decisi...
Calorie Intake, Macro Splits, and Supplements for Olympic Weightlifting (Nutrition Masterclass with Dr. Harty) [Ep. 63]
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Patrick Harty gives our team a live workshop focusing on the nutrition priorities for weightlifters including how to calculate yo...
Travis Cooper’s 7 Lessons From Coach Glenn Pendlay
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Travis Cooper, 7x National champion, 2x Pan Am Medalist, and Host of the Weightlifting Scoop P...
Behind The Scenes: 2025 Recap and 2026 Plans [Ep. 61]
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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!********New...
180kg Snatcher’s Top 7 Weightlifting Lessons @Anti_lifter [Ep. 60]
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, th...
Programming With Max Aita, Leo Totten, and Trent Crain [Ep. 59]
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Coach Brian and Calvin share their favorite programming discussions from interviews with Max Aita, Leo Totten, and Trent Crain!***New:...
50 Years of Forgotten Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo Totten
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ru...
50 Years of Forgotten Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo Totten
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ru...
Get Access to Four Private Workshops on Bar Path, Mindset, Programming, and Nutrition
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How To Write A Weightlifting Program: Exercise Selection, Micro/Meso/Macro Cycles, and Loading Strategies [Ep. 57]
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Coach Brian and Calvin break down their process for writing olympic weightlifting programs, from establishing your goals, setting time...
How To Win High-School Weightlifting States ft. Aaron Paille [Ep. 56]
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 U...
An Inside Look Into Our Training For Masters Worlds [Ep. 55]
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Coach Brian and Calvin break down their approach to programming, technique, and attempt selection for two athletes competing at the 2...
Power Clean Debates, Velocity Based Training, and S&C Programming ft. FSU Strength Coach Josh Storms [Ep 54]
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Coach Brian and Calvin interview FSU Football's Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Josh Storms. They discuss the biggest lesson ...
Top 5 Olympic Weightlifting Mistakes CrossFitters Make [Ep. 52]
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian joins Kyle Spears from the Be The Exception Podcast to discuss the biggest olympic weightlifting technique and programmin...
How To Build A Champion Weightlifter Mindset ft. Wil Fleming [Ep. 52]
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Coach Wil Fleming, he's the coach behind 2024 Olympians Mary Theisen-Lappen and Nina Sterc...
Glenn Pendlay, Training With Hampton Morris, & Making Team USA [Ep. 51]
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this story time episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin share their most impactful moments in weightlifting, from training with legendary coach Glen...
Becoming an Olympian ft. Mary Theisen-Lappen
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview our strongest guest yet, Olympian Mary Theisen-Lappen! We discuss her unconventional start in ...
Bar Path 101: The Key To Olympic Weightlifting [Live Lecture] (Ep. 49)
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Calvin dives deep on the principles of programming for olympic weightlifting so that you can understand your own training or wr...
How To Train Through Pain and Injury with Dr. Trevor Kimm [Ep. 48]
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
How To Peak For A Weightlifting Meet (25-Week Program) [Ep. 47]
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Weightl...
Bulgarian Weightlifting EXPLAINED ft. Max Aita [Ep 46]
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Max Aita. He's a 20 year weightlifting coach and lifter who trained under legendary coache...
How To Program Squats For Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 45]
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Calvin and Coach Brian break down how to program squats for olympic weightlifting, the difference between squatting for leg str...
How Lindenwood Built A College Weightlifting Dynasty [Ep. 44]
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Coach Trent Crain! He's the head coach at Lindenwood University weightlifting, the most successful college weightlif...
How To Hit Your Protein Goals For Olympic Weightlifting [Ep 43]
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down exactly how much protein weightlifters need and why it's important, whether quality of pr...
The Science Of Weightlifting for Women: Training Around Your Menstrual Cycle, How Birth Control Impacts Your Lifts, and Olympic Weightlifting During Pregnancy ft. Dr. Travis Triplett [Ep. 42]
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Dr. Travis Triplett, one of the worlds leading researchers in Women's Strength and Conditi...
Bonus: 2025 Summer Training Camp Recap [Ep 41]
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NEW: HIGH VOLUME WEIGHTLIFTING PROGRAM→ Get Access Here!WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE→ Top 5 R...
Programming101: Live Lecture with Calvin Lackey [Ep. 40]
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Calvin dives deep on the principles of programming for olympic weightlifting so that you can understand your own training or wr...
Top 15 Programming Mistakes In Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 39]
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down the 15 most common olympic weightlifting programming mistakes, and how you can avoid them!***...
Top 5 Reasons You Haven't PR'd Your Olympic Lifts [Ep. 38]
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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: ...
Should You Lift Heavier In Training or Competition, Making Meets More Exciting, and Underrated Nationals Performances [Ep 37]
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down Calvin's controversial take about PR's in competition, discuss what would make weightlifting ...
5 Benefits of High Volume Training for Olympic Weightlifting, Weightlifting Variation Mistakes, and Would You Rather? [Ep 36]
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down everything you need to know about high-volume training for Olympic weightlifting, cover the m...
6 Mindset Shifts Every Weightlifter Needs To Hear, Squats Before Olympic Lifts, and USA Weightlifting Missing The Point?
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down their biggest pieces of mindset advice for olympic weightlifters from their 15 years of exper...
How Often Should You Max Out In Olympic Weightlifting, Front Rack Position for Cleans vs. Jerks, and How to Fix The Junior to Senior Drop Off in USA Weightlifting [Ep. 34 ft. Calvin Lackey]
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 dif...
How Often Should You Train For Olympic Weightlifting, Warming Up For Competitions, and Weightlifting Debate [Ep 33 ]
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wee...
Building Muscle Without Losing Your Olympic Lifts, Staying Over The Bar, and Snatch Variation Brackets
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Top 6 Beginner Snatch Mistakes, Why Most Weightlifters Never Reach Their Potential, Underrated Accessory Work, and Ranting About Bodyweight [Ep. 31 with Calvin Lackey]
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Technique vs. Strength: Which One Is Limiting Your Olympic Lifts, How To Fix Tipping Forward In The Squat, and When To Use Straps In Training ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 30]
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down the difference between strength and technique for olympic weightlifting as well as three tech...
Beginner vs. Intermediate Programming, Power/Strength DSI Test, and Lessons From High-Volume Olympic Weightlifting Training with Calvin Lackey [Ep. 29]
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down the differences in olympic weightlifting, strength, and accessory programming for beginner li...
Supertotal: Powerlifting + Weightlifting Training, RPE For Olympic Lifts, and Weightlifter Shoutouts [Ep. 28]
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how to program for supertotal (olympic weightlifting AND powerlifting), how we use RPE for th...
5 Olympic Weightlifting Programming Mistakes, Competition Strategies, and Recovery Methods with Calvin Lackey [Ep. 27]
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down five of the biggest programming mistakes coaches and lifters should avoid. They also dive dee...
Inside the Legendary LSUS Weightlifting Program ft. Aaron Addams [Ep. 26 with Calvin Lackey]
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Aaron Addams, coach of the legendary LSUS Collegiate Weightlifting Program about how their tra...
High School Football to Olympic Weightlifting, Shoulder Health Exercises, and Overcoming Mental Blocks ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 25]
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin dive deep on how high school football players can transition to competing in olympic weightlifting, brea...
First Olympic Weightlifting Competition Tips, Training 30 mins/day, and How To Structure Mobility Work [Ep. 24 ft. Calvin Lackey]
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
LOWER BODY Strength For Olympic Weightlifting, Weightlifting Complexes, and Technique Drills [Ep. 23 ft. Calvin Lackey]
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin dive deep on how to build lower body strength for olympic weightlifting, what the purpose of weightlifti...
Olympic Lifting for Athletes, High Rep Squats, and Front Rack Mobility [Ep. 22 ft. Calvin Lackey]
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
How To Write An Olympic Weightlifting Program, Slide vs. Stomp, and Bench Press for Weightlifters [Ep. 21 ft. Calvin Lackey]
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin dive deep on how they write olympic weightlifting programs, how to incorporate bench press into your wei...
Top 6 Beginner Clean & Jerk Mistakes, Falling to Knees On Snatches, & What Should You Do After Girls Weightlifting Season [Ep. 20 ft. Calvin Lackey]
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 snatchi...
High School Weightlifting To Team USA ft. Danny Camargo, Aaron Paille, & Sean Coultis [Ep. 19]
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian interviews Senior International Coach and Florida Weightlifting President, Danny Camargo about what it takes to make Team...
How To Build UPPER BODY Strength For Olympic Weightlifting, Which Sport Builds The Best Weightlifters, and Clean Complexes for Technique ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 18]
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sport...
How To Get FAST Olympic Lifts and Training 3x a Week ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 17]
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fa...
Posterior Chain For Olympic Weightlifting, Squat Accessories, & Wrist Pain ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 16]
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss how to build a strong posterior chain for weightlifting, break down the best accessories to buil...
3 Biggest Tips For Heavier Clean & Jerks, Snatch Stability, & Core ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 15]
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss the three biggest drivers of progress in the clean and jerk - strength, technique, and programming. They also cov...
Hang Clean vs. Full, Failing Snatches Behind, & When To Wear a Belt ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 14]
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mi...
Programming For Strength, Jerk Lockout, & More ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 13]
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Olympic Weightlifting In Your 30s, Plyometrics, & CrossFit ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 12]
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how to start olympic weightlifting in your 30's, whether plyometrics are actually useful for olympic lifte...
Goal Setting Mistakes, Start Positions Tips, & Training With Knee Pain ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 11]
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss common mistakes weightlifters make in their goal setting, break down the ideal start position fo...
Getting Paid For Weightlifting, Mobility Benchmarks, & Bar Crash On Cleans ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep.10]
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ,...
NEW IWF Weight Classes, Shoulder Mobility, Getting Out Of Your Head ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep.9]
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Lower Back Training For Olympic Lifting, Wide Jerk Grips, & AO Finals ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep 8]
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Two a Day Workouts, Going Heavy, & Pulls for Weightlifting ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 7]
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
3 Tips To PR Your Snatch, Beginner Olympic Lifting, & Accessory Frequency ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 6]
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Best Weightlifting Shoes, Accessories, and Losing Motivation ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 5]
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin cover the benefits of weightlifting shoes and which ones we recommend, how to implement accessory work i...
Handling Bad Training Days, Clean Plateus, & Olympic Weightlifting Splits ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 4]
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
Core For Olympic Lifters, Competition Attempts, & Heavy Technique Work ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 3]
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss core training for olympic weightlifting including their top exercises. They also cover how to ch...
Cleaning More Than You Jerk, Clarking Cleans, & Are You Getting Weaker? Ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep.2]
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 happe...
Early Arm Bend, Squat Ratios, & Tapering For Competition Ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 1]
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...