Last Set Best Set | Olympic Weightlifting Podcast

Last Set Best Set | Olympic Weightlifting Podcast

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Episodes 83
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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What It Takes To Be An Elite Weightlifter ft. USAW Manager [Ep. 82: Sean Rigsby]

Jun 09, 2026 1h 42m

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! ********Shop All…

How To Build Upper Body Strength For Olympic Weightlifting: Exercise Selection, Progressions, and Programming

Jun 02, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how to build upper body strength for olympic weightlifting including the key exercises for strength, which accessories to choose, and how to…

The Strength vs. Technique Debate, What CalStrength Was Really Like, and Lessons from Glenn Pendlay

May 26, 2026 1h 36m

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview multi-sport professional strength athlete, weightlifting coach, and gym owner Tom Sroka! They break down the strength vs. technique debate,…

The Enhanced Games Were... Something [Bonus Ep]

May 25, 2026 20m Bonus

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin recap the Enhanced Games with a focus on the weightlifting event! Let us know what you thought in the comments!********FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4,…

How We Classify Weightlifters As Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced: Soviet System vs. Pendlay System, and Programming for Each Level [Ep. 79]

May 20, 2026 1h 11m

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down why the most popular ways coaches classify athletes as beginner, intermediate, and advanced including the soviet master of sport system and…

The CEO of USA Weightlifting [Ep. 78: Matt Sicchio]

May 12, 2026 1h 53m

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Matt Sicchio, the CEO of USA Weightlifting to discuss the the biggest challenges USA Weightlifting is focused on, what it takes to be an elite…

Peaking for a Weightlifting Meet (Free Program): Sn/CJ Frequency, Squat Volume, Accessory Selection, and Trusting The Taper [Ep. 77]

May 05, 2026 52m

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down their new FREE 7-Week Competition Peak Program including Snatch + Clean & Jerk frequency, Squat volume, and selecting the right accessory…

The (Real) Reason You’re In Pain ft. Dr. Neville Chu [Ep. 76]

Apr 28, 2026 1h 38m

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 training, why weightlifters need to redefine…

Weightlifting University Nationals Recap, Intuitive Weightlifting, and New Videos Coming Soon [Ep. 75]

Apr 21, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss Calvin's recent competition, the University National Championships. We break down why Uni's is a unique competition for USA Weightlifting,…

50 Years Of Old School Weightlifting Methods ft. Leo Totten

Apr 14, 2026 55m

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 the clean and press when it was an event in the…

Team Culture In Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 73]

Apr 07, 2026 50m

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 the team!********Shop All Programs!→…

Athletic Weightlifting, Sprinting + Jumping for Weightlifters, and Using Strength & Conditioning Principles ft. Khrys Speed (@kdotspeed) [Ep. 72]

Mar 31, 2026 1h 43m

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin Interview Khrys Speed AKA @kdotspeed on his unique approach to developing weightlifting including his use of strength and conditioning principles he…

Olympic Weightlifting For Youth, 60+ Masters, and Rehab with Squat University Q&A [Ep. 71]

Mar 24, 2026 34m

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 approach weightlifting for younger kids, how we teach…

Garage Strength on Building Athletic Weightlifters, Using Olympic Lifts for Athletes, and the Formula that Builds Champions [Ep. 70]

Mar 17, 2026 1h 18m

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 Olympians, 60 Team USA Athletes, and over 100…

Olympic Weightlifting Ratios: Useful or a Waste Of Time?

Mar 10, 2026 53m

In this episode of the Last Set Best Set Podcast, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss the different types of weightlifting ratios including olympic lift to strength lifts and olympic lift to…

The Difference Between Olympians and Casuals, Mindset Similarities Among Champions, and Lessons Learned From Glenn Pendlay ft. Weightlifting House [Ep. 68]

Mar 04, 2026 1h 4m

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 lessons he learned from Glenn Pendlay, what he's…

How We Program Weightlifting Complexes for Technique and Strength [Ep. 67]

Feb 25, 2026 59m

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 complexes for technique vs. strength, and how they…

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]

Feb 17, 2026 1h 17m

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…

I'm Opening A Gym At 21 [Ep. 65]

Feb 10, 2026 1h 4m

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss the process for opening Calvin's new gym, Lion Heart Weightlifting in St. Louis, MO!****************Shop All Programs!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find…

USA’s Next Olympic Weightlifting Champion? (Caden Cahoy Interview) [Ep. 64]

Feb 03, 2026 53m

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…

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