Big Bend Strongcast
Brian Chambers
We talk weightlifting, athlete performance, mindset, and everything in between.
- 56 minutes 30 secondsHow To Build UPPER BODY Strength For Olympic Weightlifting, Which Sport Builds The Best Weightlifters, and Clean Complexes for Technique ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 18]
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!
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→ Posterior Chain Training For Olympic Weightlifting
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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
🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3-Day Team
🤝Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here
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PROGRAMS
🔥Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Week Olympic Lifting + BodyBuilding Program
🧪Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
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18 February 2025, 5:07 pm - 50 minutes 26 secondsHow To Get FAST Olympic Lifts and Training 3x a Week ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 17]
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.
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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
→ Posterior Chain Training For Olympic Weightlifting
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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
🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3-Day Team
🤝Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here
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PROGRAMS
🔥Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Week Olympic Lifting + BodyBuilding Program
🧪Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
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CONNECT
11 February 2025, 8:11 pm - 36 minutes 42 secondsPosterior Chain For Olympic Weightlifting, Squat Accessories, & Wrist Pain ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 16]
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!
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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
→Lower Back For Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 8]
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ASK A COACH
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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
🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3-Day Team
🤝Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here
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PROGRAMS
🔥Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Week Olympic Lifting + BodyBuilding Program
🧪Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
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CONNECT
4 February 2025, 6:36 pm - 36 minutes 4 seconds3 Biggest Tips For Heavier Clean & Jerks, Snatch Stability, & Core ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 15]
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.
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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
→ 3 Tips To PR Your Snatch, How To Start Olympic Weightlifting, & Accessory Frequency [Ep. 6]
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ASK A COACH
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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
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 3-Day Team
🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here
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PROGRAMS
🔥 Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿 The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍 OlyBuilding: 8-Week Olympic Lifting+BodyBuilding Program
🧪 Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
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CONNECT
28 January 2025, 5:53 pm - 46 minutes 22 secondsHang Clean vs. Full, Failing Snatches Behind, & When To Wear a Belt ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 14]
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!
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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
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ASK A COACH
→ Submit Your Questions Here
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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
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 3-Day Team
🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here
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PROGRAMS
🔥 Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿 The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍 OlyBuilding: 8-Week Olympic Lifting+BodyBuilding Program
🧪 Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
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CONNECT
21 January 2025, 5:09 pm - 45 minutes 40 secondsProgramming For Strength, Jerk Lockout, & More ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 13]
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!
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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
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ASK A COACH
→ Submit Your Questions Here
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FREE GUIDES
🫡 Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️ Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪 Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 5-Day Team
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 3-Day Team
🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here
***
PROGRAMS
🔥 Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿 The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍 OlyBuilding: 8-Week Olympic Lifting+BodyBuilding Program
🧪 Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
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CONNECT
14 January 2025, 8:30 am - 39 minutes 41 secondsOlympic Weightlifting In Your 30s, Plyometrics, & CrossFit ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 12]
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!
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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
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ASK A COACH
→ Submit Your Questions Here
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FREE GUIDES
🫡 Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️ Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪 Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 5-Day Team
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 3-Day Team
🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here
***
PROGRAMS
🔥 Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿 The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍 OlyBuilding: 8-Week Olympic Lifting+BodyBuilding Program
🧪 Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
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CONNECT
7 January 2025, 7:48 pm - 39 minutes 39 secondsGoal Setting Mistakes, Start Positions Tips, & Training With Knee Pain ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 11]
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!
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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
→ Olympic Weightlifting in Your 30's, Plyometrics, & CrossFit
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ASK A COACH
→ Submit Your Questions Here
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FREE GUIDES
🫡 Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️ Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪 Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 5-Day Team
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 3-Day Team
🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here
***
PROGRAMS
🔥 Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿 The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍 OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Week Olympic Lifting + BodyBuilding Program
🧪 Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
***
CONNECT
31 December 2024, 8:00 am - 44 minutes 2 secondsGetting Paid For Weightlifting, Mobility Benchmarks, & Bar Crash On Cleans ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep.10]
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!
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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
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ASK A COACH
→ Submit Your Questions Here
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FREE GUIDES
🫡 Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️ Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪 Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 5-Day Team
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 3-Day Team
🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here
***
PROGRAMS
🔥 Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿 The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍 OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Week Olympic Lifting + BodyBuilding Program
🧪 Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
***
CONNECT
24 December 2024, 3:00 pm - 46 minutes 14 secondsNEW IWF Weight Classes, Shoulder Mobility, Getting Out Of Your Head ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep.9]
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.
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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
→ Getting Paid For Weightlifting [Ep. 10]
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ASK A COACH
→ Submit Your Questions Here
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FREE GUIDES
🫡 Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️ Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪 Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 5-Day Team
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 3-Day Team
🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here
***
PROGRAMS
🔥 Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿 The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍 OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Week Olympic Lifting + BodyBuilding Program
🧪 Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
***
CONNECT
18 December 2024, 12:33 pm - 49 minutes 54 secondsLower Back Training For Olympic Lifting, Wide Jerk Grips, & AO Finals ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep 8]
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!
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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
→ Posterior Chain Training For Olympic Weightlifting
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ASK A COACH
→ Submit Your Questions Here
***
FREE GUIDES
🫡 Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program
🙆♂️ Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters
💪 Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters
***
COACHING
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 5-Day Team
🏋️♂️ Free Week: OlyStrong 3-Day Team
🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here
***
PROGRAMS
🔥 Welcome To Hell: 12-Week Weightlifting Program
🦿 The Classic: 16-Week Squat Focused Weightlifting Program
🦍 OlyBuilding2.0: 8-Week Olympic Lifting + BodyBuilding Program
🧪 Calvin’s 12-Week Weightlifting Program
***
CONNECT
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