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In this episode, Coach Brian interviews Katie Estep and her Coach, Kevin Simons about their preparation for 2026 Worlds, her journey in the sport from 12 to 22, and how training in her new weight class has been going.
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In this episode, Coach Brian interviews Miranda Ulrey, one of USA Weightlifting top female weightlifters and 2026 Worlds Silver Medalist to learn more about how she trains, the mindset tools that have helped her overcome competition struggles, and the experience cutting down a weight class while getting stronger.
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In this episode, Coach Brian interviews Chealsea Enemor, a form powerlifting world champion and deadlift world record holder who decided to switch to weightlifting, and has seen a fast rise in the sport.
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In this episode, Coach Brian interviews Trey Vaughn, the coach behind Ella Nicholson's rapid growth in weightlifting, about Ella's transition from CrossFit to Weightlifting, what her training looks to fill out the 86kg weight class in preparation for the 2026 IWF World Championships, and the program behind her 400lb Back Squat PR!
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In this episode, Coach Brian interviews USA World Team Member, Kolbi Ferguson about his training leading up to the 2026 Weightlifting World Championships, what his first time snatching was like, and his goals for the sport of weightlifting .
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down USA Weightlifting's proposal to remove the press-out rule. They also propose other changes to the sport to help increase participation and viewership.
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In this episode, Coach Calvin interviews Junior World Champion Ella Nicholson about her training leading up to the 2026 Weightlifting World Championships, moving up a weight class, and the road to the 2028 Olympic Podium.
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down exactly how to break out of a squat plateau, wether you've been stuck for 6 months or over year, this episode will help you finally set a new PR!
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Seb from Weightlifting House about the greatest lifts, battles, and upsets from the golden era of weightlifting.
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin critique a followers' training program and show you exactly what we would change to fix it!
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