The first meet in the American Open Series (Reno, NV) was a great competition for our team! What I liked most about this competition was that there was National level competition but that lifters of all experience levels were participating and were able to get a feel for what it’s like to compete on the big stage.

Read through and see how the California Strength team performed!

Nicole LimApril 3, 2017American Open, Olympic weightlifting, California Strength, Series I, RenoComment

Setting Goals For Your Next Weightlifting Competition

I had recently spoke with a couple of new Olympic weightlifters and I had come to realize that after competing in one or two meets, they had no idea what their goals should have been prior to going into the competition! Goal setting is a critical part of competing and should never ever be overlooked.

Here are 5 examples of important milestone 'goals' to help you in setting goals before your next weightlifting competition.

Weightlifting Thoughts: Motivational Words From Teddy

A few motivational words by Theodore Roosevelt.

Olympic Weightlifting, Sports and CompetitionNicole LimFebruary 8, 2017Theodore Roosevelt, MotivationComment

How To Cut Weight For Your Next Weightlifting Competition

Managing your training weight should be complementary to your weightlifting program and long term goals. Like all things weightlifting, cutting weight is a skill in itself and is very individualized. At California Strength, we practice individualized but simple weight cutting techniques that have been fool proof for our athletes time and time again.

How To Coach Your Significant Other

Coaching your significant other is definitely a skill, and takes some serious practice, some would say finesse even, to maintain a environment that is conducive for training. Of course, you start with the best of intentions. You want them to lift well and would hate to jeopardize a training session because of your lack of coaching game. So here are a five simple tips to help you when coaching your significant other!

(Warning: Satire Ahead!)

Nicole LimDecember 26, 2016Comment

The OG Cal Strength Woman

Sandra was there during my first competition, which happened to be held at California Strength. She was in my same weight class and I thought she was absolutely crazy. Mad woman. Bonkers. A Coo Coo bird. She was screaming and talking to herself, slapping her own legs. Christ, just let me lift and get away from this lady. Later I learned that the 49 year-old mom of four really is equal parts crazy and awesome...

Community ContentNicole LimNovember 28, 2016weightlifting, crossfit, mobilityComment

The Growth of Women's Weightlifting

In 2012, there were 3,332 registered female USA Weightlifting members compared to an astonishing 8,600 female members today. Now, why has there been so much growth in what has traditionally been such a “masculine” sport?

California Strength Soldier - Jordan Weichers (63kg)

Here is the story of Jordan Weichers, a future star who's quiet and relentless determination will help to carve her name into the California Strength and USA Weightlifting history books in the years to come.

Here's What You Do When Bitten By The Weightlifting Bug

Just found weightlifting? Tried it for the first time? Love slamming bars?

Here are a few tips on how to keep the gainz train rolling...

Weightlifting 101: What Everyone Needs To Know Before Competing

If this is your first weightlifting meet, I would not worry about making a weight cut. Instead, go into the competition feeling comfortable and ready to focus your energy on making all of your lifts. If you are planning a weight cut, make sure to bring plenty of fluids as well as a nutrient dense snack to replenish your body before the competition begins.