Caffeine & Kilos ORIGIN STORY with Danny Lehr: Be Somebody Podcast Ep. 11

We caught up with Danny Lehr, an accomplished Cal Strength soldier and CEO of Caffeine & Kilos -- a lifestyle brand and coffee company.

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Road To NATIONALS Starts With A New Weightlifting Cycle!

The Cal Strength Weightlifting Team started their final cycle before USA Weightlifting Nationals / AO Finals! The E=ep^2 cycle brings a six week opportunity to sharpen the axe and get competition ready, although it will not be without its trials and tribulations. Our first Max Out Friday training session of the cycle wasn’t perfect but showed just how much potential everyone has if we tighten up the loose ends over the coming weeks.

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[VIDEO] The SECRET To Saving Any SPLIT JERK!

In this video, we break down the SECRET to saving any Split Jerk! Whether you're looking to improve your Clean and Jerk for CrossFit or become more confident and efficient at weightlifting, this video is for you.

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Max Out Friday Is Back: Weightlifting PR's & Wes Kitts Cleans 220kg (485lbs)!

Welcome back to Max Out Friday’s at Cal Strength! This was the teams last training session of the 3P Panther cycle. The atmosphere was electric and several lifters had PR performances!

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How To Clean: Olympic Weightlifting Technique (Beginners To Advanced)

In this video we break down our teaching progressions for how to Clean, the first part of the Clean & Jerk with demonstrations by American Record Holder Wes Kitts.

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Breaking Down E=ep^2: Peaking For Nationals & AO Finals

The E=ep^2 cycle will challenge you more mentally than it will physically but if you dial up your best effort every session, you are guaranteed to set new personal records!

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Weightlifting 101: How To Make BAR CONTACT? (BEGINNER TO ADVANCED)

In this video we’re answering the question, where should the bar make contact (with the body) in the Snatch & Clean.

Athlete Interview: Olympic Weightlifter Maddison Pannell

California Strength athlete Maddison "Mad Dog" Pannell has been on the team for just over a year and continues to get better every day! Today we sat down with Maddi to talk about training, where she comes from and where she wants to go in the sport of weightlifting!

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How To Assign Your Grip Width In The Clean

Assigning your grip width is the FIRST step you should take when learning how to Clean. Your grip width is ultimately going to dictate where the bar makes contact in your power position and what your front rack ultimately ends up looking like.

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