Damron's Favorite Stretch and Chevy's BIG Clean & Jerk on Max Out Friday!

This video is from the team's Max Out Friday training session on October 30th, 2020! The team had heavy singles in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk as we finished week three of the E=ep^2 mesocycle. Nathan Damron arrives at the gym for a pre-Nationals training camp and shows us his favorite stretch. Chevy and Izzy win the day with big lifts!

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Max Out Friday: Who's More SHREDDED? and a 210kg Clean & Jerk!

This video is from the team's Max Out Friday training session on October 23rd, 2020! The team had heavy singles in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk as we finished week two of the E=ep^2 mesocycle. Maddison takes advice from an Instagram Coach, Chevy & Maddison have a flex off and Wes and Kelly go big in the Clean & Jerk!

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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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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.

Will BODYBUILDING Make You A Better Weightlifter?

In this video, we’re giving you a license to become a JACKED weightlifter and reasons why bodybuilding and accessory exercises are critical for your long term success. If your weightlifting program doesn’t include accessory exercises that challenge you in a variety of strength training domains, you’re leaving serious gains on the table.

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How To Squat Properly: 3 TIPS To PR Your Back Squat

In this video we're sharing THREE of our best tips to help you squat properly which should lead to a PR Back Squat! At the end of this video are three of our favorite lower body accessory exercises you need to be doing for stronger legs… These are non-negotiable!