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!
Read MoreWe caught up with Danny Lehr, an accomplished Cal Strength soldier and CEO of Caffeine & Kilos -- a lifestyle brand and coffee company.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWelcome 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!
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreShould you use a Dynamic Start or a Static Start?
You may have the tendency to model your technique off of your favorite professional weightlifter but when it comes to YOUR technique, we need to use the start position that's best for your skill, experience and strength level.
In this video we break down the difference between the Dynamic and Static start and discuss the pros and cons of each technique.
Read MoreDave Spitz (the Godfather of California Strength) makes his first of many appearances on the Be Somebody Podcast to talk shop with Wes Kitts.
Dave holds recognition as one of the few USA Weightlifting Senior International Coaches in the country and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He’s been at the helm of California Strength serving as CEO, President and weightlifting coach.
In this interview, the guys go over the current status of the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan as well as their Olympic preparation, and announce California Strength's plan for the 2020 American Open in December.
Read MoreAssigning 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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