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!

Olympic WeightliftingDavid SpitzOctober 12, 2020E=ep^2, cal strength cycle, cal strength program, cal strength weightlifting program, weightlifting program, olympic weightlifting program, olympic lifting program, ao finals, usa weightlifting, cal strength, california strength, weightlifting, olympic weightliftingComment

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.

Olympic Weightlifting, Strength trainingDavid SpitzSeptember 30, 2020accessory exercises for olympic weightlifting, hypertrophy training for weightlifting, bodybuilding exercises for olympic weightlifting, accessory work for olympic weightlifting, bodybuilding for weightlifting, olympic weightlifting hypertrophy, weightlifting program, bodybuilding, weightlifting, cal strength, california strengthComment

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!

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!

Olympic WeightliftingJake BakerAugust 25, 2020maddison pannell, cal strength, weightlifting, female weightlifting, female weightlifter, maddi, california strength, olympic weightliftingComment

Be Somebody Podcast: The Dave Spitz Interview

Dave 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.

Community Content, Olympic WeightliftingWes KittsJuly 27, 2020dave spitz, david spitz, be somebody podcast, wes kitts, 2021 Olympic Games, Tokyo Olympics, ca, cal strength, california strength, weightliftingComment

Macro stands for Macaroni right?

An Interview with California Strength Soldier Wes Kitts: Covering nutrition, training and supplements for an in-depth look into what makes the podium difference.

Sports and Competition, Olympic WeightliftingScott EsparzaOctober 18, 2016weightlifting, nutrition, macros, supplements, olympic, pre-workout, training, california strength, performance enhancing drugsComment

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.

Sports and Competition, Olympic WeightliftingNicole LimOctober 3, 2016women, weightlifting, training, california strength, strength, trainheroic, CrossFit, nutrition Comment

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...

Sports and Competition, Strength training, Olympic WeightliftingNicole LimSeptember 5, 2016weightlifting, women, california strength, training, trainheroic, program, competitionComment

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.

Sports and Competition, Strength training, Olympic WeightliftingNicole LimAugust 9, 2016weightlifting, competition, training, california strength, program Comment

The Squat Jerk: What does it take?

Leg strength, leg strength, leg strength... and great shoulder mobility and terrific overall stability. These three things are required for anyone who looks to compete in Olympic weightlifting using the Squat Jerk technique. What the Squat Jerk may remove in technical complexity (compared to the more common Split Jerk), it more than makes up for in brute strength and physical requirements.

Strength training, Olympic WeightliftingDavid SpitzJune 21, 2016CrossFit, california strength, weightlifting, training, Olympic, technique, mobility, Technique, Jerk, Squat Jerk, Overhead SquatComment