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How Ella Nicholson Trains To Break Weightlifting Records [Ep. 97: Trey Vaughn]
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In this episode, Coach Brian interviews Trey Vaughn, the coach behind Ella Nicholson's rapid growth in weightlifting, about Ella's transition from CrossFit to Weightlifting, what her training looks to fill out the 86kg weight class in preparation for the 2026 IWF World Championships, and the program behind her 400lb Back Squat PR!
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Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
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🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/wl101-pod)
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/mobility101-pod)
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/accessories101-pod)
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29 Sept 2026
How Kolbi Ferguson Trains For Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 96]
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In this episode, Coach Brian interviews USA World Team Member, Kolbi Ferguson about his training leading up to the 2026 Weightlifting World Championships, what his first time snatching was like, and his goals for the sport of weightlifting .
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→ (https://episodes.fm/1469816452/episode/NWM3NGY0Y2YtYWQzMy00YTZjLWJhZDYtYTkxMDM1MWYxZGVm)The Difference Between Casuals and Olympians ft. Seb (https://pod.link/1469816452/episode/YTljMmNlYmEtYWNkMS00YjI1LWFkODktYTlhMzdiMmEyN2Nk)
Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
→ 10% Off Onyx Essentials! (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/onyx-pod)
***
FREE STUFF
→ (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/peak-pod)FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available) (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/peak-pod)
🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/wl101-pod)
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/mobility101-pod)
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/accessories101-pod)
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COACHING
🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/os5-pod)
🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/pod-compete)
🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/calvin-app-pod)
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CONNECT
📣 Join The Discord (https://discord.com/invite/YnMsDtpnsG)
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15 Sept 2026
Removing The Press-Out Rule, 4th Attempt For World Records, & Partner Weightlifting Competitions? [Ep. 95]
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down USA Weightlifting's proposal to remove the press-out rule. They also propose other changes to the sport to help increase participation and viewership.
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→ Find Your Next Program (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/shop-pod)
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→ (https://episodes.fm/1469816452/episode/NWM3NGY0Y2YtYWQzMy00YTZjLWJhZDYtYTkxMDM1MWYxZGVm)The Difference Between Casuals and Olympians ft. Seb (https://pod.link/1469816452/episode/YTljMmNlYmEtYWNkMS00YjI1LWFkODktYTlhMzdiMmEyN2Nk)
Our Favorite Weightlifting Straps, Wraps, and Belts
→ 10% Off Onyx Essentials! (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/onyx-pod)
***
FREE STUFF
→ (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/peak-pod)FREE 7-Week Peak Program (3,4, & 5-Day options available) (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/peak-pod)
🫡Weightlifting101: 6-Week Beginner Program (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/wl101-pod)
🙆♂️Mobility101: Guide for Weightlifters (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/mobility101-pod)
💪Accessories101: Guide for Weightlifters (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/accessories101-pod)
***
COACHING
🏋️♂️Free Week: OlyStrong 3, 4, & 5-Day Team (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/os5-pod)
🏋️♂️ Free Week: Competition Strong 4 & 5-Day Team (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/pod-compete)
🤝 Work 1-on-1 With Calvin: Apply Here (https://bigbendstrength.short.gy/calvin-app-pod)
***
CONNECT
📣 Join The Discord (https://discord.com/invite/YnMsDtpnsG)
📹Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@bigbendstrength)
⏰Follow on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@bigbendstrength)
📸Follow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastsetpod/)
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Calvin Lackey
Aaron Addams
Danny Camargo
Aaron Paille
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