5 Minute Read Have difficulty getting into a good front rack or overhead position? ? Try this out to improve your shoulder mobility! We prefer this smash technique instead of using a foam roller because it lets us really get into the muscle. Pro Tip: Pin the muscle down in the shortened position with your arm internally rotated, then work into external rotation and reach overhead. Repeat 5-10x per arm. Need more help improving your shoulder mobility? Our 8-Week Shoulder Mobility Protocol is the solution you’ve been looking for! ? Click here to get your 8-Week Shoulder Mobility Protocol IMPR ..read more

10 Minute Read The ankle joints provide the base of support for all upright athletic movements. Therefore, if you have mobility issues in your ankles, it can adversely impact joints up the chain (think: knees, hips, low back, etc!). Mobility comprises both flexibility and stability both of which are equally important for the ankle to possess. Why do so many people lack ankle mobility? In daily life, many people do not move their ankles’ through their full range of motion. Over time, if you do not use a joint to its end range of motion, that range will reduce. Basically, if you don’t us ..read more

10 Minute Read Did you know 8 out of 10 people experience back pain at some point in their life?! Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints that healthcare providers hear. Back pain can have many causes, which may or may not stem from the back itself! Other contributors can be mobility issues at higher or lower segments of the spine and neck, the hips, and core weakness just to name a few. ? Prevent Low Back Pain With Our 360 Core Protocol! Activities and factors that can lead to back stiffness include driving, sitting, poor posture, sedentary lifestyle, improper liftin ..read more

9 Minute Video Maddison Pannell was the first Cal Strength soldier to compete in the AO Finals Online Competition on December 4th, 2020. She was just one lift away from making the US Pan American Team but took home PR’s in the Snatch, Clean & Jerk and Total along with some hardware! PR Snatch 79kg (174lbs) PR Clean & Jerk 103kg (227lbs) PR Total 182kg We caught up with Maddison to ask her about the experience of that night, what motivates her and what it was like to compete alongside Olympian Morghan King. ENJOY! ? Click HERE to take our free Weight Class Quiz! Train with us online a ..read more

11 Minute Video How much is poor Bench Press technique costing you? ? It could be way more than you think. In this video, you’ll learn how to Bench Press with proper technique with tips for lifters of all experience levels. With that in mind, we hope you enjoy the video and please leave us a question or feedback in the comments section on YouTube! TIMESTAMPS 1:19 - Bench Press Specific Movement Prep 2:43 - Proper Set Up For Bench Press (Grip & Hand Placement) 3:58 - Assigning Tension 4:34 - Foot Placement 5:28 - Execution 7:26 - Hip Drive 7:46 - Breathing 8:28 - Bar Path 9:55 - Bench Pre ..read more

36 Minute Video The end of the cycle brought new PR (personal record) opportunities for our weightlifting team and they didn’t disappoint! I was very happy with how everyone trained over the last four weeks… ? Click HERE to take our free Weight Class Quiz! Wes’s 200kg (440lb) Clean & Jerk was one of his best attempts EVER at that weight. Nathan is gaining confidence at higher intensity in the Snatch by the day. I’m really looking forward to seeing how Maddison and Kelly respond to our realization cycle heading into AO1. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy their Clean & Jerk PR’s l ..read more

16 Minute Video After a much deserved break following the AO Nationals Online Weightlifting Competition, the California Strength team has their sights set on new goals in 2021. Maddison, Kelly and Izzy are building towards AO1 in March while Wes, Nathan and Chevy have embarked on our new Road To Tokyo Program. Train with us online and accomplish your weightlifting goals! Sign up now and train as a member of our online team where you’ll gain access to the same program as our in-house lifters and feedback on your lifts through the TrainHeroic mobile app. Train 3 sessions / week, click here to ..read more

8 Minute Video In this video we’re answering one of the most common questions in Olympic weightlifting... How do you fix Bar Crash in the Clean? Before we dive into the how, it's important to know why this matters in the first place. When the bar crashes onto your shoulders in the Clean, it can be very difficult to create an efficient squat recovery. In the Clean & Jerk, we want to save as much energy as we can for the Jerk and an efficient squat recovery is key to doing so. With that in mind, we hope you enjoy the video and please leave us a question or feedback in the comments section ..read more

30 Minute Video You must train at the ragged edges of your ability -- If you're not missing attempts, you aren't pushing far enough! A lot of missed Jerks but great Snatches and Cleans all around. ? Kelly & Maddison find a dog! ... and Snatches 83kg! ? Wes Snatches 168kg (370lbs)! ? Nathan Snatches 166kg (366lbs) for a PR! ? Chevy Snatches 155kg (341lbs) for a training make! ? Tyler C&J's 190kg after a long flight! ? Maddison Clean & Jerks 103kg and makes a great attempt at 107kg! ? Izzy Clean & Jerks 104kg! Want to train with the team? Sign up now and train as a member of o ..read more

13 Minute Video The ladies of Cal Strength Jerk off blocks and crush PR's plus heavy back squats from Wes, Chevy and Nathan! ? Maddison Jerks 110kg (242lbs) for a new PR! ? Izzy Jerks 111kg (244lbs) for a new PR! ? Kelly Jerks 120kg (264lbs) for a new PR at 59kg bodyweight! ? Chevy Jerks 190kg (418lbs) ? Nathan Jerks 212kg (467lbs) for a new PR! ? Wes Jerks 220kg (484lbs) Then Heavy Back Squats… Chevy squats 225kg (496lbs) Wes squats 270kg (595lbs) Nathan squats 285kg (628lbs) Want to train with the team? Sign up now and train as a member of our online team where you’ll gain access to the sa ..read more