Big Bend Strength

Why Depth Jumps?

These are a great jump to include for weightlifters as it mimics the unique down-up-down pattern in the jerk that isn’t found in the sn**ch or clean.

These are also one of the most demanding jump variations you can do. I recommend only using them once a week for a 3-week block every now and then.

If you are new to jumps, don’t start with these, but use pogo hops, vertical jumps, and tuck jumps to build your capacity first.

Technique Focus:
•Try to spend as little time as possible on the ground
•Practice your arm swing through each level
•Don’t sink deeper into your landing between boxes

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New Podcast!

We sat down to interview Dr. about…

✅ The difference between rehab + training
✅ Why weightlifters need to redefine pain and injury
✅ The most common weightlifting rehab myths

You can watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! [link in bio]

THE LIFT OF THE WEEK!

We’re partnering up with to shoutout weightlifters all over the country who are putting in the work day in and day out because they LOVE this sport!

Every week we’ll pick one of you to win the Lift of the Week and send you a FREE pair of Onyx Straps!

All you have to do is tag us or and we’ll announce the winner on our podcast every Tuesday!

This week’s shoutout goes to for this PR 107kg/235lb Clean and Jerk PR as a U15 71kg lifter out of .weightlifting.academy! Great work Ezekiel, your straps are on their way!

And if you want to support the show, you can get 10% off ANY Onyx Products when you use code “LASTSETPOD” at checkout! [link in bio]

Weightlifting University Nationals Is Underrated…

Full episode of the is live on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! [Link in bio]

THE LIFT OF THE WEEK!

We’re partnering up with to shoutout weightlifters all over the country who are putting in the work day in and day out because they LOVE this sport!

Every week we’ll pick one of you to win the Lift of the Week and send you a FREE pair of Onyx Straps!

All you have to do is tag us or and we’ll announce the winner on our podcast every Tuesday!

This week’s shoutout goes to .lift.z for his PR 184kg/405lb Hip Clean as a high school weightlifting! Your straps are on their way!

And if you want to support the show, you can get 10% off ANY Onyx Products when you use code “LASTSETPOD” at checkout! [link in bio]

50 Years of Old School Weightlifting Methods with

In this episode of the we break down…

✅ The old school methods lifters used to build the press
✅ How Leo teaches masters in their 50s the Olympic lifts
✅ The difference between intermediate and elite lifters

You can find the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! [link in bio]

THE LIFT OF THE WEEK!

We’re partnering up with to shoutout weightlifters all over the country who are putting in the work day in and day out because they LOVE this sport!

Every week we’ll pick one of you to win the Lift of the Week and send you a FREE pair of Onyx Straps!

All you have to do is tag us or and we’ll announce the winner on our podcast every Tuesday!

This week’s shoutout goes to for his PR 53kg/115lb Clean and Jerk as a 7th Grader! Your straps are on their way!

And if you want to support the show, you can get 10% off ANY Onyx Products when you use code “LASTSETPOD” at checkout! [link in bio]

Team Culture In Weightlifting

In Ep. 73 of the we break down…

✅ Why team culture is so important
✅ Who is responsible for setting the standard
✅ What culture red flags to avoid

You can find the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! [link in bio]

🐰🐰 After my interviews with (Ep. 70) (Ep. 72) and (coming soon) I’ve been inspired to focus on getting athletic!

I’m incorporating minimal jumps in my warm ups 2x a week and 1 “Athlete” day per week. On athlete day doing about 6-10 challenging sets like this while my knees and ankles get used to the new demands.

Thanks for the push .courtney.penton today was fun!