Olympic Weightlifting

What is Olympic Weightlifting? 

Olympic weightlifting (Olympic lifting, weightlifting, oly lifting) in all of its forms, plays an important role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Weightlifting related exercise can benefit your health in a variety of ways, including:

• A stronger, healthier heart

• Increased metabolism

• Control of blood sugar levels

• Reduced risk of diabetes

• The reversal of the effects of Osteoporosis in old age

Olympic Weightlifting is an incredible feat of both physical and mental strength. It concentrates on two very technical lifts; the ‘Snatch’ and the ‘Clean & Jerk’.

We teach you variations of these lifts in classes and can also support experienced lifters with their progress. 

We are a Licensed British Weightlifting Club. Our ‘Barbell Club’ is run by an experienced weightlifting coach and was created to support members who want to get better at lifting, as well as those who would like to compete in the sport. We can also offer individual 1:1 sessions focussing on Olympic lifting with one of our experienced coaches (click here to see our personal training page).