OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING

Olympic Weightlifting involves two lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk.  These are very technical and complex movements that take a long time to master. They require focus, understanding of the physics and hard work but most of all, patience.  Dedicating two classes a week solely to these lifts is a great way to hone your skills and improve faster.

Olympic Weightlifting Classes are included in your membership and take place on a Monday and Thursday evening at 7.30pm. They are programmed and coached by both of our experienced level 2 British Olympic Weightlifting Coaches.

THE SNATCH

Takes the bar from the floor to overhead with a wide grip. In order to complete a full snatch, you need to be able to receive the bar in a full overhead squat.  We work regularly on strength and mobility to make this easier.

THE CLEAN

Takes the bar from the floor to the shoulders with a narrower grip than the snatch so you can carry out the next part of the lift: the jerk.  The clean requires less mobility than the snatch but we still work on the required strength and mobility regularly.

THE JERK

Completes the clean - takes the bar from the shoulders to overhead.  We look predominantly at push and power jerks and split jerks - occasionally dabbling with a squat jerk.