OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING

The goal of an Olympic Weightlifting class is to provide specialised training in the two Olympic lifts: snatch, and clean and jerk. This is done by breaking down these lifts into isolated movements, focussing on technique and, finally, working on the positional strength needed to lift a heavier load. Becuase we focus on functional fitness at Warrior Training Gym, it is also required to lift heavier load under fatique. A heavy loaded, functional workout will conclude a session from time to time.

Performing a snatch or a clean and jerk is a full-body, fun, intense exercise working your legs, glutes, back, abs, shoulders and arms - all at the same time. You burn a lot of calories during your workouts in a short amount of time. Olympic lifts are a great way to decrease body fat, build muscle, increase strength and maximize your time strength training.

Snatches and clean and jerks produce some of the highest power outputs in all of sport. Power, the product of strength and speed, is the key ingredient to helping people run faster and jump higher. Incorporating the Olympic lifts into workouts is the most effective way to build power and speed.