Classes / Oly Lifting
Olympic weightlifting classOly Lifting. The snatch and the clean and jerk, taught properly.
Oly lifting is short for Olympic weightlifting, the lifting sport you see at the Olympics. Technique first, then load. Get faster, stronger and more confident with a barbell.
What is Oly Lifting?
Oly lifting is what most gyms call Olympic weightlifting. The Olympic lifts are the snatch and the clean and jerk. They are the most technical lifts in the gym and the most rewarding to get right.
This class gives you time to practise them properly, with a coach watching every rep.
What happens in the hour
- BriefThe lift of the day and what to focus on.
- Barbell warm-upMobility and positions with a light bar.
- Technique drillsBreak the lift into parts and get each one right.
- LiftingBuild up to a working weight with feedback from your coach.
- Strength work and cool-downSquats or pulls to support the lifts, then stretch.
What you get out of it
- Faster, more powerful hips and legs
- Better mobility
- Cleaner, heavier lifts in your CrossFit classes
Oly Lifting questions.
Do I need experience?
No. Beginners start with a light bar and learn the positions first.
Do I need weightlifting shoes?
They help, but you do not need them to start.
Ready to try it?
Book a free, no-pressure chat with a coach. We will ask about your goals and help you get started.
What to bringBring trainers, a water bottle and a towel (we do not provide towels). We have showers with toiletries and cubbies for your things.
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CrossFit 1864, Unit B05, Poplar Business Park, 10 Preston's Road, London E14 9RL.
5 minutes from Blackwall DLR, 15 minutes from Canary Wharf.