Olympic Lifting

BARBELL CLUB

ABOUT:
Olympic weightlifting, or weightlifting, is a sport in which participants attempt a maximum weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates. The two lifts competed are the clean and jerk and the snatch. The compound word “weightlifting” is also often used to refer to weight training.
In comparison with other strength sports which tests limit strength (with or without lifting aids), olympic weightlifting tests ballistic limits (explosive strength) with smaller weights, such that the lifts must be executed faster and with more mobility, because of a greater range of motion during the lifts. We use these lifts and their components to train for explosive and functional strength.

Getting Started:
The two capacities that the Hoosier CrossFit Barbell Club will help you hone in on The 60 minute sessions will be led by a Certified USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach and will focus on mastering everything from basic barbell movements to detailed progressions through the more complex Olympic lifts.  This club is open to everyone ranging from the hardcore Oly lifter to those who have just been introduced to what a barbell is.

Hoosier CrossFit currently offers 1 group class a week for olympic lifting, Saturdays @ 10am. Cost is 5$ for current Hoosier CrossFit members, and 10$ for non-members. For more information on olympic lifting classes, or to set up a private olympic lifting schedule contact, Shaun@hoosiercrossfit.com or call (812) 340-0360.