Category: Weightlifting

December – Weightlifting

Josh Schouten | 01-12-2019
We start the first week strong! We are going to test our main lifts in week 1 and establish where we are and if you are new to Oly and aren't sure what your maxes our, this is a fun way to find out! Throughout the weeks, we will be including a lot more work from mid-shin and/or a pause... [Read more]

Beginners Olympic Weightlifting + Mobility for Olympic lifting Workshop

Josh Schouten | 16-09-2019
    We will be bringing to you a 4 week Olympic Weightlifting workshop spread over 4 consecutive Saturdays from 12pm - 1:30pm beginning from Sept 28th - Oct 19th. The purpose of this workshop is to provide a better understanding of Olympic Weightlifting, that involves learning to warm up efficiently, practising drills and complexes to improve technique and strength,... [Read more]

Olympic Lifting – September

Josh Schouten | 11-09-2019
This month, we will be looking at building to 2 rep maxes in our Front and Backsquat, as well as testing out our 1RM for the Clean, and Jerk from the racks.   I would like athletes to try out various maxes depending on how you feel on the day, to enable us to establish whether we need to work... [Read more]

Olympic Lifting – August

Josh Schouten | 29-07-2019
This month we are still focused on volume in our squat programme, next month this will go down, which I’m sure will be somewhat of a “light” relief! Last month, everyone has started to become far more consistent in their lifts and hitting their percentages. The goal this month is to really work on our turnover in the Snatch, finishing... [Read more]

CrossFit Carnival, Metcon Madness, Burgers and Beer

Jenna Fisher | 01-07-2019
There will be a friendly in-house competition and social event on Saturday 10th August at 1.15pm. You can enter one of four categories: CrossFit Advanced, CrossFit Intermediate, CrossFit Novice, Metconner (for members who do not do CrossFit). Please email [email protected] to register your interest, stating which category you think you will be in. (The workouts will be posted a few... [Read more]

OLYMPIC LIFTING PROGRAMMING / MARCH

Geoff Stewart | 03-03-2019
  This class is for everyone! Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced! Everyone is welcome. Right, let's get to business. Having had a month of working at higher percentages, I am stripping it back slightly for the month of March. A few less complexes, as I want to focus on the lifts alone. Naturally, if you know me, I can’t completely eliminate... [Read more]