Intro to Olympic Lifting

Male student lifting a barbell with weights above his head, facing away from the camera

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Intro to Olympic Lifting is a class that reviews the fundamental skills of Olympic Lifting for personal fitness and strength & conditioning. The three movements that will be taught are the Clean, the Jerk, and the Snatch. Emphasis will be placed on proper techniques, safety, fitness programming, accessory exercises, and the overall benefits of Olympic Lifting. This class is for those who have previous experience with Olympic Lifting and would like to sharpen their skills. During the last half of session, there will be a practical skills test where all participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate lifting technique and become approved for Olympic Lifting. Registration is open January 9 - January 18 on RecConnect. The class is $20 and will be at the Leach Center on January 21!

Article Date
December 05, 2022