Weightlifting
WHAT IS WEIGHTLIFTING?
Weightlifting is an Olympic sport where athletes perform two lifts – the snatch and the clean & jerk.
Both move the barbell from the ground to overhead (in one or two motions) and both require a
combination of strength, flexibility, coordination, and explosive power. Whether you want to train in
weightlifting, improve your lifts for CrossFit, or just get stronger – training with Strong Weightlifting
can get you there.
All our lifting coaches are USAW Level Sport Performance Coach Certified and will be with you
every step of the way. We will work with you – from the gym to the competition platform –
to address your own strengths and weaknesses to make you a better all-around athlete.”
Weightlifting Meet Registration
2022 Strong Summer Classic!
It’s here! Strong Weightlifting presents our annual summer showcase meet! Saturday & Sunday, July 16-17th. All ages, weight classes and lifting abilities are welcome.
We will have for you:
– an air conditioned facility!
– six fully stocked warm-up platforms with Eleiko, Rogue and Uesaka Olympic bars
– Werksan IWF Competition plates and bars
– National scoring system
– food and coffee on site!
Medals will be awarded to the top three overall male and female athletes in the Youth and Open age classes (by Sinclair total) and in the Masters age class (by SMF/SHMF).
This is a USA Weightlifting sanctioned meet. Competitors must be USAW members in good standing and singlets are required. We will have 5 and 10 kg training bars and bumpers available as needed for youth lifters with a minimum platform attempt of 10 kg.
Registration will end 7/1/22 or when the event is full. Register below!
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Strong Weightlifting Club membership $135/four weeks
Includes full access our weightlifting facility, coaching and individualized programming geared towards your goals, strengths and weaknesses.
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Open Gym membership $119/four weeks
Full access to the facility and our coaches. Follow your own program and train with other like-minded athletes!
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Strong Remote Athlete membership $75/four weeks
Ideal for those outside of the Dallas area or with a home gym. Includes 1x week access to our on-site facility, video feedback of your training and individualized program.
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Weightlifting Fundamentals Class $135/four weeks
This 1-hour 2x week class focuses on the basics of the Olympic lifts - to give you the knowledge, mobility and confidence to perform the snatch, clean and jerk correctly and safely! Class take place Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:45-7:45 pm.
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Personal training
Looking to really drill down on your own lifts? Book a personal 1-on-1 session with one of our weightlifting coaches. Contact us for details!
Coached hours:
- Climate Controlled
- 6 Platforms
- Jerk Boxes
- Pull Boxes
- Bars/Plates: Rogue, Werksan, Eleiko
- Belt Squat
- Power rack
- 30 ft Rig
- Squat Stands
- DBs/ KBs
"Strong Weightlifting (established 2017) is a USA Weightlifting (USAW) sanction club and East
Coast Gold Weightlifting Team satellite center. We have coached athletes of all levels and ages,
including youth, junior, senior, and master (over 35) lifters. We have qualified and accompanied
lifters to the Texas State meet, America Open, America Open Series, Youth/Junior/University/U25
and Senior National Championships. Our Masters lifters have competed at National and Pan
American and World Master International Championships.”
Club Accomplishments
- 1st place Masters Female Team - 2020 & 2021 Texas State Championships
- 2nd place Men’s & Women’s Teams with East Coast Gold - 2021 National Masters
Championships
Multiple Texas State medalists and record holders
Our athletes have qualified for and successfully competed at:
- American Open Series and AO Finals
- Youth, Junior, U25 and Senior Nationals
- Masters Nationals
- International Masters events (Pan American and World Championships)
Amanda Whiting
- 3-time Texas State Champion W35 64/71 kg (2019-2021)
- 2021 National Masters Champion W35 71 kg
- 2020 Pan American Champion W35 71 kg
- Canadian National Record (W35 71 kg – 97 kg CJ)