Olympic Weight Lifting is one of the oldest competitive sports. The sport is a combination of dynamic gymnastic and plyometric movements involving a bar being lifted overhead.
Hear from real women about why they got started with weightlifting.
Benefits of weightlifting are:
If you’re worried about weightlifting making you ‘bulky’, this is just a myth! Women don’t produce enough testosterone to pile on the muscles like men can. Weightlifting can help you build and define your muscles.
Club and coaches will usually charge up to £5 an hour although taster sessions are usually free.
To get started, all you need are some comfortable clothes and trainers. Weights, lifting gloves and chalk will be provided by your coach.
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