Lifting Nov 2, 2017

Olympic Weightifting Seminar with Tamas Feher

Where: St. Birinus Weightlifting Club, St. Birinus School, Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ When: Saturday 25 & Sunday…

Snatch Jul 7, 2017

The Snatch Balance & Overhead Squat

These two exercises are something I’ve only ever done a minimal amount of training on, but the question…

Clean & Jerk May 1, 2017

Weightlifting Techniques up Close – Jerk Behind Neck

Introduction In this article, I’m going to examine the jerk from behind neck in terms of a strength…

Technique Apr 12, 2017

Weightlifting Techniques up Close – Squat & Split Snatch

Article #1 Squat & Split Snatch In this series of articles I’m going to look at different weightlifting…

Lifting Jul 2, 2019

FOCUS on slow negatives!

This is one piece of advice that I hear all too often… And to tell you the truth,…

Equipment May 10, 2018

REVIEW: Eco Friendly UPP Training Tee

A new and exciting eco-fashion brand, UPP (United Power and Performance) Weightlifting has launched, bringing casual clothing for…

Nutrition Apr 26, 2018

What is the Keto Diet?

Making Sense Of The Ketogenic Diet Simply put, the Keto Diet is changing your body’s preferred energy source…

Training Sep 18, 2017

How to Maximise Training on Your Own

In this article we’re going to look at some of the issues and solutions that I have encountered from training…

Interviews Sep 27, 2017

Interview With Mark Haydock, Multiple IAWA World Champion

Introduction On 6th August 2017 Mark attended an event at Potarch, Aberdeenshire – aptly named “The Gathering” –…

Club Feb 20, 2017

The First Youth Olympic Weightlifting Club In Ireland

Read Gerry’s inspirational story below of how he started the first Olympic Youth Lifting Club in Ireland. It’s…

Club Jan 31, 2017

Stockport Spartans Weightlifting Club

In our latest feature, we have had the pleasure of speaking with Sean McLoughlin of Stockport Spartans Weightlifting Club…

Club Jan 23, 2017

Featherstone Weightlifting Club

The Formation of Featherstone Weightlifting Club Featherstone Weightlifting Club (Featherstone WLC) formed in 1958 by founder member Allan Whitworth.…

News Jul 7, 2026

Lifting Times Is Back

After a long quiet spell, Lifting Times has relaunched — a faster site, our classic articles preserved, brand-new…

News Dec 7, 2021

Organic cookie dough packed full of goodness

Doughlicious are making waves in the healthy snack market with their organic, plant-based cookie dough that’s low-sugar, high-fibre…

Club Feb 6, 2018

New Club Opening in Fareham

Fareham Barbell Club is a new Olympic lifting club opening on the first of March 2018.  The club…

News Mar 15, 2017

The Best Adidas Weightlifting Shoes

Looking beyond Adidas? Our best weightlifting shoes guide compares the Adipower against the Nike Romaleos, Reebok Legacy Lifter…