New to Olympic weightlifting? Our beginner's guide covers the two lifts, finding a coach or club, the kit…
Lifting Nov 2, 2017Where: St. Birinus Weightlifting Club, St. Birinus School, Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ When: Saturday 25 & Sunday…
Snatch Jul 7, 2017The three are close cousins, and the difference is simply how much help the legs give you. In…
Clean & Jerk May 1, 2017The behind-the-neck jerk — often just called the back jerk — is exactly what it sounds like: a…
This is one piece of advice that I hear all too often… And to tell you the truth,…
Equipment May 10, 2018A new and exciting eco-fashion brand, UPP (United Power and Performance) Weightlifting has launched, bringing casual clothing for…
Nutrition Apr 26, 2018Making Sense Of The Ketogenic Diet Simply put, the Keto Diet is changing your body’s preferred energy source…
Training Sep 18, 2017In this article we’re going to look at some of the issues and solutions that I have encountered from training…
Introduction On 6th August 2017 Mark attended an event at Potarch, Aberdeenshire – aptly named “The Gathering” –…
Club Feb 20, 2017Read Gerry’s inspirational story below of how he started the first Olympic Youth Lifting Club in Ireland. It’s…
Club Jan 31, 2017In our latest feature, we have had the pleasure of speaking with Sean McLoughlin of Stockport Spartans Weightlifting Club…
Club Jan 23, 2017The Formation of Featherstone Weightlifting Club Featherstone Weightlifting Club (Featherstone WLC) formed in 1958 by founder member Allan Whitworth.…
After a long quiet spell, Lifting Times has relaunched — a faster site, our classic articles preserved, brand-new…
News Dec 7, 2021Doughlicious are making waves in the healthy snack market with their organic, plant-based cookie dough that’s low-sugar, high-fibre…
Club Feb 6, 2018Fareham Barbell Club is a new Olympic lifting club opening on the first of March 2018. The club…
News Mar 15, 2017The short version: if you’re buying one pair of Adidas lifting shoes and you’re serious about the snatch…