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Get familiar with Olympic Weightlifting

Olympic Weightlifting tests and develops explosive strength. The mixture of power and strength expressed through precise techniques is the kind of weightlifting you see at the Olympic Games. At CrossFit Twente, you can get started on Olympic Weightlifting by joining group classes or workshops. It’s also possible to develop your weightlifting skills during personal training sessions. To promote the sport (so you can get a taste of it), we also host competitions like ‘Trekk’n & Stoot’n’.

It doesn’t matter what your level is— our athletes range from all kinds of beginners to a three-time National Champion. You can join the classes to either compete in Olympic Weightlifting, improve your techniques or to simply enjoy the sport. During the classes, we’ll develop your strength and upgrade your techniques. Besides being able to lift more and more weight, you’ll become more muscular, stronger and toned. After gaining more and more experience, you’ll be able to gracefully perform the exercises while handling the right techniques.

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WEIGHTLIFTING COACHES AND FACILITIES

At CrossFit Twente, you’ll find all the gear you need for Olympic Weightlifting. Our dedicated lifting area is filled with platforms, jerk blocks, pulling blocks, a power rack, benches, Eleiko squat racks, Eleiko lifting bars, other specialty barbells and all the chalk you need. Besides great gear to work with, you’ll be trained by the best weightlifting coaches in the area— we take a lot of pride in performing in and winning multiple National and International Championships. And, our coaches are of course certified by Eleiko and/or CrossFit.

OUR OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING CLASSES
Olympic Weightlifting is a mixture of power and strength. Properly executed, exercises like the snatch, clean and jerk become both dynamic and explosive while appearing graceful. During classes, workshops or personal training, we’ll teach you:

the correct techniques of clean, jerk and snatch
assistance exercises and techniques to develop your strength
how use weightlifting to improve performance in other sports

Whether you want to improve your techniques for the CrossFit classes or want to develop more explosive power: Olympic Weightlifting is for you.

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MEET COACH JOSÉ 🤝🏼

How long have you been coaching at CrossFit Twente?
I started one year ago as an assistant coach for the “Intro lessons” every Saturday morning. I also help out with the regular classes from time to time.

What is your training background and why do we see you training for yourself mostly at CFT?
I was in the military for almost 10 years and started with CrossFit in 2021. The discipline of CrossFit training is both physically and mentally challenging, which I find very rewarding. Since 2023, I’ve been training exclusively in Olympic weightlifting here at CFT. 🏋🏼‍♀️

What do you enjoy most about being a coach?
I love seeing people achieve their personal goals and grow stronger. The team spirit that emerges in group sessions is also something I really enjoy witnessing. 💪🏼

How do you think the members would describe you?
I think they’d describe me as the coach with Latin music, good vibes, and tough workouts. 😎 Maybe even a bit like a soldier..😂🫡

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Olympic Weightlifting

Start lifiting heavy weights

Get familiar with Olympic Weightlifting

WEIGHTLIFTING COACHES AND FACILITIES

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