CrossFitters' views on the Olympic Weightlifting seminar

We have had a great time coaching numerous athletes at various CF boxes around the country. Thanks to all those who have come and been such a pleasure to work with. We have included a sample of anonymous feedback left by those who have attended.

"Very good course. Clearly presented. Lots of practical! Approachable and friendly instructors. Brilliant."

"Wish I lived closer to Manchester so I could be involved in more regular lifting sessions with them."

"Definitely planning to add regular Olympic Lifting practise to my training schedule."

"My technique and confidence in two massive lifts has improved greatly!"

"Excellent coaches, very helpful. Would definitely recommend to other CrossFitters."

"Well structured and it was delivered in a systematic way that broke the lifts into easy to follow sections."

"Awesome course guys, informative and inspiring. I think I have taken a lot from this course, thanks for your help."

"Both coaches had a lot of time for each individual and tailored advice from their experience to our needs."

"Great one day course. Loads of info and tips on technique/form. Over time I am certain my lifting will significantly improve."

"Enjoyed a lot, learned a lot and would like to thank you both for a great seminar."

"I think both Jamie and Fay were very thorough in their coaching style and teaching points. Both were clearly passionate and it showed throughout the day."

 

Email crossfitweightlifting@gmail.com for more information

Olympic Weightlifting for CrossFitters

Fay and I are running a one-day seminar on Olympic Weightlifting for CrossFitters, at various CrossFit affiliates in the UK over the next few months. Please follow this link to get more info! Olympic Weightlifting for CrossFitters

Technique

Technique is everything in weightlifting. The best lifters in the world have the best technique. Strength is important, but getting stronger on its own will not make your PBs increase. To this end, time spent practising perfect technique at weights below your max is far more likely to improve your maxes, than chasing PBs and missing more often than you make. No-one cares how much you can miss. If you haven't been weightlifting for long (or even if you have), make it your goal to never miss a lift in a session, and pick your weights accordingly. The greatest progress I have made in the last year and a bit was when I did sets of 2-5 at 75-90% for a few weeks, then attempted big singles again.