Weight Lifting

Olympic weightlifting is a fast moving sport that develops great power, speed and strength!  Due to the huge benefits to general performance, Olympic Weightlifting is used in conditioning for several other sports. 

Competitive Olympic Weightlifting involves both men and women, lifting a weighted barbell over their heads under control. Contenders are separated into weight categories and are judged on the amount of weight they lift using the two Olympic Weightlifting techniques, the Snatch and the Clean and Jerk.

Modern weightlifting can be traced back thousands of years and stands alongside running, jumping and throwing as one of the earliest displays of sporting prowess. 

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WEIGHT LIFTING ACTIVITY IN CUMBRIA

British Weight Lifting (BWL) are keen to know if there is any Weight Lifting activity taking place in Cumbria. If you are involved Sam Jamieson at BWL would be keen to hear from you.

USEFUL WEBSITES

• British Weight Lifting are the national governing body for weight related activity including weight training, Paralympic Powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting.
• Northern Weightlifting represents Olympic weightlifting and disabled lifting in the northern region.
• British Olympic Association has more information about the different equipment and disciplines.
• International Weightlifting Federation oversees the worldwide promotion of weightlifting as well as setting the rules of competition and verifying world records. 

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