Barbell Club in Denver, CO

WHAT is OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING AND POWERLIFTING?

OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING:

The sport of Olympic Weightlifting, also called just "Weightlifting" or "Olympic Lifting", consists of 2 lifts: the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk. In a competition, each lifter has 3 attempts in the Snatch and 3 in the Clean & Jerk. The weight of the heaviest successful lift of each is added together to create a total, and the best total wins.

Olympic Weightlifting training consists of Snatches, Cleans, Jerks and their variations + squatting and pulling + other accessories movements with the goal to increase Snatch and Clean & Jerk numbers. Competing is never required but always supported!

Snatch

Clean & Jerk

POWERLIFTING:

The sport of Powerlifting consists of 3 lifts: the Back Squat, the Bench Press, and the Deadlift. In a competition, each lifter has 3 attempts of each of the lifts. The weight of the heaviest successful lift of each movement is added together to create a total, and the best total wins.

Powerlifting training consists of Back Squats, Bench Presses, Deadlifts and their variations + other accessories movements with the goal to increase Back Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift numbers. Competing is never required but always supported!

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Got a little time and interested in learning more about the differences between the two sports? Check out this informative video!

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G‍ETTING STARTED:

I'M SUPER NEW:

We welcome people of all experience levels because we believe everyone can benefit from strength training and our electric environment.

For individuals with no previous experience with Olympic Weightlifting or Powerlifting movements, we'll meet with you for 1 to 2 technique sessions first to introduce you to the movements and teach you the vocab. Once completed, you free to join the gym where you'll be supplied with our beginner's program and our famous coaching.

• Olympic Weightlifting Technique Intro: includes 2 private sessions to cover the Snatch and Clean & Jerk
• Powerlifting Technique Intro: includes 1 private session to cover the Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift

If you have some lifting experience but are looking for more of a technique refresher, hit us up about our private technique sessions!

To get started, use the "Contact Us" button to submit an inquiry form and someone from our team will reach out to you!

I HAVE EXPERIENCE:

We're so glad you're interested in joining us!

Maybe you have experience in Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, or have a CrossFit background? Are you just a tad rusty or want to specialize in strength sports a bit more?

If you have at least 3 months consistent lifting experience, you're welcome to sign-up for a Free Trial to come in during our Coaching Hours to come lift at the gym.

To get the most out of the Free Trial and have the best possible experience, a basic understanding of the lifts, terminology, and how to perform them safely is required before joining us in Coaching Hours. Don't feel you're quite there yet? No problem! Just reach out to us about getting set up with a Technique Intro or private technique refresher session.

If you're not sure where to start, use the "Contact Us" button to schedule a time to come in a chat with a coach first!

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WHAT ARE COACHING HOURS?

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Think of them almost like office hours for your lifting. While we do call them "classes", and it's still a group training environment, they are not like traditional group fitness classes where a coach leads everyone through the workout together. Rather, you'll be in charge of your own warm-up and you'll work through the programming at your own pace while a coach is there to provide coaching and feedback.

Check our schedule to see our Coaching Hours times!

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WHAT WE OFFER:

• Olympic Weightlifting coaching and programming via TrainHeroic
• Powerlifting coaching and programming via TrainHeroic
• Open Gym: Nearly 24/7 open gym access with the HybridAF app. This non-coached option is included with all our recurring memberships and is available as a standalone membership as well.

• Remote Coaching for Olympic Weightlifting and Powerlifting: Includes customized programming & weekly video reviews with feedback.

• Individual Programming: "Club" programming is included with most membership options, individualized programming is available to any active members looking for a more custom programming experience. This option is an add-on to any membership fees.

• Private Technique Sessions: If a group training environment isn't really your thing, or you're just looking for a set of eyes on your lifting in a 1-on-1 setting, we offer private technique sessions (Technique Tune-Ups) for both Olympic Weightlifting and Powerlifting. These are available for both members and non-members. Prices start at $45 for a half-hour

• Online Services: You can sign-up via TrainHeroic to follow our programs online.

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Let's do this! What's next?

Awesome!

New lifters: use the "Contact Us" button on this page to submit an inquiry form and one of our team will reach out to you ASAP!

Experienced lifters: sign-up for a Free Trial to come check us out during our Coaching Hours, or use the "Contact Us" button to submit an inquiry form to chat with a coach first!

We can't wait to meet you!

Visiting athlete looking to drop into DBC?

Click the drop-in tab at the top of the page to purchase your drop-in!

While we have a combined with Renegade Athletics, we still have our own space! You can find us at: 3821 N Steele Street, Suite 1302, Denver CO 80205