Olympic Weightlifting

Peak Power has one of the leading olympic weightlifting facilities in Canada with it's worldclass equipment and coaching. Peak Power's Weightlifting programs are designed in a progressive manner to ensure people develop optimal technique and skills in olympic weightlifting.

Introductory Weightlifting Clinics

• Introduce olympic weightlifting to beginners with limited or no prior experience.
• Learn basic techniques involved with the Snatch and Clean & Jerk.
• Learn supplementary exercises to improve technique.
• 2/4 hour training and instructional clinic.
• Session 1 - Snatch
• Session 2 - Clean & Jerk.

Novice Weightlifting (Class 3, Class 4 and Novice Standards)

• Best for people with 1-2+ months of olympic weightlifting experience.
• Periodized training program for achieving optimal gains and progressions.
• Emphasis on technical refinements and developing optimal strength and power.
• 12 week program.
• Three 90 minute sessions per week.

Elite Weightlifting (Elite, Class 1 and Class 2 Standards)

• Program for people striving to lift maximal weights in powerful, technically efficient manners.
• Customized periodized training program designed around each individual's personal goals.
• 12 week program.
• Three 90 minute sessions per week.

High School Weightlifting Clinics

• Training clinics for small and large groups are available.
• Clinic can be customized to suit the needs and goals of the group.

  Past groups:

  • Queen Elizabeth High School
  • St. Mary's High School
  • Bambury Crossroads School

Weightlifting Seminars

• Lecture / Applied based seminar designed to train people how to teach olympic weightlifting to their athletes / clients.
• Designed for coaches and trainers wishing to enhance their knowledge and skillset in olympic weightlifting.

  Past groups:

  • Calgary Fire Department
  • Mount Royal PFT Program

   

For more information on our olympic weightlifting programs, please contact Peak Power at 403.284.7175.