Rutland Barbell Club

29/01/2022

Long post …

A few months ago I picked up an injury. A ni**le at the back of my right knee that I ignored for a while, but wouldn’t p**s off.

It stopped me doing what I loved - weightlifting.

I did what most people would do. Throw a bit of strop 😠, “If I can’t do what I like, then screw it. I’ll drink beer and eat pizza”.

It doesn’t need to be this way.

With good programming, and a good coach you can still move forward, rehab injuries and get stronger.

My knee is almost fixed. By swapping high bar squats for low bar, increasing deadlifts and incorporating zercher squats I’m actually stronger all round. I’ve learned new skills and I’m still moving forward.

Look for the opportunity, not the negative, find knowledgeable people - there’s almost always a “way” and trust the process.

I’ll be back to Olympic lifting soon 🙂.

Punch like and follow if you want to follow my journey 🙂

04/12/2021

Had a brilliant day helping out a a weightlifting comp at CrossFit Nottingham today. What a brilliant crew! Really well organised, great fun and some great lifting from the athletes- best part was watching several competitors hit new PBs. Inspiring stuff 🙌💪🏋🏻🙌

29/11/2021

Being able to safely look after your own health & well-being is extremely important and something we need more education on IMO. What do you think?
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05/11/2021

Good session tonight working on Clean and Jerk tekkers

01/11/2021

If you want to learn to lift safely, or improve technique, we can help. Our coaches have experience in coaching Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting

Coach Matt chipping away towards 2xBW Deadlift as he works for his Strong First Barbell instructors cert in a few weeks.

09/09/2021

Whether you’re new to Olympic Lifting and want to learn to lift, or you’re an experienced lifter looking to improve, come and and train with us in an inclusive and fun environment.

Both Matt and James are British Weightlifting Level 2 Coaches

The next training cycle starts Friday 17th September - it’s an ideal time to join us! - message the page and we’ll come back to you!

06/08/2021

Great session tonight working on some cleans. Also liz has progressed really well in successfully performing the sn**ch considering due to mobility, she couldn't get into a comfortable overhead squat position. Great work everyone and we look forward to next week's session

03/08/2021

We are going to be running workshops again. First one we are going to run, we are collaborating with George to give a top quality day on learning the finer points to Olympic weightlifting. There are limited spaces, so get in touch to book your place.

31/07/2021

A few spaces available at our sister club. Drop them a message if you're interested.

We are going to be running workshops again. First one we are going to run, we are collaborating with George to give a top quality day on learning the finer points to Olympic weightlifting. There are limited spaces, so get in touch to book your place.

30/07/2021

Great start to the to the second block. Working on the sn**ch with our new beginners and focusing on some of the finer points with getting under the bar with the more experienced lifters. Great work guys.