DC Weightlifting Club

DC Weightlifting Club Based in Northwest DC, we are 20+ athletes who prize team spirit, hard work, and dedication as much Two rules:
1. Do not slam or spike bars
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DC Weightlifting Club -- one of the largest clubs in the Metro area -- supports Olympic weightlifting in the District of Columbia. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit, and registered and insured USA Weightlifting club in the Maryland and Potomac Valley Local Weightlifting Committee (LWC Club 9012). TRAINING HOURS
Tue: 8:30 pm - 10 pm
Wed: 8:30 pm - 10 pm
Thu: 8:30 pm - 10 pm
Sat: 8 am - 10 am
Sun: 8 am -

10 am

MEMBERSHIP
Currently, our roster is FULL, but please contact us to ask about joining the waitlist at dcweightlifting.org/contact-us

OUT OF TOWN ATHLETES
There is no drop-in fee. For current USAW members (or your country's weightlifting federation), come train with us whenever you're in town. Please go to dcweightlifting.org/out-of-town-athletes/ and request training times. Do not sit on loaded bars with bumpers

TEAM REQUIREMENTS
* Follow team or approved programming (accessory work is individual)
* Current USAW membership
* Compete in 2 meets/year (may include intra-squad or developmental meets)
* Train 3 of 4 days per week
* Become USAW member within 3 months
* Become LWC ref within 6 months

ENCOURAGED
* Become Level 1 Sport Performance, Club, National, or higher Coach. Reimbursements available. LWC (Local) MEETS
Members regularly train and compete throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our Local Weightlifting Committee's meets include Baltimore Open (Feb), Capital City Open (April), Black & Red Open (July), NOVA Open (Oct), and developmental and qualifier meets. We also support, volunteer, and encourage other local meets in our area. TEAM EQUIPMENT
12 (6 ea) DHS, Eleiko - 15/20 kg bars
7 sets of kilo bumpers and change
Jerk blocks
3 squat cages
4 Rogue squat racks

03/02/2026

Shhhh do you hear that? 🤫 Sounds like it’s time to register for Cap City Open 2026 📣🗣️ Come join us April 26th at ! We’ll have awards for best lifter with prizes 🏆, fun sponsors, photography packages, and food & coffee available on site! The Team is working hard to prepare and we can’t wait 👊 Spots are limited so be sure to sign up soon!

Registration is open at the link in our bio!

03/02/2026

Shhh do you hear that? 🤫 It sounds like it’s time to register for Cap City Open 2026 📣 Come join us April 26th at ! We’ll have best lifter awards with prizes 🏆, sponsors, photography packages, and coffee & food available on site! The Team is working hard to prepare & we can’t wait to see you all there 👊

Registration link is available at the link in our bio!

12/17/2025

Meet Sam, Davia, and Jess! They started in our intro course with no prior experience and have since then joined the DCW team. From PVC pipes to loaded barbells!

Interested in learning too? Sign up to our Intro Course! Link in bio and website.

12/07/2025

Formula 1 Pit Crew taking applications?

12/04/2025

DCW is rolling with 4 athletes for VIRUS Finals x UMWF World Championships this year!

We cant wait to see everyone on that platform - lets go team!

Are you ready to elevate your lifting and your coaching skills? Join us March 8 and 9, 2025  in Washington, DC for the U...
01/24/2025

Are you ready to elevate your lifting and your coaching skills? Join us March 8 and 9, 2025 in Washington, DC for the USAW Level 2 Coach Course with International Coach

Registration link is in our bio. Sign up today!




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DCW cookout today. We forgot the team pic but not the cake. 🤗
10/28/2024

DCW cookout today. We forgot the team pic but not the cake. 🤗

Trident Classic is this Sunday at Trident Athletics. Can we get a hand from the DMV community with volunteers? It's two ...
10/08/2024

Trident Classic is this Sunday at Trident Athletics. Can we get a hand from the DMV community with volunteers? It's two sessions. Any help would be appreciated!

Address

1240 Upshur Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20011

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 7:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 7pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 7:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 1pm
Sunday 11pm - 1pm

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