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Introduction To Powerlifting

Getting Started with Strength Building

Beginner learning the bench pressAre you new to powerlifting?

If you’ve never lifted before, we invite you to complete our Intro to Powerlifting workshop. This 2-hour workshop will teach you the fundamental technique for the power lifts: squat, bench press and deadlift.

The workshop can be either a standalone experience, or can be a pathway into our regular classes.

The Intro to Powerlifting workshop includes the following elements:

  • Warm up and mobility
  • Deadlift technique
  • Squat technique
  • Bench press technique
  • Dumbbell Row technique

You will leave knowing the essentials of good technique in the basic strength movements, along with an understanding of your particular areas to work on. This workshop isn’t the ‘be all and end all’ of powerlifting technique; rather, it is designed to get you started and give you confidence that this is something you can do.

“I got tonnes out of the workshop… you’re a really really good teacher, you explain things really really well and you make it seem possible.” – Elizabeth D

Beginner learning the deadlift

Our Intro to Powerlifting workshop is designed to accommodate complete beginners, so we will meet you where you are at. You won’t be expected to lift ‘heavy’ right away, or do anything that you are not comfortable with.

You can learn technique with light weights or even with a stick. If any movements present a problem, there is generally a workaround or an alternative, so don’t worry if you feel you have movement limitations.

“Fabulous day and definitely feel more confident.”
– Ros B

“The combination of your knowledge and professional approach to teaching is amazing and would be difficult to find anywhere else.” – Sharon W

Continuing your strength building

This workshop is also your pathway into our Building Strength and Ladies Who Lift classes. If you are new to lifting, you need a basic grounding in lifting techniques in order to participate safely in the classes.

If you already have some experience with the power lifts, and have the basic technique, you could choose to skip the workshop and move straight to classes. If you would like to do this, do please contact us to discuss it.

Intro to Powerlifting Workshop Dates

The standalone workshop price is £49. This workshop can also be booked using the Kickstart Offer combined membership.

Here are the upcoming dates for Intro to Powerlifting. Please click on a date to book:

Saturday 22 April 2023, 2pm-4pm

Saturday 20 May 2023, 2pm-4pm

Location

StrengthHub E15
71 Holland Road
West Ham
London E15 3BP

The gym is a 5 minute walk from West Ham station. Free car parking is also available. West Ham is on Jubilee, District, Hammersmith & City, DLR and national rail.

To find out more about Intro To Powerlifting sessions just fill in the contact form below

    Success Stories


    "It just feels brilliant, it feels really good!"
    Holly - Olympic Lifting


    "Ladies Who Lift has been a massive confidence booster for me"
    Angela - Ladies Who Lift


    "Everything in my life is easier for being stronger!"
    Melanie - personal training


    "I was snatching in my first session, which I really didn't think I would be able to do!"
    Dominic - Olympic Lifting PT


    "The process has been really fun, I've enjoyed pushing it a little bit more every week"
    Pippa - Ladies Who Lift


    "It's been great - extraordinarily instructive!"
    Greg - Olympic Lifting


    "Now I've learned how to be more powerful!"
    Jess - Olympic Lifting


    "We've got a really nice squad of lifters here...everyone's so supportive"
    Jon - Olympic Lifting classes

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