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Olympic Weightlifting Classes In London
Class TIMES
MON: 7.15pm-8.15pm. TUES: 7am-8am. WEDS: 6.30pm-7.30pm. THURS: 7am-8am. FRI: 7.15pm-8.15pm. SAT: 11.30am-1pm
Olympic Weightlifting Classes
Build explosive power, perfect your technique, and take your lifts to the next level.
Our Olympic Weightlifting classes in London are designed for people looking to improve their strength technique and join a community of friendly, like-minded people! Whether you’re working towards competition goals, or improving your physical and mental health, our expert-led sessions give you the structure and coaching you need.
Our expert coaches will guide you through the fundamentals of movement and technique, helping you to build a strong and technically sound Olympic lifting practice.
In addition to our regular workshops and classes, we also offer personal training for those who want to take their Olympic weightlifting to the next level. Our personal trainers are all experienced weightlifters themselves, so they know exactly what it takes to help you reach your goals.
Join a supportive lifting community where you’ll train with lifters across all weight categories and weight divisions, with opportunities to compete and test yourself at club and regional level.
What to Expect From Our Olympic Weightlifting Classes
Every class is programmed to help you improve your performance in the Olympic lifts. Sessions are structured and coach-led, with a strong focus on quality movement and technical refinement.
Here’s what’s involved:
- Warm-up & Mobility: Priming the body for safe, effective lifting
- Technical Drills: Focused practice on bar path, timing, footwork, and positioning
- Olympic Lifts: Training the snatch and clean & jerk, progressing load and volume over time
- Strength Work: Pulls, squats, presses – developing the power to get the barbell overhead with confidence
We welcome lifters with CrossFit, powerlifting, or other strength training backgrounds looking to sharpen their Olympic lifting for competitions, functional fitness, or sport-specific goals.
Whether you’re preparing for your first club comp or aiming to qualify for national events, our team will help you train with purpose and precision.
Secure your spot – book your space today!
Why Olympic Weightlifting?
Olympic weightlifting is a dynamic strength sport seen on the world stage at the Olympic Games. It’s one of the most effective disciplines for building full-body power, control, and athleticism.
Here’s what makes it so effective:
- Train Like an Athlete: Engage multiple muscle groups with every lift
- Improved Strength & Mobility: Especially in the hips, shoulders, and posterior chain
- Build Explosive Power: Essential for high performance across a wide range of sports
- Track Your Progress: Compete by weight class and push your personal bests
- Challenge Yourself: Every successful lift brings a sense of pride and accomplishment
Whether you’re looking to compete or simply master one of the most technical strength disciplines, Olympic lifting delivers results.
Personal Training
“I want to learn or improve my olympic weightlifting with an expert coach on a one-to-one basis.”
You want to learn or improve your performance in the olympic lifts with a coach one-to-one. You may be completely new to olympic weightlifting and fear that you lack the mobility or physical competence to perform the lifts. Or you may need to refine your existing technique for a competition or a practical assessment.
Our Olympic Lifting Trainers have a proven track record in teaching beginners and intermediates the correct techniques of Olympic weightlifting. You’ll also have the benefit of their own lifting experience, gleaned from years of competition at national and international levels.
This is the option for you if:
- You want to learn or improve your technique in the Olympic lifts on a one-to-one basis
- You have specific goals you want to achieve in an Olympic weightlifting program.
- You feel you need extra help to progress due to mobility issues or a lack of confidence/competence in the lifts.
- You need specific competition preparation and training for weightlifting competition lifts.
Kickstart Your Fitness Journey with Our Foundation Personal Training Package
Location
Strength Ambassadors
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.
What our members say
Holly - Olympic Lifting
“It just feels brilliant, it feels really good!”
Laura - Strongman/Strongwoman
“I would highly recommend it to anyone who’s curious but worried they’re not ‘strong’ enough – that was me! Everything is at a pace that’s suitable for you, and even if you’re not looking to compete, it’s really just a lot of fun and great training.”
Melanie - Personal Training
“Everything in my life is easier for being stronger!”
Rob - Olympic Lifting
“The beginner course was definitely the right thing to do and the best decision I’ve made for a long, long time. The club is also really so welcoming – I’m really glad I found it.”
Pippa - Ladies Who Lift
“The process has been really fun, I’ve enjoyed pushing it a little bit more every week”
Lizzie - Ladies Who Lift
“I first came to Strength Ambassadors two years ago totally new to weight training and it is one of the best things I have ever done. You won’t find a more positive, friendly and supportive gym, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced lifter you will find a home here. All the coaches are amazing and meet you wherever you’re at, helping you get stronger with zero judgement. Equipment is plentiful and really good quality!”
