Get started with Jim Schmitz - 3x US Olympic Coach!
- Learn technique in a safe beginner friendly environment
- Instruction by a 3x US Olympic Coach with over 50 years of competition and coaching experience
- Train with an amazing community and push your limits!
- Very affordable pricing ($210 first month, $170 each month after)
- World class training equipment - all bars and weights are Eleiko.
- Convenient location - easily accessible via 101 or 280. Plentiful street parking and garage parking
What is Olympic Weightlifting?
Weightlifting is a technical, strength/power sport which requires excellent coordination, flexibility, balance, speed and of course strength.
Weightlifting, also called Olympic-style weightlifting or Olympic weightlifting, is the only barbell sport in the Olympic program. The two competition lifts are the snatch and the clean and jerk.
Weightlifting, also called Olympic-style weightlifting or Olympic weightlifting, is the only barbell sport in the Olympic program. The two competition lifts are the snatch and the clean and jerk.
What You'll Learn Weightlifting with Jim Schmitz
The Snatch
A foundation of training in olympic weightlifting is the snatch. In a single motion - you'll learn to move a barbell from the ground over your head!
The first of the two lifts contested in weightlifting, the snatch is a technical lift that requires and builds various athletic qualities such as:
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The Clean and Jerk
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The second foundation of weightlifting training is the clean and jerk. In two separate motions, you'll learn to bring a barbell from the ground, to your chest and over your head!
The clean and jerk is a lift that requires and builds various athletic qualities such as:
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General Strength TrainingIn addition to training the classic lifts (Snatch & Clean and Jerk), you'll learn various strength movements including:
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What People Are Saying
I've been training with Jim for a few months now and it has been a great experience so far. I usually feel a little intimidated when I walk into a new gym I've never been to especially if it is not a commercial gym but Jim and his lifters were very welcoming and Jim guided me on what to do and walked me through his program from day 1. It's a friendly community and you will get a good workout in and learn a lot. It is not an everyday opportunity to get coached by someone who coached team USA in the Olympics." - Soohee H |
Jim Schmitz is one of the funnest coaches I have worked with. He is an amazing Olympic style weightlifting coach who tailors to your needs and lifting style whether you are a serious competitor or just looking to do weightlifting for fun. He takes the time everyday to work with everybody even on busy days. |
I've trained with Jim since I was 8 or 9 years old. |
Get started with Jim
- Learn technique in a safe beginner friendly environment
- Instruction by a 3x US Olympic Coach with over 50 years of competition and coaching experience
- Train with an amazing community and push your limits!
- Very affordable pricing ($210 first month, $170 each month after)
- World class training equipment - all bars and weights are Eleiko.
- Convenient location - easily accessible via 101 or 280. Plentiful street parking and garage parking