Olympic Weightlifting Club
World Masters Champion, World University Champion, 6 National Champions, 36 National Medals
3 National Champions, 17 National medals, and counting
Official USA Weightlifting Athlete Development Site
The Harrisburg Weightlifting Club in NC is made up of a diverse group of dedicated Olympic-style weightlifters. We are a competitive team dedicated to expanding the sport of Olympic lifting in Harrisburg NC and beyond, and always looking to expand our group and develop the next generation of outstanding American weightlifters.
We follow and compete in events regulated by USA Weightlifting, the governing body for the sport of Weightlifting in the Olympics. With age groups ranging from Schoolage (under age 17), Juniors (ages 18-20), Seniors (ages 21 and up), and Masters (ages 35 and up), there are competition levels for everyone.
Lifting competitions(meets) consist of the Snatch and Clean & Jerk, and are judged by bodyweight class and gender. Competition levels range from local meets and state championships, to National, International, World Championships, and Olympic Games. Some colleges also have weightlifting teams, and offer scholarships to high-caliber lifters.
We have the knowledge and experience to help you accomplish whatever goals you have set for yourself. Olympic lifting is, without question, one of the most valuable types of training when it comes to developing overall explosive power, strength, speed, fast-twitch muscle fiber recruitment, and jumping ability. Whether you are a high school/middle school student, college athlete, aspiring or professional athlete, the Olympic lifts can help you develop that raw, functional strength needed for your individual sport.
Our Vision:
The vision of the Harrisburg Weightlifting Club is to insure that each and every member has every opportunity to succeed and grow. Our club is open to anyone who aspires to learn the techniques of weightlifting. Whether you want to be a competitive weightlifter, learn how to weight-lift to improve athletic performance, or learn to weight-lift for general health and fitness, we are here to help you achieve those goals.
Our training philosophy is centered on long-term, sustainable growth and success as a weightlifter. We work with competitive weightlifters, amateur and professional athletes, and general fitness enthusiasts in a fun, energetic, and family-friendly atmosphere. We do all we can to give our team members every chance to flourish in this sport. We accomplish this through coaching, programming, outside team events, fundraising for travel expenses, flexible gym access, and mentor-ship.
As a USA Weightlifting Club, we strive to do everything we can to grow the Olympic sport of weightlifting in the United States. For that reason, we hold our team members to a high standards of conduct both on and off the competition platform.
Whether you want to compete, increase your athletic performance for other sports, or simply get better at the lifts for your own enjoyment, we can help accommodate your specific needs. Whether you are already an advanced lifter looking to join a club, or have never even picked up a barbell, we are open to all. Come try us out!
