FIND YOUR STRONG
At British Weight Lifting, we’re building a stronger nation through Weightlifting and Para powerlifting.
From grassroots to the international podium, we want every lift to bring strength, confidence and connection. Helping everyone find their strong.
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SUPPORTING ATHLETES AT EVERY LEVEL
We support elite performance with our performance pathway, and provide coaching development through our education framework. We want to unlock potential and create opportunities for everyone, at every level of our sport.
Our community welcomes you, get involved today.
COACHING PROGRESSION PATHS TO UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL
BWL offers a clear and progressive education framework designed to support coaches, personal trainers and fitness professionals at every stage of their development. Whether you are taking your first step into coaching or advancing towards elite performance environments, BWL courses are structured to build knowledge, confidence and real-world coaching capability.
- Online and practical courses
- Industry recognised qualifications
- Leading educators with highest coaching standards
- Payment plans available
Find your learning pathway:
We also offer: Technical qualifications for officials, and Introduction courses in Weightlifting and strength for anyone of any age, who is a beginner, and wanting to start lifting.
For anyone looking to start or improve their lifting , book on one of our practical workshops for Weightlifting or strength, ensuring you get the best support, technique and safety to set you for life.
Where to start
Whether you're looking to build strength, boost confidence, or compete at the highest level, there’s a place for you in our community. From your very first lift to to getting onto the platform, we’re here to support your journey.
GET STARTED WITH WEIGHTLIFTING
Explore weightlifting, a dynamic and empowering sport focused on strength, power and technical skill, open to people of all ages and abilities who want to challenge themselves and find their strong.
GET STARTED WITH PARA POWERLIFTING
Explore para powerlifting, a powerful, inclusive sport focused on upper body strength, open to athletes with a range of physical impairments.
Our latest updates
New Para Powerlifting Hubs Create More Opportunities Across Scotland
UKAD Decision – Marcus Harrison
BWL Board Update
BWL Seeks Non-Executive Director
BHM 2026: Celebrating Black Excellence, past and present
Black History Month 2026
Team GBR Impresses at 2026 Masters World Championships
People Have Spoken: Meet Your 2026 People’s Choice Award Winners
Cyrille Tchatchet II confirmed as candidate for 2026 IWF Athletes’ Commission election
WE DO IT RIGHT
The latest clean sport information
We are fully committed to eradicating doping in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting. Find out more here.
BWL’s commitment to safeguarding
The safety and welfare of people in our sports is paramount to everyone at British Weight Lifting. Click here to find out more or to report a safeguarding issue
OUR PARTNERS
SBD Apparel are an 'Official Partner' of BWL. SBD are the UK's leading supplier of strength sport accessories and collaborate with elite athletes to manufacture and distribute weightlifting accessories to the highest standard.
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Eleiko is the 'Official Equipment Supplier' for British Weight Lifting. Eleiko is a World leader in weightlifting products and aims to create outstanding strength, performance training and fitness facilities.
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UK Sport is one of British Weight Lifting’s funding partners, and provides support and advice relating to the growth of the sport at the elite level.
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The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) is a funding partner for British Weight Lifting and provides opportunities for athletes to fulfil their sporting potential.
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Sport England is one of British Weight Lifting's funding partners, and provides support and advice relating to the growth of the sport on a national scale.
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JOIN US AND FIND YOUR STRONG
Join the British Weight Lifting community and be part of a sport that helps people find their strong. Membership gives you access to exclusive benefits, support and opportunities to get involved in weightlifting and para powerlifting, while connecting you with a national community of athletes, coaches, clubs and enthusiasts.
Become a BWL member