Whatever strength means to you, your journey starts here.

Whether you want to get stronger, learn new skills, coach others, join a club, or compete at the highest level, British Weight Lifting has a pathway for you.

Follow the athletes representing Britain on the international stage. 

Commonwealth Games

 

Are you very strong? Discover our Talent iD and Talent Transfer pathways into weightlifting.

Talent Transfer 

Everyone starts somewhere. Whether you want to learn Olympic weightlifting or build confidence in strength training, we've got the right thing to help you take your next step.

Whether you're completely new to weightlifting or looking to build a stronger foundation, our self paced Introduction to Weightlifting online course is designed to help you start with confidence.

Discover the history and benefits of Olympic weightlifting, learn the fundamentals of the snatch, clean and jerk, and build a personalised training programme that fits your goals and lifestyle. Along the way, you'll gain practical knowledge, develop key movement skills and access a library of 50 exercises to support your progress.

Suitable for beginners of all ages and abilities, this course is your first step towards finding your strong.

Introductory offer: £10 

Introduction to Weightlifting online course

 

Want some practical advice to improve your squat? Tips and tricks to refine your clean? Our practical workshops deliver eyes-on coaching, expert insight, and a six-week programme to help you train with confidence.

Our Weightlifitng Workshop if perfect for you if you want to improve your technique in the snatch and clean and jerk. Across the 4-hour practical session a BWL educator will assess and analyse your lifts, giving you the perfect cues and guidance to help you improve.

Introduction to Weightlifting practical workshop 

 

Our Strength Training Workshop is perfect for you if you want to learn the key positions for 10 different commonly used strength exercises

Introduction to Strength practical workshop 

Help others find their strong. Whether you're starting your coaching journey or looking to build your skills, our coaching courses will give you the knowledge and confidence to support lifters at every level.

Book your course

 

The right support makes all the difference. Find a local club, connect with a qualified coach and become part of a welcoming community that will help you grow stronger.

Discover local clubs and start training

Find a coach

There are lots of ways to get involved. Try weight lifting at a local event, enter a competition or become a British Weight Lifting member to access benefits, resources and opportunities across the sport.

Find a competition

Become a member 

Introduce more young people to the benefits of lifting. Explore our School Games resources.

School Games weightlifting

 

Support your club to grow and thrive. Access practical resources to help promote your activities, deliver great events and apply for coaching vouchers to develop your sessions.

Become an affiliated club

BWL Club marketing pack

As a BWL club, you’ll get two £100 course vouchers and three FREE Technical Official courses each year. We share the promo codes in the club newsletter, so everyone in your community can benefit. If you ever need a hand, just email courses@bwl.sport - we’re here to support your club every step of the way.

 

Partnership Opportunities

Want to help more people find their strong? We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch to explore how we can work together to grow participation and create more opportunities through weight lifting. Contact enquiries@bwl.sport today.