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Technique-first coaching

Technical.
Structured.
Serious.

Olympic weightlifting is one of the most technically demanding disciplines in strength sports. Done well, it develops explosive power, full-body coordination, mobility, and a kind of strength that carries into everything else you do athletically. At ESTLR, we take the technical side seriously.

Our programme has two tracks: a development track for athletes building foundational technique, and a competition preparation track for lifters working toward meets and personal records.

Choose Your Plan

Track 1

Technique & Development

For athletes newer to Olympic lifting or rebuilding technical foundation. Sessions focus on mechanics — positions, timing, footwork, and bar path.

General strength training background required

No prior Olympic lifting experience needed

Mobility and position work built in

Track 2

Competition Preparation

For intermediate to advanced lifters working toward USAW meets or chasing personal records. Periodised programming around competition peaks.

Solid technique in the competition lifts required

Train alongside our active competition team

Video review and coach feedback every session

Competition Team

What Each Session Includes

Structured warm-up and barbell warm-up sequence

Technique drills — positional, pulls, partial movements

Full competition lifts — snatch and clean & jerk

Strength accessory work — squats, pulls, presses

Video review and real-time coach feedback

Active Athletes.
Real Meets.

ESTLR has an active competition team with athletes across multiple USAW weight categories. If you’ve been lifting for a while and want to test yourself competitively, our coaches can prepare you for your first meet or sharpen your approach for the next one.

Luis Valdez

81kg

Aldo Ayala

73kg

Caroline Bao

59kg

Judy Zhou

55kg

Ruben Reyes

102kg

Alysa Hughbanks

81kg

Nash Guyre

73kg

Brian Haag

81kg

Weightlifting FAQs

The development track requires some foundational strength training background but no prior Olympic lifting experience. The competition track is for athletes who already have solid technique in the competition lifts.

Weightlifting shoes are strongly recommended — they provide heel elevation and a rigid sole that make overhead and squat positions significantly more stable. Speak with a coach about options if you don’t have a pair yet.

Yes. Weightlifting drop-in sessions are $28. We ask that visiting athletes have prior experience with the competition lifts, as sessions move through technical work at a structured pace.

Yes. ESTLR has an active competition team competing in USAW meets across multiple weight categories. Speak with one of our coaches about the competition preparation track if you’re interested in competing.

Start Your
Weightlifting Journey

Whether you want to learn the lifts properly or prepare for competition, ESTLR has the coaches, the programming, and the community to get you there.

Try 3 Sessions for $25