Essentials of Weightlifting Technique

£150 + VAT This is a Continual Professional Development course for Gym-Goers, Athletes, Lifters, BWL Coaches, Sports Coaches, Personal Trainers and Strength and Conditioning Coaches who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of analysing and optimising technique for performance. This course centres on creating an objective look at weightlifting technique and the ability to effectively analyse this technique so that you can successfully select exercises to turn weaknesses into strength

Description

The Essentials of Weightlifting Technique builds on the fundamentals of weightlifting, to focus on key areas of optimal technique in more depth. And whilst the concepts concentrate on the sport of weightlifting, they can be used in any sporting environment.

You will also gain access to the BWL Technical Model – a unique model which has been developed to support athletes of any ability or age.

As the National Governing Body for weightlifting and para powerlifting, all of our courses offer an unrivalled standard of training to help you achieve your personal goals.

 

Who is the course for?

  • Professional coaches, lifters and athletes
  • Those looking to upskill, re-skill or refresh their skills
  • Those looking to further develop their clients’ technical ability for improved performance

 

What does the course cover?

Understand the inter-relationship of three critical components in analysing technique: Weight Distribution, Posture and Bar Trajectory.

The course illustrates the effect these factors have on making or missing lifts as well as helping you understand how to assess what area a lifter may be lacking in.

The course also provides insight into the BWL Technical Syllabus, which is delivered to athletes on the Talent Pathway across the UK. 

  • Identify the key positions for the Snatch, Clean and Jerk
  • Understand the biomechanical concepts which underpin the key positions in a BWL technical series
  • Identify the phases for the Snatch, Clean and Jerk
  • Understand how to create a technical series to analyse the Snatch, Clean and Jerk
  • Understand the relevance of key assistance exercises and how they relate to specific components of the lifts
  • Be able to critically evaluate technique using the BWL Technical Model
  • Learn about the BWL Technical Syllabus
  • Understand how to programme using feedback aligned with the BWL technical model
  • Learn how to optimise technique for individuals based on their body proportions and strengths and weaknesses

Plus! Access to resources / material you can go back to time and time again

 

Additional information

This online course has no practical assessment. There is an optional online assessment to be completed to receive a BWL certificate

 

How long does it take to complete the course?

  • 10 – 12 hours of E-learning

Prerequisites

  • At least 1 years’ experience in practicing or coaching strength-based activity or weightlifting

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