Founded in 2008 by coach Mike Cartwright, Capilano Weightlifting hosts small group weekly training sessions specializing in olympic weightlifting. 

Weightlifting, also called Olympic-style weightlifting,  is an athletic discipline where the athlete must attempt to lift the maximum amount of weight they can from ground to overhead. The two competition lifts are the snatch and the clean and jerk. The snatch lifts the bar from the floor to overhead in one fluid motion, while the clean and jerk moves from the ground to the shoulders and then overhead.  In comparison with other strength sports, weightlifting incorporates multiple modalities of strength, as well as technique and mobility; the lifts are executed faster—and with more mobility and a greater range of motion during their execution—than other strength movements. Properly executed, the snatch and the clean and jerk are both dynamic and explosive while appearing graceful.

 About Head Coach Mike Cartwright

Involved in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting for over 40 years, Mike Cartwright has represented Team GB and Team England as both athlete and coach. He is the winner of many national, British and world masters titles and records including 15 provincial weightlifting records. Mike has coached for numerous years from beginners to national standard athletes. Many of his athletes have gone on to compete and medal in provincial and national level competitions.

Train With Us

Sessions are held weekly at the following times and locations: 

Mondays: 7-8:30 at West Coast Strength and Movement (560 Beatty St.)

Tuesdays: 7:30-9 at Train West Van (1431 Clyde Avenue)

Thursdays: 7:30-9 at Train West Van (1431 Clyde Avenue)

Pricing

Sessions are $30 for single drop-in after your first trial session.

10 Punch Passes are available for $250.