Beginner Olympic Weightlifting Programme

Leeds Olympic Weightlifting Coach Alex Parry gives you a Full Beginner Weightlifting Routine
  • Develop technique for Olympic Weightlifting
  • Build Leg, Back, Shoulder Strength
  • 3 Day Per Week Programme
  • Average Workout Time 1.5 hours.

Introduction

This is a simple programme designed to introduce you to the major lifts as well as some basic technique drills.  it is also designed to improve your leg and back strength to allow for long term progress into heavier weights.

Coaching

Although it’s possible to run this programme on your own to great effect, I would still highly recommend finding a good local weightlifting coach.  Not only will this help you feel more confident and learn quicker, but it’ll stop you developing bad habits that can hinder your future performance.

The Programme

Day 1:

  1. Snatch Balance         3×3    Light bar
  2. High hang Snatch     3×3     Light bar
  3. Snatch                     8×1     Moderate Weight
  4. Back Squat              3×5     Moderate-heavy
  5. Plank Hold               3 x      Max

Day 2:

  1. High hang Clean        3×3    Light Bar
  2. Clean                       8×1    Moderate Weight
  3. Jerk                         5×2    Moderate Weight
  4. Front Squat              3×3    Moderate-heavy
  5. Side Plank Hold         4 x    Max

Day 3:

  1. Snatch                      Daily Max
  2. Clean & Jerk              Daily Max
  3. Back Squat                 Up to 5rm
  4. Hanging leg Raises      3 x 10

Which Days?

Leave at least one day between each session, so Monday, Wednesday Friday would work.  As would Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.  So would Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday.

Why no specific weights?

Beginner’s typically don’t need prescribed weights, your goal is to play it by feel and be as consistent as possible.  If you’re making every single repetition then you should obviously raise the weight, but if you’re dropping/missing reps then you might need to go down a bit.  use some common sense here.

Olympic Weightlifting Coaching Programme Leeds

If you’re in Leeds and want to take your lifting to the next level, then why not join my Olympic Lifting programme.  In 8 weeks you’ll massively accelarate your learning and performance in the sport!  If you read the form up above you’ll know I’m also offering a FREE 90 Minute Technique Analysis Session.

Hope to see you in the gym soon,

Until then keep getting stronger

Your Coach

Alex

alex@characterstrength.co.uk

07712 471834