Olympic Weightlifting

About Us

The Olympic Weightlifting club provides the perfect addition of athleticism to your typical college routine. What better way to de-stress from academic work than to hurl your own body weight over your head, before hearing the satisfying boom of the weights hitting the platform?

As a sport, Olympic Weightlifting involves competing in two movements - the Snatch, and the Clean Jerk. Both involve moving a loaded barbell from the floor to an overhead position, either as a single fluid movement (the Snatch) or 2 distinct movement phases (the Clean and Jerk). These are the primary focus in training, complemented by accessory/assistance moves and plenty of flexibility work... not to mention everyone’s favourite, foam rolling. Even if you’ve never lifted before, don’t worry - we can break down and teach you all the movements from scratch! There are many competitions that club members can compete in throughout the year, the biggest of which is the Inter-varsities. The club has had much success on the platform in previous years; in February 2020, UCC Olympic Weightlifting club took home 2 golds, 2 silvers and a bronze medal.

The Olympic Weightlifting Club won 7 golds, 3 silvers, and a bronze in 2019 at the Munster Open and Intervarsities. They participate in less competitive events like the Lifting League, where UCC’s team won first place. The club is known for its light-hearted atmosphere and encourages everyone to chat and share tips during training. They hope to return to social nights organized by their Ents Rep. This club is ideal for those looking to begin or progress their strength training journey, develop athleticism, and have the craic.