What is weightlifting?

Weightlifting is a form of sport in which the athlete tries to use two hands to lift the heaviest plate weight bar up straight arms. In the sport, lifts are done with two different techniques – snatch and clean and jerk. The winner is the one with the highest total score. Weightlifting has been practiced since the 19th century and it is an Olympic sport.

Movements

There are two main movements in weightlifting – snatch and clean and jerk. In the exercises, of course, we train versatilely, supporting these two main movements. What is important in this sport is technique, whole body strength and balance.

Routa Weightlifting

CrossFit Routa tarjoaa laadukasta painonnosto valmennusta. Painonnosto valmennus tapahtuu CrossFit Roudassa 200m2 omatoimisalin puolella, missä neljä isoa (3x3m) painonnostolavaa, reippaasti kyykkypaikkoja, tankoja ja painoja.

Classes take max. 8 athletes at once, which means that each athlete who participated in the class will certainly receive personal coaching.

Coaches:

Finnish weightlifting legend Miika Antti-Roiko

Coach of the Finnish national team and responsible for training Jimmy Taivaloja

Finnish champion Sadia Noor-E

All our coaches have completed the Weightlifting instructor training approved by the Weightlifting Association.

For who weightlifting is suitable?

Weightlifting is suitable for people of all ages and weights. Weightlifting increases strength, balance, speed, explosiveness and mobility.