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Young weightlifter Cabrera performs a squat snatch at a youth training event.

YOUTH TRAINING

THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED YOUTH WEIGHTLIFTING PROGRAM IN OAKLAND HISTORY

10 USAW WEIGHTLIFTING NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1 USAW TEAM NATIONAL TITLE

5 LIFTER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

2 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS

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Young athlete doing a box jump during youth training.

BEGINNER PROGRAM

Built for new athletes to develop speed, power, and strength while reducing injury risk through coordination and mobility work.

  • Active/Dynamic Warm-Up

  • Appropriate Strength Training

  • Sport Performance Coaching

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM - YOUTH WEIGHTLIFTING

Athletes learn foundational strength movements and begin technique-based Olympic weightlifting at their own pace under nationally certified coaches.

  • Squat

  • Press

  • Deadlift

  • Snatch

  • Clean & Jerk

Young girl performing a barbell front squat
Smiling athlete holding a 2024 award and wearing medals.

ADVANCED PROGRAM

Athletes compete in local, national, and international Olympic weightlifting events.

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National Team Athlete Program includes:

  • College Scholarships

  • Mental & Performance Health Coaching

  • Competition & Travel Funds

  • Athlete Stipends

  • Nutrition Education & Meals

  • Biomechanics Coaching

  • Apparel & Shoes

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