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Olympic Weightlifting

YMCAfit Olympic weightlifting CPD

From £340

  • 2 weeks

  • RQF accredited through YMCA Awards & CIMSPA Endorsed

  • Online blended learning

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Recognised and Credible

Our CPD’s are mapped to CIMSPA professional standards and valued by employers throughout the fitness industry.

Learning your way

Our CPD courses combine self paced online study and live tutor-led teaching in either F2F on webinar format.

Developed by Experts

This CPD has been created by a team of experienced and well-qualified team who are experts within their field and meets industry best practice. 

Coach Power, Precision and Performance

Help your clients unlock their strength potential through one of the most technically demanding and rewarding forms of lifting. This immersive and practical qualification has been designed to equip personal trainers with the expertise to confidently coach Olympic weightlifting movements, including the snatch, clean, jerk, and their variations.  
 
Through a blend of technical instruction, fault correction, and applied coaching strategies, you’ll build a solid foundation in essential weightlifting concepts such as the hook grip, pull phases, and optimal positioning.

Course Overview

Upgrade Your Skills. Unlock Your Future

Technical Skills

Real-world application: formative assessments focused on practical coaching ability. Client-focused approach: suitable for both commercial gyms and performance-based environments

Career progression

Increases your earning potential and employability. Broaden your client base and help boost your earnings. Learn the skills and knowledge to build a longstanding career. Develop a specialism that is high in demand.

Support & confidence

High tutor contact time with ongoing support and personalised feedback throughout. CPD accredited and aligned with current industry standards

Fully accredited

Our courses are internationally-recognised, Ofqual regulated and endorsed by CIMSPA, and their legitimacy will never be questioned.

Entry Requirements

Course Format

Study wherever you can, whenever you can

Part-time

1 live tutor-led online session delivered by well-qualified, experienced industry professionals
2 face-to-face tutor-led practical days
Pre-recorded webinars

YMCAfit Achieves Enhancing Status Across All CIMSPA-Endorsed CPDs

Enhancing Status recognises training that goes beyond professional standards, developing key skills such as communication, professionalism, adaptability, and client-centred practice. Achieving this status across our CPD portfolio reflects YMCAfit’s commitment to not just meeting industry expectations—but exceeding them.

Course Overview

What you will learn

  • Coach Olympic weightlifting movements (snatch, clean, jerk) and their variations with confidence.
  • Apply technical knowledge of movement mechanics including the hook grip, pull phases, and double knee bend.
  • Deliver structured coaching sessions and identify common lifting faults using appropriate cues and corrections.
  • Integrate Olympic lifts and variations into client programming in a safe and goal-focused way.
  • Adapt Olympic lifting strategies for clients of varying skill levels and objectives.
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Assessment

  • Formative practical assessment on course
  • Worksheet
  • Questions
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Qualification

  • YMCAfit Olympic Weighting CPD 
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Entry requirements

  • You must be over 16.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training qualification or equivalent is required.
  • Experience with barbell training and gym-based free weights is strongly recommended.
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Take your fitness career to the next level! 

Secure your place on the next YMCAfit Olympic Weightlifting CPD course today — get in touch now and start your journey with industry-leading tutors.

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PT Courses Near You

We deliver our face-to-face courses from state-of-the-art venues across England. This course is currently running from:

London

To find the best date and location for you, speak to one of our experienced course advisors.

Upcoming Dates

London

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Frequently asked questions

What is the format of the course?

Our Olympic Lifting course is delivered through a combination of live online tutor led sessions, tutor-led practical workshops and independent study. You must have access to a laptop/desktop/ipad and reliable WiFi. 

How many hours of study are expected per week?

On average, learners will need to complete 3-4 hours of independent study per week which includes online learning and completion of assessment activities.

What course resources will I be provided with?

Every learner will have access to a digital manual. Your tutor will also provide you with further recommended reading.

What do I need to bring with me to the in person attendance days?

The in-person tutor led workshops will be practical in the nature so you will need to wear appropriate gym clothing/shoes. You should also bring your laptop/tablet as you will be required to access the digital resources. 

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