Where to learn how to lift correctly ?

[urbano]

Long story short…I'd like to try and lift heavy/low rep kind of stuff but am anxious about injuries I've had so have always stayed clear of heavy weight.

 

To move forward I am going to look into tackling this and try and give it a go…but would like to learn the lifts correctly.

 

I realise I could sign up to generic gym and get taken through a program with an instructor and get shown the lifts and and then go from there. I have also seen some Cross-Fit places offer intro lifting classes.

 

But..to be honest those options make me somewhat nervous.

 

I have a shoulder which is not so flash and have only come across one trainer who addressed it and took it into consideration when explaining  lifts to me (i.e they knew their stuff and hand't just down some kind of weekend course).

 

Does anyone now of any places in Wellington that run clinics or courses on lifting ?

 

Thanks

 

 

[ThreeWhiteLights]

Powerhouse Gym

[urbano]

36 minutes ago, ThreeWhiteLights said:

Powerhouse Gym

Thanks, I checked out their site but couldn't seen any mention of lifting clinics or courses for beginners. Perhaps I was looking in the wrong sections.

[teamfatboy]

:ditto:  in Wellington you really can't go past Powerhouse. Not only is it the spiritual home of the Central Districts Powerlifting Association (CDPA, http://www.cdpowerlifting.org.nz) but it's also well set-up for Olympic lifting.

 

The strength of Powerhouse not in its free Sky TV screens or sauna (there are none) but in the fact that it's clear about its purpose. It has no mirrors, it has no group fitness classes, but it has great squat racks and lifting platforms.

 

I should say that there are no Personal Trainers, but  that is more than made up for by the expertise of Warren (the owner) and the other members which include at least one Masters World Champion and at least three other world-grade competitors.

 

Plus, the House is the venue for an upcoming coaching  clinic on 13 Feb on powerlifting  technique and rules, ahead of a competition on 27 Feb.  Either day could be a good way to check out the House and get a feel for powerlifting.   Check out the CDPA FB page for details.  

 

Outside of Powerhouse, I know of a couple of PTs that I'd trust to teach powerlifting, one in the Hutt, but they're rare.

[muscle99]

A free way to learn the exercises and correct form is to follow some of the bodybuilding and powerlifting channels on YouTube. Of course not everyone will give you sound advice but you should be able to filter somewhat. You will also learn alot about other aspects of lifting such as nutrition amd training philosophys. Never stop learning. Good luck!

[teamfatboy]

I was up at Powerhouse today, they confirmed the clinic on the 13th will be powerlifting basics - how to squat, bench and deadlift safely and effectively.

 

 

[HarryB]

I'm not sure about using YouTube to learn form mostly because nothing beats someone showing you in person so you know how a movement "should" feel. 

 

By all accounts powerhouse is the home of heavy lifting in wgtn. Hell even I've been there :) 

[teamfatboy]

That coaching clinic I mentioned is on next Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Powerhouse Gym, 272 Taranaki St.

 

 The workshop will give you a better understanding of the three powerlifter - squat, bench press and deadlift.  It'll cover the rules of an NZPF / IPF competition.

 

Free to Central Districts Powerlifting Association members, $30.00 to others.

 

Register online at http://cdpowerlifting.org.nz/powerlifting-workshop-101/ or on the day, but space is limited.

[M.T]

If you are near Johnsonville drop me a PM i'll open up my gym for ya..no charge.

 

p.s it's my garage not an actual gym but I could spare an hour out of my day.

[urbano]

Hi all, thabnks heaps for al the replys. Im going to see how the rest of the week is scheduled for me and then try to get to the clinic at Powerhouse.

 

M.T..thanks for your offer as well, that's really generous.

[teamfatboy]

Details

[Old Bull]

Here is  link to the online registration Powerlifting 101

[teamfatboy]

It was a great clinic - 10 men and three women, from as far as Palmerston North.  Over the three hours, each person got tailored tips on each of the three lifts.  Pointers on foot spacing and angle, bar placement and grip, set-up, the competition calls and rules, and more. At least one lifter surprised herself with a quick pull on a very respectable deadlift.

 

There'll more clinics coming up, including competition prep, and thru the year there'll be clinics like this in Hastings, Palmerston and Masterton. 

[stalkers]

i taught myself as its not rocket science.i feared the idea that a coach would come along and change everything despite it feeling right.I remember reading from the Powerhouse gym website that it would take me 3 yrs to make it to a nationals if i followed the proper way.im far too awesome to follow rulez like that.

 

i went my own way and despite being a pussy with twig arms and living in the middle of nowhere with no support i dominated absolutely noone and won powerlifting titles.this sport is easy if you avoid competition.maybe i should teach you.

[stalkers]

sorry my mum interrupted me and told me to get off the comp so i went to mcds and leaned up the leftovers as well as taking advantage of the wifi.so where was i?

 

oh yeah firstly learn your limits.if you are in your 20s and starting out in powerlifting you are too late.theres teenagers lifting more than you.secondly manual labour is out.you need the energy to lift big weight not support yourself.get a mrs to do that.i got more but the staff are telling me to leave.back later.

[maccaz]

47 minutes ago, stalkers said:

sorry my mum interrupted me and told me to get off the comp so i went to mcds and leaned up the leftovers as well as taking advantage of the wifi.so where was i?

 

oh yeah firstly learn your limits.if you are in your 20s and starting out in powerlifting you are too late.theres teenagers lifting more than you.secondly manual labour is out.you need the energy to lift big weight not support yourself.get a mrs to do that.i got more but the staff are telling me to leave.back later.

 

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welcome back

[HarryB]

4 hours ago, maccaz said:

 

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This is the kind of advice we need here... thanks for the link. I'll take it to my meeting tonight :)