Olympic Weightlifting Seminar (21/07/12) - We are very happy to announce we will be hosting a 1 day seminar working on the Olympic Lifts. Olympic Weightlifting is an integral part of CrossFit, with the classic lifts and variations frequently featuring in strength sessions and metcons. Due to the challenging nature of the lifts people often struggle to establish optimal technique, relying on impressive muscular strength instead, but missing out on maximal improvements in strength, power and metabolic conditioning. The aim of this seminar is to teach the correct performance of the classical lifts and supplementary exercises. Brief theoretical teaching will explain the rationale behind the positions adopted during various stages of the lifts and how to avoid common faults. Supplementary exercises will be used to explain and correct these technical errors. There will be plenty of lifting during the day to correct individuals’ specific faults and hopefully hit some PBs!

The seminar will be taken by Jamie Crichton & Pete Brzezinka. Jamie is a Level 2 qualified weightlifting coach under the British Weightlifting Association (BWLA). Jamie’s background is in competitive CrossFit, including qualifying for and participating in the 2009 CrossFit Games in Aromas, California. His personal bests include a 115kg snatch, 135kg clean and jerk, 150kg clean and a 2.35 Fran. Pete has been competing in National Olympic Weightlifting competitions since 2010, achieving Northern English Seniors 85kg Olympic Weightlifting Champion 2011, Pete also qualified for the British Senior Weightlifting Finals in 2011.

Cost - £50 (Places are limited so please secure your place by purchasing a spot ASAP).

Gymnastics Workshop (29/07/12) - We have the opportunity to attend a Gymnastics Workshop for all members at the excellent new Leeds Gymnastics facility in Seacroft for Sunday 29th July between 5-7pm. The workshop will give members the opportunity to utilise the dedicated gymnastics centre to develop progressions and skills in CrossFit gymnastics movements under the tuition of a qualified gymnastics coach. Cost of the workshop is £10 which is payable on the day. Please add your name to the sign up sheet at the box if you're planning on attending.

If demand is there we will be looking to set up regular training sessions at Leeds Gymnastics Club to help you continue to progress your gymnastics skills and taking advantage of the equipment, facilities and coaching that the Gymnasics centre provides.

1. Warm up/mobilise

2. Gymnastic Skills Training:

Front levers and Front Lever progressions/complimentary exercises on bar and rings.

3. Conditioning:

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Ring Row
KB Swing 24/16
Hand Release Press Up

4. Recovery