On June 22, we will be hosting a sanctioned weightlifting meet at our gym in Los Angeles. All standard IWF/USAW competition rules will apply.

Sessions will run from approximately 8am until 5pm. Exact schedule and sessions to be determined based on registrations.

Register below to join us! Registration provided by Competition Corner.
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Update: The start list has been posted!

On April 6, we will be hosting a sanctioned weightlifting meet at our gym in Los Angeles. All standard IWF/USAW competition rules will apply.

Sessions will run from approximately 9am until 5pm. Exact schedule and sessions to be determined based on registrations.

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Wanna fix your technique and get stronger in 2019? We are pleased to announce the following training specials available for purchase now until the end of 2018.

• New LUNCHTIME OPTION for small group training: Every Tuesday/Thursday from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Train with us and get coached during the daytime using Sean’s programming, the same group programming we offer in our evening classes and online. $99 for your first month, $129 per month after that. Note: Requires some snatch and clean & jerk experience.
  
  
• 50% OFF new custom coaching memberships: If you’re interested getting coached with personal programming that’s written just for you, our custom coaching memberships may be the perfect fit! Take half off for your first month of any monthly custom coaching membership. Note: No experience required.

Also:

• Coaches Only: We’ve recently announced 2019 dates for our Waxman’s Weightlifting Method coaching course. If you’re a coach or gym owner seeking a way to standardize the way you teach and fix the snatch and clean & jerk, join us for our certification course next year. Sign-up before the end of 2018 and take $50 off each coach registration.

To inquire about or sign-up for of any of these year-end offers, please contact us directly at info@waxmansgym.com.

There are two types of weightlifting athletes, Stage 1 and Stage 2.

As a coach, if you can determine your athlete’s stage, you can better structure training and help your athlete maintain a proper focus.

Many coaches don’t properly program or focus their athletes for the stage they are in. This is a mistake. It can hinder the athlete’s development and permanently lower the ceiling on their potential.

Here’s a way to determine your athlete’s stage and what to do with it:

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We submitted a video tour of the gym last year for a USA Weightlifting project. Here is the tour: