Olympic Weightlifting Amsterdam

LEARN TO LIFT.
GET STRONGER.

Learn the snatch and clean & jerk with experienced coaching at Convoy Gym in Amsterdam IJburg.

OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING · AMSTERDAM

STRENGTH MEETS
SPEED & TECHNIQUE

Olympic weightlifting is one of the most technical forms of strength training. At Convoy Gym in Amsterdam IJburg, you learn the Olympic lifts with experienced coaching, proper equipment and the space to practise.

Whether you have never touched a barbell before or already have experience with the snatch and clean & jerk, training is adapted to your current level. The goal is not just to lift more weight. It is to move better, become stronger and make measurable progress.

THE OLYMPIC LIFTS

TWO LIFTS.
ENDLESS PROGRESS.

Clean and jerk Olympic weightlifting at Convoy Gym Amsterdam

THE SNATCH

Move the barbell from the floor to overhead in one explosive movement. The snatch combines speed, mobility, coordination, strength and precision.

CLEAN & JERK

Bring the bar from the floor to your shoulders and then drive it overhead. The clean & jerk develops explosive strength, power and full-body coordination.

HIGHLY COACHED

LEARN TO LIFT
PROPERLY.

Olympic weightlifting isn't about throwing a heavy barbell around. Good technique comes first. We break movements down, correct your positions and progressively build toward stronger and more consistent lifts.

Olympic weightlifting coaching at Convoy Gym IJburg

TECHNIQUE

Learn efficient positions and movement patterns for the snatch, clean and jerk.

STRENGTH

Build the squat, pulling and overhead strength needed to move heavier weights.

POWER

Develop speed and explosive strength so you can move the bar more efficiently.

MOBILITY

Improve the positions needed to receive, squat and stabilise the bar confidently.

YOUR LEVEL

START WHERE
YOU ARE.

You don't need to already know how to weightlift before coming to Convoy. Coaching is adapted to your level.

NEW TO WEIGHTLIFTING

BEGINNER

Never snatched before? That's completely fine. We teach the movements progressively, starting with positions you can perform confidently before building toward the full lifts.

Learn the basics step by step
Start with manageable weights
Build technique before intensity
Get direct coaching and corrections

ALREADY LIFTING

EXPERIENCED

Already know the Olympic lifts? Work on technical weaknesses, build strength and create more consistency in your snatch, clean and jerk.

Improve technical weaknesses
Build stronger positions
Develop squat and pulling strength
Practise independently during Open Gym

PRACTISE OUTSIDE CLASS

TRAIN ON
YOUR SCHEDULE.

05:30 — 22:30

Technique improves through practice. Convoy members can use Open Gym every day from 05:30 until 22:30, giving you the freedom to practise your lifts and strength work when it fits your schedule.

EXPLORE OPEN GYM

WHY CONVOY

A GYM BUILT
FOR PROGRESS.

A serious training space without the crowds of a large commercial gym. Train with structure, get coaching when you need it and have the freedom to work independently.

250 M² Strength-focused gym in IJburg

8 Squat stations

05:30 Open Gym starts every day

10,000+ Coaching hours per coach

TRAIN YOUR WAY

MORE THAN
WEIGHTLIFTING.

Combine Olympic weightlifting with strength training, Cross Training, HYROX or your own programme at Convoy.

STRENGTH TRAINING

Build the squat, pulling and pressing strength that supports your Olympic lifts.

EXPLORE → 02

CROSS TRAINING

Combine strength, Olympic lifting and conditioning in your training.

EXPLORE → 03

HYROX

Develop strength and conditioning alongside your HYROX preparation.

EXPLORE →

FAQ

OLYMPIC
WEIGHTLIFTING
AMSTERDAM

Can beginners start Olympic weightlifting at Convoy?

Yes. You don't need previous Olympic weightlifting experience. Beginners learn the movements step by step before progressing toward the complete snatch and clean & jerk.

What is Olympic weightlifting?

Olympic weightlifting, also called gewichtheffen, is a strength sport based around two competition lifts: the snatch and the clean & jerk. Both require strength, speed, mobility, coordination and technique.

Where can I do Olympic weightlifting in Amsterdam?

Convoy Gym is located in Amsterdam IJburg and offers Olympic weightlifting alongside strength training and Open Gym. Members can also practise independently during Open Gym hours.

What is the difference between weightlifting and powerlifting?

Olympic weightlifting focuses on the snatch and clean & jerk. Powerlifting focuses on the squat, bench press and deadlift. Weightlifting places more emphasis on explosive movement, speed and technical execution.

Can I practise weightlifting during Open Gym?

Yes. Open Gym at Convoy is available every day from 05:30–22:30, so you can practise your lifts outside coached sessions and combine weightlifting with your own strength programme.

Do I need to be strong before starting?

No. Strength develops through training. When you're new to weightlifting, learning good positions and movement patterns is more important than lifting heavy weights immediately.

Is Olympic weightlifting useful for CrossFit?

Yes. The snatch, clean and jerk and their variations are commonly used in CrossFit. Improving your Olympic lifting technique can therefore directly improve this part of your training.

CONVOY GYM · AMSTERDAM IJBURG

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START LIFTING?

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