OKC BARBELL

LIFT WITH PURPOSE

Come train at OKC’s premier weightlifting facility with nationally qualified athletes.

WHY OKC BARBELL?

Founded at Oklahoma City University in 2012, OKC Barbell has developed into the best USA Weightlifting sanctioned barbell club in the state.

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TESTIMONIALS

My sons had been weightlifting with a coach in Kansas City, but a move to Oklahoma City left us without a coach. They tried remote training but quickly lost their love of the sport. I am so glad that we found OKC Barbell Club. The coaches and team environment have renewed their passion and their performance has never been better!
Elizabeth Ancsin

I have been lifting in and competing in Olympic weightlifting since 2018. I started at OKC Barbell after moving from Houston, TX around May of this year. I was previously working with another coach but made the transition after getting to know the OKC Barbell community in just a few short months. I appreciated how the coaches interacted with his athletes, explained their cues, and communicated using language that was easy to learn and understand. Within the first cycle of programming, I made a lifetime PR clean and jerk of 100kg. Athletes often set short-term and long-term goals in their sports, and a 100kg clean and jerk was a long-term goal I had been striving for since starting in Olympic weightlifting. From that lift on, I continued working hard with the coaches and my love for the sport has greatly increased. I found myself in a bit of a weightlifting slump last year, but since transitioning to OKCBB and joining the community, I have nothing but excitement for me (and my team) for the future.
Carley Graham

The best part of OKC BB is the people and the amazing coaching staff who really want their athletes to succeed. As a Masters weightlifter (W60, 55 kg), who has only been lifting for a few years, I wanted to be sure to find a coach who understood the mature athlete so I could stay safe while progressing with my lifting skills. I’m glad I found OKC BB! Because I was between coaches, we were experiencing a global pandemic, and I was recovering from rotator cuff surgery, I had been training on my own and I picked up some bad habits. This sport is challenging and enjoyable because there’s always something to tweak. I knew I needed to find a good coach. When I met the coaches here, they started working with me to correct errors and improve technique. In addition, my teammates are amazing! We have folks from age 8 up to 63 lifting at OKC BB. Everyone is supportive, friendly, and just plain fun. We work and compete together as a team and sometimes play together as a team. All of the coaches have a keen eye and offer gentle guidance. As for me, I don’t want to train to just get it right, I want to train until I can’t get it wrong. If you’re looking for excellence in training, committed and dedicated athletes, and the companionship of fellow lifters, OKC BB is the place for you.
Jocelyn Ludlow

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