With proper technique, Olympic lifts teach one to apply force from the center of the body outward (i.e. core to extremity). The Snatch, and the Clean and Jerk bring speed, power, coordination, agility, accuracy and balance to your strength training. Performing these movements efficiently through proper technique increases an athlete’s ability to both improve performance and avoid injury.

Seminar Highlights:

• Technical details of the lifts.
• Teaching principles.
• Warm-up and flexibilty technique specific to Weightlifting.
• Assistance exercises to the lifts.
• Complete progressions for the Snatch and the Clean and Jerk.

Seminar features will include:

• Hands-on actual training loads with the lifts.
• Individualized coaching and corrections.
• A Weightlifting 101 handbook with seminar content details.

NOTE: Our Olympic Weightlifting Seminars are taught by USAW Senior International Coach and 1980 Weightlifting Olympian Brian Derwin, and USAW Senior Coach and CFMSP Co-Founder, Michael Pilhofer.

No previous experience with the Olympic lifts is required, but attendees should be reasonably experienced with basic powerlifts such as the squats, presses, and deadlift. Those with injuries or other health limitations may attend without participation in the practical portions of the seminar. Come learn these lifts with one of the very best in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting.

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Scheduling a Seminar:

Interested in scheduling a Weightlifting 101 Seminar at your facility? CONTACT US to request available dates and details.

Seminar Coaches:

Brian Derwin - A member of the 1980 United States Olympic Weightlifting team, National Champion, Senior International USAW Coach, and USA Weightlifting President (1996-2000), Brian has been lifting and coaching champions for over 35 years. He was a 100kg athlete, Snatching 155kg and Clean/Jerk 207.5kg. He tied the National Record, winning the National Title in 1980. He started lifting in 1972, and finished competing in 1981. He lifted overseas for two years in countries such as East Germany, Soviet Union, New Zealand, Australia, and China. He has been coaching since 1984 and has coached several National, National Junior Champions, and other athletes to the World, and Jr. World level. Under Brian's leadership as USAW president, the United States had its first-ever junior world champion as well as bringing home the gold and bronze medals in the Sydney Olympic games.

Michael Pilhofer - Co-Founder and Head Coach at CrossFit MSP, a premier Strength and Condition facility in the Twin Cities. Michael initially obtained his Olympic Weight Lifting training under Coach Mike Burgener, receiving his CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification in 2008. He since has been training with Coach Brian Derwin. He is a USAW Senior Coach, a USAW Sports Performance Coach, and is President and Head Coach of CrossFit MSP Weightlifing Club. Overall, he has 20+ years of teaching/coaching experience and has an amazing ability to break the most complex movements down to their simplest form to help any athlete improve their lifts.