Olympic weightlifting exercises

Olympic weightlifting builds power, technique, and full-body coordination. Explore beginner-friendly Olympic weightlifting exercises with clear instructions, helpful muscle tags, and practical equipment options.

Olympic weightlifting exercises

Olympic weightlifting is focused on speed, precision, and strong positions. These exercises include classic lifts, derivatives, and technique variations that help you build power while improving timing and control.


Featured Olympic weightlifting exercises

Here are a few Olympic weightlifting exercises to get you started. If you want the complete list, browse all Olympic weightlifting exercises.

Build explosive strength and coordination from a standing hang position.

Improve posture and quad strength with this no-hands front squat variation.

Strengthen your traps and reinforce explosive mechanics.

Improve power and overhead stability with this dynamic lift.

Develop explosive leg drive with this jerk-specific movement.

Build glutes strength with this focused barbell lift.


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