Youth Olympic Weightlifting
By incorporating Olympic weightlifting into educational institutions, such as schools, colleges, and universities, we empower young individuals with the physical and mental fortitude needed to tackle adversity head-on, establish clear goals, and excel in their chosen fields.
- The emphasis on physical activity for the youth is a pressing matter in today’s world.
- To address this, a multi-sport facility with a dedicated, state-of-the-art weightlifting training room is essential.
- Our team of coaches brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise with a combined experience exceeding 30 years in elite sports.
- We are committed to the daily tracking of our athletes' development, ensuring their physical and mental well-being.
From 5 to 6 years old
Three weekly sessions that incorporate training and games, including:
- 25 minutes dedicated to engaging games and exercises that develop motor skills;
- 15 minutes practicing the snatch technique using a stick;
- 15 minutes honing the clean and jerk technique with a stick;
- 15 minutes of muscle-strengthening exercises, including:
- Push-ups;
- Bodyweight squats;
- Stick squats;
- Core exercises;
- Back extensions;
- 15 minutes of stretching to cool down.
From 6 to 7 years old
Engage in 6 fulfilling hours of recreational gymnastics each week.
From 7 to 8 years old
10 hours of recreational and competitive gymnastics each week.
From 8 to 10 years old
Dedicate 14 hours each week to recreational gymnastics and Olympic weightlifting, with an emphasis on the snatch and clean and jerk techniques.
It's essential for the children to engage in at least one Olympic weightlifting competition monthly, in order to become accustomed to the competitive environment.
It's essential for the children to engage in at least one Olympic weightlifting competition monthly, in order to become accustomed to the competitive environment.
From 10 to 11 years old
Engage in a 12-month program with 6 hours of training weekly, focusing on technical repetitions in the snatch and clean and jerk.
The aggregate of the repetitions and the weights lifted should not surpass 7500 kilograms during this time frame.
The aggregate of the repetitions and the weights lifted should not surpass 7500 kilograms during this time frame.
From 11 to 13 years old
Commit to 8 hours of Olympic weightlifting training weekly, progressively ramping up the intensity and weights as the month advances.
Boasting extensive expertise in sports education, validated through our involvement with the Spanish and French weightlifting federations.
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- Bachelor's Degree in Massage Therapy University of Montreal (UdeM), Montreal, QC, Canada
- Gymnastics Coaching Certification - Level 2
- Weightlifting Coaching Certification - Level 2
- Athletic Achievements:
- Competed in 5 European Championships and 4 World Championships
- Participant in CrossFit Regionals 2014
- 6-time National Champion of Spain in the senior category
- European Championships Finalist (2001, 2002, 2004, 2009, and 2012)
- World Championships Finalist (1999, 2001, 2002, 2003)
- Olympian at the London 2012 Olympic Games
- World Masters Champion in 2018 (-58 kg category, ages 35-39)
- World Masters Champion in 2019 (-59 kg category, ages 40-44)