learn

to Lift

A short 6-week intensive program designed to build a foundation of proper technique and practice. You will be taught the three core (compound) lifts that are staples of any strength training program. If you want to improve your stamina, lift heavier, or sculpt your physique and see a real difference, an understanding of how to lift is a foundation program that will unlock your fitness goals.

Is this for you?

Do you want to learn how to lift weights safely and effectively, so that you can train alone with the knowledge that you will improve and minimize injury risk?

My Learn to Lift program is a short 6-week intensive 1-2-1 program designed to help you build the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to train with weights in the gym (or at home). You’ll be taught the three core (compound) lifts that are staples to any strength training program. The learn to lift program will dedicate 2 weeks per lift to build a foundation of proper technique and practice.

Learn to Lift will focus on the barbell back squat, deadlift, and bench press. Modifications and progressions can and will be made specific to the individual.

Schedule

Week 1 - 2 Back Squat

What you will learn

  • Proper warm-up

  • Correct set-up using a squat rack

  • Body positioning

  • Eccentric & Concentric actions

  • Breathing Techniques

  • Core bracing techniques

  • Progressing/regressing in weight

  • Supplementary exercises

Week 2 - 3 Bench Press

What you will learn

  • How to set up a bench press

  • Body placement on the bench

  • breathing techniques

  • Hand placement

  • Where the bar lands

  • Progression / regressing in weight

  • Where a bench press should go in a strength training program

  • Supplementary exercises

Week 4 - 6 Deadlift

What you will learn

  • Proper bar & set up

  • Deadlift Variations

  • Body positioning

  • Push/Pull motion

  • Core bracing

  • Breathing techniques

  • Progressing/regressing in weight

  • Supplementary exercises

What you'll gain

Move Well - Learn to execute the three core compound movements, safely and effectively

Confidently train in your local gym or home gym - The skills and knowledge you will acquire over these 6 short intense weeks will help you feel more confident.

Build a stronger body - Not only will you see your performance improve but also you will be able to perform everyday tasks, thus making you more useful to your circle of influence.

Build your knowledge - a thorough understanding of all three movements means your time spent training is time well spent with.

What you get

2-3 x 60-minute sessions per week

You'll learn the ropes in a private training studio. You'll focus on mastering the most effective movements

A staggered approach

Over the course of 6-weeks, you will practice skill work that will gradually increase in difficulty

12-week training template

At the end of the Learn to Lift program, you'll receive a 12-week customisable weight training template and mobility program, along with an in-person'debrief' to run you through the template.