Olympic Weightlifting in Chatswood

​Welcome to Bears Lifting
We're a registered NSW Club; Making Weightlifting Simple to Learn & Improve

​"Enjoy being taught how to move properly, lift properly, and be programmed properly.
I believe everyone should be treated like an athlete, tailored flexibility and strength to help you, not break you."

Bears Lifting is a dedicated weightlifting club built for adults who want proper coaching, clear structure, and easy to follow systems.
We coach Olympic weightlifting the way it should be taught:

• Strong fundamentals 
• Clear progressions
• Individual focus
• Our unique 'Belt System' to guide your progressions

​Weightlifting with Structure, Coaching, and Results.
Online Coaching, Programming, Squad and 1 on 1 in Chastswood
For Master's, Youth's and CrossFitter's who want to lift better.

​Who We Coach
Looking to learn weightlifting or start competing? We'd love to have you!

This is for people who want to snatch, clean & jerk, squat and get stronger and more mobile with intent.
This is for you if you want to:

• Train 2 to 4 times per week
• Are a CrossFitter wanting better barbell technique
• Are a beginner or Masters lifter who wants coaching, not chaos
• Want a club environment with real coaching feedback - not a clock timer 

What It's NOT:
X Bootcamp
X Random workouts
X Cookie cutter programming
X Rah Rah yelling

Bear's Pathway to Success - Our Unique Belt System
​“Clear progression for beginners, intermediates, and experienced lifters.”

Weightlifting Doesn’t Need to Be Complicated.
​Most people don’t fail at weightlifting because they lack effort. They fail because the system is unclear.
At Bears Lifting, we simplify Olympic weightlifting into clear steps, clear standards, and clear progress.
No jargon. No guessing. No random workouts. And most excitingly, know when you're ready to hit the Comp Platform!

This is how we make weightlifting simple.
The Belt System removes confusion and replaces it with clarity.
Instead of asking:
“Am I ready to add weight?
​“Should I be doing more?”
Should I do more of this thing I saw on Instagram?.."
“When can I compete?" 
- Just follow our System -

White Belt Foundation Program

Get a clear understanding right from the start, the rest is "Simple."
All our lifters have worked through this foundation plan, designed to progressively teach you each required position for the three lifts. ​Structured 12-week program to master fundamentals, build strength safely, learn the core drills and positions, and prepare you for Team Training. All our lifters have been through this program, so everyone on the team can help you. The twelve weeks concludes with a max out Snatch and Clean & Jerk to put numbers to your improvement.
Start with learning your lockout position and overhead strength
Power positions
Set up positions
Foot placement
Understand timing and bar path.
​It concludes with a snatch and clean and jerk max out!

Green Belt

Green Belt: Power Development with Heavier Loads
Balanced lifts
Maintaining your posture under heavy loads
Consistent scarecrow position
Consistent foot landing
​Ability to identify a good vs bad rep

Yellow Belt - Position & Strength 

Adapted to training 3+ sessions per week
Can maintain posture through heavy lifts
Can hit a deep stop position quickly under load
Good timing on extension and panda pulls
​Can hit our strength goals

Blue Belt - Competition Belt!

Can recover from being bogged at the bottom of a lift
​Confident openers and body's readiness
Know what drills improve your lifting
Knows the competition rules
Capable of Squatting three times + per week
​Can hit our strength goals

Red Belt - State Qualifier / IWMA World Masters Qualifier

Maintains position through all heavy lifts
Self awareness to manage weaknesses, tightness and work load
Can collaborate with their coach in program design
​Can help other lifters progress
No hesitation in lifts
Know how to prepare for comps
​Can lift heavy >85% twice per week
Can hit qualifying standards

Black Belt - Nationals / International Master's Podium

Know how to manage weight and taper for comps
Can remain mentally calm in comps
Can Live a life outside weightlifting
Know when to push and when to relax and enjoy training
​Can hit qualifying standards

Just get started below and I'll take care of the rest - Youth to Masters, let's get lifting!

​Training Options:
Our last two North Sydney gyms have been vacated due to developers; so we now offer very affordable Squad Training and Programming

Squad Training

Tailored Programming 2 to 4 sessions per week
Squad Training every Saturday 9am at CrossFit Chatswood
Weekly video review analysis and feedback
$32 per week billed every three weeks.
Location: Chatswood

Intro To Oly Lifting One on One Sessions

​New lifters and Crossfitters start here.
One-on-one coaching to cover the start up basics, set goals, and build confidence. Perfect for beginners or those returning to lifting. You must understand the subtleties of the sport from the start, and understand your positions for stability and strength. This is a very personalised, hands on session.
Lock in your ideal receiving, overhead, and set up positions.
​$150 per hour
Locations: North Sydney or Chatswood

Personal Coaching Start Up Pack

Get started or further your progress with one on one personal Coaching.
10 Sessions $1200 ($120 per session)
Ten week expiry
Locations; North Sydney or Chatswood

Get Started by Contacting Sam below

Chatswood Location:

CrossFit Chatswood;
​31/28 Barcoo st, Roseville, 2069

​North Sydney Studio

2 Eden st, North Sydney 2060

The Weightlifting Advantages:
Choose a sport that strengthens your weaknesses.
A sport that encourages you to move better
A sport that builds strength and power
A sport for Youths to Masters
Choose Olympic Weightlifting!