Geelong Weightlifting - The Strength Academy
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Crows Road, Greater Geelong
The Strength Academy is the home of Weightlifting in Geelong. This page shall report specifically on our Weightlifting program.
Competition and training reports will be offered. Join us at The Strength Academy, Weightliftings home in Geelong The Strength Academy is home of Olympic Styel Weightlifting (Weightlifting) in Geelong and offers coaching and training for Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Para-Powerlifting, youth long term athletic development, and speed and strength development programs for sport people and general hea
23/05/2024
๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ COMPETITION this Saturday 25th May ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
โช๏ธ 2nd VWA Tournament
โช๏ธ 40 competitors
โช๏ธ Four session times 11am/ 12.30pm/ 2pm/ 3.30pm
โช๏ธ Scroll to see entry list
โช๏ธ Everyone welcome to watch!
02/01/2024
Happy 2024!! ๐
We have reopened today for the new season. Training times:
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY MORNINGS:
๐ 5.45am - 7.00am
๐ 9.00am - 10.30am
MONDAY-FRIDAY EVENINGSย
๐ 4.30pm - 8.00pm
SUNDAY MORNING:
๐ 9.15am - 12.30pm
Bookings required - Contact Michael (0430 311 541) with any questions ๐
06/12/2023
Geelong Open 4 + Geelong Club Age Championships
๐RESULTS ๐
Another big congratulations to all Lifters from the day! ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐
01/12/2023
Iiitttsss Comp time!! ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
The Geelong Open 4 & Geelong Club Age Champs is this Sunday December 3rd! ๐
9:50am - u13 lifters
10:10am - Female Youth (u15 + u17)
12:00pm - Male Open, Junior (u20) and Youth (u15 + y17)
We'd love to see you there, but the lifts will in our story & later on YouTube! ๐
04/10/2023
๐ Term 4 Youth Weightlifting Program ๐
๐ Monday 9th October - Friday 8th December 2023 ๐
Introductory program
โช๏ธLearn to lift
โช๏ธImprove sprint speed
โช๏ธImprove vertical and broad jump
โช๏ธIncrease strength
The package includes:
โช๏ธ3-sessions weekly
โช๏ธWeightlifting Competition Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd December
โช๏ธAthletic testing in week 1
โช๏ธFinal athletic testing Friday 8th December
โผ๏ธ $200 all inclusive
โช๏ธAll training
โช๏ธAll coaching
โช๏ธCompetition entry
โช๏ธVWA Membership
To book your child's place, call Michael on 0430 311 541! ๐
20/09/2023
How cool is our testing mat for jump height?
We have lots of different tools to track performance improvement from jumping, sprinting, grip strength and more! ๐โน๏ธ๐๐คพ
04/09/2023
Congratulations Geelong lifters Mikayley and Broden at their first comp๐๐
Both winning Best youth lifters at Geelong Open 3 ๐
02/09/2023
SEEKING REFEREES FOR TOMORROW AT 12 NOON!!!
Due to Fatherโs Day and work commitments, many from our usual volunteer team are unavailable. This means we are unexpectedly short some refs and a loader. If you happen to be free, please call me on 0430 311 541.
31/08/2023
๐ It's comp time again!! ๐
This Sunday 3rd September (Fathers Day) is our Geelong Comp at The Strength Academy!
Starting at 12pm, we will have local lifters from Geelong, Warrnambool and Melbourne battling it out!
All spectators are welcome, and we can't wait to see you! ๐
28/08/2023
We have some spots available in our 10-12yo & 13-17yp squads!
We're searching for all abilities and people from all sporting backgrounds!
Give us a call or DM to reserve your spot today!
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22/07/2023
โ๏ธDo you love your early starts!? We've got you covered!!โ๏ธ
TRAINING TIMES
๐ Early morning
5.45 - 7.15am
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
๐ Mid-morning
9.30 - 11.30 am
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday
๐ Afternoon
4.30 - 8pm
Monday - Friday
๐ Weekend
10.30am - 1.30pm
Sunday
Give Michael a call on 0430 311 541 to join!! ๐
04/07/2023
๐โโ๏ธ WHAT A WEEKEND AT THE GEELONG OPEN & REGIONAL SOUTH WESTERN COMP! ๐โโ๏ธ
It was such a great day with a wonderful turnout and incredible competitors!
Well done to everyone who competed, and a big congratulations to our winners!
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Best Lifter:
Ruoni Chen from Training Day Weightlifting Club, Sinclair score of 188.904
Best Junior (u20) and Best Youth (u17) Lifter:
Skye Sriratana from Training Day Weightlifting Club, Sinclair score of 188.904
Best Masters Lifter:
Naomi Chen from Training Day Weightlifting, Masters Sinclair (SMM) 179.57
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Best Lifter:
Minh Vu from Geelong Weightlifting Club, Sinclair score of 276.704
Best Junior (u20) and Best Youth (u17) Lifter:
Oliver Leng from Oasis Weightlifting Club with Sinclair score of 274.937
Best Masters Lifter:
Chris Holt from Traralgon Weightlifting Club, Masters Sinclair (SMM) 307
02/07/2023
Today's the day!! ๐๐
Come down and watch some awesome local lifters compete!
Women's presentation begins at 11:30am and men's at 2:15pm - see you soon & good luck to all the competitors today! ๐ฆธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ
01/07/2023
๐ IT'S TROPHY TIME TOMORROW! ๐
Up for grabs is:
Best Open
Best Masters
Best Junior
Best Youth
โฐ๏ธ Sunday from 11.30 am
Thanks to for their fantastic work for our comps ๐ค๐๐
26/06/2023
Head down to The Strength Academy this Sunday for the Geelong Open!
We've got 35 lifters across the men's & women's!
Session 1: Female
Athletes presented at 11.30am
Session 2: Male
Athletes presented at 2:15pm
Free to watch - come check it out ๐
20/06/2023
๐ The School Holidays are fast approaching! And you know what that means?
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM TIME! ๐ฅณ
โ๏ธ๐ช๐ต๐ผ?
Ages 10-18
โ๏ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ป?
Week 1: 6 sessions: Sunday 25th - Friday 30th June
Week 2: 4 sessions: Sunday 2nd - Wednesday 5th July
โ๏ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐?
- Learn to lift: sn**ch/ clean + jerk/ squats/ presses
- Learn sprint & jump mechanics
- Get stronger
- Improve 20 metre sprint
- Improve vertical jump
- Pre & post testing
- Weightlifting comp Sunday 2nd July
๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐?
- 10 sessions: $100 all inclusive
Or
- Casual Sessions: $25 per session, all inclusive.
Secure your spot today by contacting Michael by DM or phone on 0430 311 541 โ๏ธ
16/06/2023
๐ฅCongratulations to Shane Bailey for his gold medal!! ๐ฅ
Shane competed in the 81kg division in the 55-59 age category at the Australian Masters Weightlifting Championships held in Sydney. ๐
Shane hit an equal comp PB sn**ch of 77kg & C+J of 90kg! ๐
His total of 167 is his best total since 2014! It is also the last time he sn**ched 77kg! ๐
This all achieved following a successful half-marathon race just three weeks ago! ๐คฏ๐โโ๏ธ
A great comp performance from Shane!! Congratulations! ๐
11/06/2023
๐ Not sure what to do with your public holiday tomorrow? How about trying a session! ๐
We're open for mid-morning (9:30am - 11:30 am) and arvo sessio (4:30pm - 8pm)!
07/06/2023
โ๏ธDo you love your early starts!?โ๏ธ
Our training times have updated to include the early birds ๐ฆ
TRAINING TIMES
๐ Early morning
5.45 - 7.15am
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
๐ Mid-morning
9.30 - 11.30 am
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday
๐ Afternoon
4.30 - 8pm
Monday - Friday
๐ Weekend
10.30am - 1.30pm
Sunday
Give Michael a call on 0430 311 541 to join!! ๐
19/05/2023
๐ Meet Daniel Locke, one of our Junior Age Lifters ๐
๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด?
I started lifting late 2021, so about a year and a half ago
๐ช๐ต๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด?
I started lifting because I wanted to get stronger in basketball, and I enjoyed it so much I committed ๐
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐?
My favourite lift would have to be the sn**ch or back squats ๐โโ๏ธ
14/05/2023
Happy Mothers Day to all the amazing Women in the lifting Community! ๐๐ฉท
We hope all the sons and daughters ๐ญ๐ช๐ง๐ต๐ฆ๐ฅ to the occasion ๐
13/05/2023
We ๐ our youth athletic development and watching our team excel in their chosen sports! ๐โโ๏ธโน๏ธโโ๏ธ๐คพ
Our programs include: sprints, jumps & change-of-direction drills! We combine these with lifting, to develop their sporting potential!
We have an age specific program for 10-18 year olds, so give Michael a call on 0430 311 541 to book in a trial today! โ๏ธ
09/05/2023
๐๏ธ Have you had a chance to try our our new equipment!?
Our members are LOVING the fresh new kit, so send us a message to book in your trial today! โจ๏ธ
08/05/2023
One of the awesome benefits of weightlifting (there are many) is the prevention and offset of (but not limited to):
๐ชOsteoporosis with stronger bones
๐ช Metabolic conditions with stronger muscles
The best time to start is now!
Message us to book your trial today! ๐ฅณ
07/05/2023
New week, new gear! ๐
Have you had a chance to try out our new equipment?
Our lifters are loving the new kit, so send us a DM and book in your trial session today! ๐
02/05/2023
Kids in sport have goals and dreams, and we are here to help reach them!
Our sessions refine, strengthen, and perfect athletic abilities to help you kick your goals (pun intended) or win your point, shoot your basket, lift your weight etc! ๐โฝ๏ธ๐๐
Strength and speed and movement competency combined with skill is the winning combination - we can give you the first three!
Take your game to the next level and contact Michael today to book in a trial session! โ๏ธ
26/04/2023
๐ Back to school ๐
The Strength Academy is holding a term 2, 6 week Weightlifting program!
Whether your child is new to lifting or already knows the ropes - they'll be able to learn to lift or refine their skills, and will complete the course with a competition in the last week!! ๐
Monday 8th May - Friday 17th June, with options for 2 or 3 sessions per week!
Interested?
Contact Michael for details via DM or on 0430 311 541 ๐
23/04/2023
13yo PJ with a 45KG Clean & Jerk!!
Awesome effort!! ๐๐
17/04/2023
Meet Coach Michael! ๐
Michael has been a Weightlifting and Strength Coach for the last 24 years with the following accreditations:
๐ Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Strength + Conditioning)
๐ National level AWF Weightlifting Coach
๐ L2 ASCA Strength + Conditioning Coach
๐ L1 Powerlifting Coach
๐ L1 Community Athletics Coach
๐ C4 Personal Trainer and C4 Training + Assessment
Michael specialises in coaching youth weightlifting and athletic development for 9-18 year olds & competition weightlifting programs for adults๐
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20 Crows Road, Belmont
Geelong, VIC
3216
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:15am - 10:45am |
| 4:15pm - 8pm | |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| 6pm - 8pm | |
| Wednesday | 9:15am - 10:45am |
| 4:15pm - 8pm | |
| Thursday | 4:15pm - 8pm |
| Friday | 9:15am - 10:45am |
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| Sunday | 10am - 12pm |
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