starting oly lifting at 25

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Downset		starting oly lifting at 25	14-10-2016 @ 17:08
Member 6095, 16 posts	Hey guys after a few months my interest in olympic weightlifting increased and i found a coach who could train me privately once a week on c&j and snatch. She is also a competitive weightlifter and since it costs me money i would like to know what you think about someone who starts to train for oly lifting at 25. Is it already too late for me? Of course i dont even think about olympics but being able to join meets in my city in the future would be fun. Another thing i am pretty much a long legged person. I kinda look like a trex to be honest and most of the people tell me i am not build for it.

AdamT		...	14-10-2016 @ 17:19
AKA the great reset Member 4056, 5207 posts	Never too late. Especially at 25. Unless you're a freak, you won't lift major titles, but so what? You could still become a very accomplished lifter. Many of a good athlete picked up a sport late and mastered it... Some older men became world champions at boxing, which is arguably the toughest sport out there...

scruffmcbuff		...	14-10-2016 @ 17:46
Lovely ass Congrats. Member 5958, 2315 posts SQ 280, BP 170, DL 300 750.0 kgs @ 138kgs UnEq	Downset said:Hey guys after a few months my interest in olympic weightlifting increased and i found a coach who could train me privately once a week on c&j and snatch. She is also a competitive weightlifter and since it costs me money i would like to know what you think about someone who starts to train for oly lifting at 25. Is it already too late for me? Of course i dont even think about olympics but being able to join meets in my city in the future would be fun. Another thing i am pretty much a long legged person. I kinda look like a trex to be honest and most of the people tell me i am not build for it. Ignore those people telling your your not built for it. Its bulls**t. I was told the same about me and powerlifting. they are right i am an awful shape for it but it hasnt stopped me! depends how bad you want it.

slimsim		...	14-10-2016 @ 17:59
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225 550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 14.10.2016 @ 23:30 PM by slimsim I started weightlifting at 30. 25 is definitely not too old!!! Not sure I'd pay for coaching though. Most of the old timer lifters I know coach for free. If I was paying I'd want to know their credentials are up to scratch. Anyone can class themselves as a 'competitive lifter'. Means jack really.

Downset		...	14-10-2016 @ 18:34
Member 6095, 16 posts	Thanks for the nice words guys. About the coach she is competitive in powerlifting and oly lifting. I want to do a few months with her because i can do it one on one at least at the beginning then move to a normal class.

Funky_monkey		...	15-10-2016 @ 12:20
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 15.10.2016 @ 12:21 PM by Funky_monkey If you're healthy and your joints are fine, then no reason why not. The only way to find out is to give it a shot. Train for a year or so before giving up. Mark Felix is in his 50s and still going strong, abd as far as I know, injury free. The only thing I can say is look after your joints. Invest in GOOD sleeves.

Downset		...	15-10-2016 @ 13:27
Member 6095, 16 posts	Funky_monkey said:If you're healthy and your joints are fine, then no reason why not. The only way to find out is to give it a shot. Train for a year or so before giving up. Mark Felix is in his 50s and still going strong, abd as far as I know, injury free. The only thing I can say is look after your joints. Invest in GOOD sleeves. Thanks. Yes i have been squatting and deadlifting for about 2 years and still didnt have problems with knees or bad back injuries. I have pretty good ankle and shoulder mobility i still have to work on hip mobility though. Trying to do at least 10 minutes of third world squat stretching every day. About sleeves, rehbands from strengthshop are ok?


unit94		...	15-10-2016 @ 13:48
what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10449 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400 940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq	Yeah Rehbands are great

Downset		...	21-10-2016 @ 14:42
Member 6095, 16 posts	Started weightlifting with the coach this week. She made me start with the snatch and only a broomstick. I was interested to know how long did it take for you weightlifters to learn the technique and start adding weight on the bar?

slimsim		...	21-10-2016 @ 14:43
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225 550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	Downset said:Started weightlifting with the coach this week. She made me start with the snatch and only a broomstick. I was interested to know how long did it take for you weightlifters to learn the technique and start adding weight on the bar? I think you'd find a myriad of answers to the questions depending on a range of factors such as strength, co-ordination, flexibility, experience.

slimsim		...	21-10-2016 @ 14:44
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225 550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	how do you feel in regards to the overall experience?

Downset		...	21-10-2016 @ 15:10
Member 6095, 16 posts	I started training almost almost 2 years ago, before that i only practiced sports when i was a kid(martial arts ). I didnt have a coach when i learned deadlifting squats bench and press. If i Deadlift now id probably make some light mistakes but not bad enough to limit strength. Olympic weightlifting seems like you need to practice technique before to add weight. Now i am learning with only the bar and doing some squats and front squats as assistance. I am not in a hurry but i was just curious. Many learn doing it in a few months, for others it takes years. The coach told me i have good mobility at least

matthewvc		...	21-10-2016 @ 21:21
‘downsizing’ Member 5704, 3233 posts SQ 280, BP 210, DL 320 810.0 kgs @ 96.3kgs UnEq	I only started training about 30 on and off. Didnt take it seriously until after my divorce about 3 years ago and did my first comp 18 months ago aged 40. Ive some regrets not doing it in the flush of youth, but apart from that age is no boundary to improvement you'll always be better than doing no training. yes there are optimal mechanics for lifting but again there are lots of lifters with a strong lift and decidedly non-optimal mechanics for it - I'm a good example 200kg+ bench with long toothpick arms and a 'do you even lift bro?' upper body lol

John		...	21-10-2016 @ 21:47
#biggef Member 5263, 3492 posts SQ 260, BP 195, DL 260 715.0 kgs @ 130kgs UnEq	Don't really think 25 is that old if you have passion and good health go for it ,also it's worth noting that some older lifter don't have the wear and tear of some other lifters of the same age sure Terry Hollands has said something about that, and sure we would all like to be top of our game truth is few of us are but it should never stop you trying Do it...Do it oh paying a coach my friend did that the pt had all the qualifications but no experience be careful somtimes these people can be detrimental to your efforts.

Wiegieboard		...	21-10-2016 @ 21:47
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11330 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190 502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	Downset said:Hey guys after a few months my interest in olympic weightlifting increased and i found a coach who could train me privately once a week on c&j and snatch. She is also a competitive weightlifter and since it costs me money i would like to know what you think about someone who starts to train for oly lifting at 25. Is it already too late for me? Of course i dont even think about olympics but being able to join meets in my city in the future would be fun. Another thing i am pretty much a long legged person. I kinda look like a trex to be honest and most of the people tell me i am not build for it. If you train olympic lifting you will be stronger, faster and more skilful than you would have been if you didn't train it. There's nothing to stop you getting very strong if you train, rest and eat right. I think it's a good idea and it'll help you become all you can be.

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