Lift Off: Power Clean & Snatch Workshop

Ever watched someone power clean or snatch and thought "how do they do that"?

This is how.

Lift Off is your low-pressure, high-fun intro to two of the most athletic barbell movements — the power clean and the snatch — coached in our 1,500 sq ft Calgary HQ. In 90 minutes, you'll learn the fundamentals of each lift through progressive drills, then put it all together in a short, beginner-friendly workout.

No Olympic lifting experience required. If you can squat and deadlift, you're ready.

You'll be learning from Mo Youssef, head coach at Bells of Steel. Mo has coached in four leading gyms in Calgary and holds a National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning. He has trained under Olympic champion Mohamed Ehab and his coaching background spans a wide range of populations and training environments, from high-energy group classes to fully customized one-on-one personal training. If you've ever felt intimidated by Olympic lifting, Mo is the person you want in your corner.

• Power clean technique — from the floor to the rack position
• Snatch fundamentals — grip, pull, and overhead catch
• Progressive drills to build each movement step by step
• Bracing, timing, and movement cues you can take to any gym

This workshop is open to the public and designed for lifters who have basic barbell experience but are new to Olympic lifting. It's perfect if you've been squatting and deadlifting and want to add cleans and snatches to your training — with real, hands-on coaching from an expert.

• Must have basic barbell experience — comfortable gripping, unracking, and controlling a loaded bar
• Must be able to perform a controlled hip hinge and pull (Romanian deadlift pattern)
• Must be able to press or push-press a barbell overhead without shoulder pain
• No current shoulder, wrist, elbow, or lower back injuries (or cleared to train by a medical professional)
• Footwear: flat-soled shoes or weightlifting shoes strongly recommended (no running shoes)

• I have basic barbell experience (can grip, unrack, and control a loaded bar)
• I can perform a controlled hip hinge / Romanian deadlift pattern
• I can press or push-press overhead without shoulder pain
• I have no current shoulder, wrist, elbow, or lower back injuries (or am cleared to train)
• I will wear flat-soled or weightlifting shoes (no running shoes)

• 90 minutes of small-group coaching with Mo (max 6 participants)
• A short, fun workout to put your new skills to the test
• Free Bells of Steel swag for every attendee
• Exclusive discount codes for Bells of Steel gear

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