Woolwich Weightlifting

Fantastic experience: Great weightlifting club and knowledgeable, supportive and friendly coach, highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Joe and the team at Woolwich Weightlifting have been consistently incredible! Joe has been professional, thoughtful and targeted in his advice and coaching, and I've seen huge progress over the last two months alone. He also brings really positive energy and is a real delight to train with!

Fantastic experience: Joe and the rest of the coaching team at Woolwich Weightlifting have helped me achieve more in the last year than I even thought possible. They're friendly and supportive, and create a motivating atmosphere that is still easily accessible to newcomers of all shapes and sizes. The new Thursday night beginners/technique sessions are incredibly useful, "Super Saturdays" are great fun, and the club is hilariously well connected to public transport. What more could you want from a weightlifting club?

Fantastic experience: Brilliant club. I would recommend Woolwich weightlifting to anyone who is looking to be part of a friendly and supportive club with amazing coaches As a beginner, the learn to lift course was so helpful. There is a great programme of sessions every week & also the new Thursday sessions that focus on technique are a great addition.

Fantastic experience: Joe is a great coach and creates a very welcoming atmosphere, especially for complete beginners! Would definitely recommend

Fantastic experience: This is my favourite weightlifting club to train at in southeast london. The vibes are on point, the coaches are knowledgeable and very friendly. 10/10 would recommend!

Fantastic experience: Cool and friendly place to Train Joe Brooker is a great trainer.

Fantastic experience: Even though I was clueless about the different types of weight training Joe and the coaching team made it really easy to get involved. Everyone has made me feel welcome which is why I look forward to coming back every session ready to give it my best.

Fantastic experience: A great weightlifting club for those wanting to learn to lift, or simply get fit and have fun in a supportive community. The facilities are well stocked and the coaches are knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience: Woolwich weightlifting club is the perfect place for building your growth and confidence as a lifter. What I have enjoyed most about being a member over the past few months are the positive team culture and the top quality coaching. The people there are incredibly friendly and supportive. Joe and Laura are amazing coaches, they make sure to push you, support you and take their time in creating programmes that are catered to your needs.

Fantastic experience: Great well stocked space passionate coach and members of all skill levels. Great for beginners or seasoned lifters

Fantastic experience: Great club, great coach - Joe knows when/how to push you to be your best.

Fantastic experience: No matter what your lifting ability, the club is a fantastic, supportive atmosphere for all. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: If you're looking to improve your strength and technique while being part of a tight community of friends then don't miss out on giving this hidden gem a try!

Fantastic experience: Joe is the best at coach.

Fantastic experience: Love this club!

Fantastic experience: Great club.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Joe’s coaching and weightlifting club, from beginners to pros. Great atmosphere, really welcoming and excellent tips /advice. You’ll notice the results, definitely give it a go!!

Fantastic experience: Such a great club! Joe is an amazing coach and is very knowledgeable. The clubs atmosphere is second to none and beyond welcoming. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Coach Joe Brooker taught me that perseverance always brings the greatest results. Not that I didn’t know that, but seeing my wildest dreams come true has sealed the deal. I cannot thank him more for the amazing training program and full-hearted support and that why I fully recommend him.

Fantastic experience: The best weightlifting club around, coach brooker is so helpful with a Passion for helping people. The other members are amazing too and so supportive a great environment to be in!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Joe. He has a great coaching style. His focus on technique and form have given me a strong foundation to build from. Also, one of the nicest guys you could meet!!

Fantastic experience: Joe is a great weightlifting coach and I would highly recommend him. Like others have mentioned, the club is friendly and overall, a great place to train.

Fantastic experience: Great environment a nice mix of all capabilities, great team of coaches who have helped me with technique and strength. Everyone is so helpful so you’ll never feel left out and it’s a great experience, if you’re looking for a new experience come give it a try :)

Fantastic experience: Great place to train.

Fantastic experience: Joe is a fantastic coach - super supportive and knows his stuff. Fully recommended

Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend this weightlifting club more. The group is all about positivity and having fun while achieving goals. The coach Joe is very knowledgeable and experienced and offers a foundations course for anyone who needs some extra help getting up to speed with olympic lifts. Easy 10/10.

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing club, full of the most supportive people and the best coach (Joe B himself) that knows how to push and get the best out of you - check his socials and see the real deal!! If you want to challenge yourself, meet some fabulous lifters, AND get stronger (with a focus on good technique), this is the place to be.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Joe and the club for all things Olympic weightlifting. The class will get you strong, teach/improve your lifting technique, and you'll make friends at the same time. Joe's also great for personal training sessions focused on Oly lifting. Get down to the gym if you can.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience training here. In just a few sessions my technique improved massively. The atmosphere was really comfortable and welcoming for newcomers and the coaches were extremely friendly and supportive which really helped with my confidence in learning. There was always plenty of parking outside as well as clean, well maintained facilities and equipment. Would highly recommend to anyone regardless of age, weight or skill!

Fantastic experience: Weightlifting, a sport and a notion that can scare but excite. And that feeling is nurtured in the club that is run by Joe. A coach that recognises both feelings and potential. He teaches the techniques based on you ability and through guidance, he helps you to build yourself into a stronger person giving you a sense of pride and strength. And a hunger for more. In the club, you will find like minded people from all walks of life, the vibe is of fun, grit and discipline. If you’re look to start or continue your journey, there isn’t a better place to be but Joe’s weightlifting club.

Fantastic experience: Been working with Joe to get me match fit for the Clipper endurance yacht race and learning a bit of weightlifting along the way. Seeing some great results in strength and stamina without compromising on flexibility. Joe listens to what you want to achieve, is an endless fount of Netflix recommendations, and will push you to hit - and exceed - your goals.

Fantastic experience: Joe's really helped me understand and improve the technical side of weightlifting - both through the group classes as well as a tailored personal training programme. This group is a fun and friendly way to build strength and technique.

Fantastic experience: After months of searching for the right PT in weightlifting I had come across Joe Brooker who to my suprise not only had experience in Olympic Weight lifting but was recommend but so many friends of mine and for good reason. Not only has Joe helped me reach my potential but he is also an all round good guy, who personally has my best interests inside and outside the gym. If you’re looking for a weightlifting PT, look no further. Joes your guy.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Olympic lifting club. Joe is always looking to improve the experience of the club members and has built a really friendly and supportive atmosphere. He's a great coach who is committed to sharing his advice and improving everyone's technique. It's a huge amount of fun coming to the club week in/week out and I would recommend it to anyone.

Fantastic experience: This club is a special place. I have witnessed amazing results with my weightlifting technique and strength. Joe's coaching is superb and tailored to each individual, he takes the time to understand and relate to his athletes. In addition, I have been able to connect with the koolest people and create great friendships at the club. I highly recommend you sign up and get lifting.

Fantastic experience: Really great weightlifting club. Everyone is super friendly and supportive. Joe is an amazing coach and very knowledgeable. My strength and technique have improved a lot in a short period of time. Highly recommend this club!

Fantastic experience: I trained regularly with Woolwich weightlifting before I moved away from London and loved every minute. Such encouragement from Joe and all the members just to do your best. No judgement, everyone is welcome. Great coaching too. Coach Joe really cares about his members and it shows. It’s easy to overthink every lift. Joe helped me focus on one thing at a time and gave me confidence to push myself more than I would have done without him. Totally recommend this club

Fantastic experience: I decided to do the foundation course with Joe after being recommended by so many people; with this come high expectations and Joe doesn’t disappoint. Being brand new to OWL Joe was very patient with me and broke everything down so I was able to pick up ques easier and quicker. Over the scheduled sessions Joe taught me the different types of lifts and by the end of the course I felt confident in each of them; lifting weight I never thought I would be able to. Even if OWL is not something you want to do full time, this foundation course is a great opportunity to learn good technique to add these lifts into your workouts. Plus, it’s really fun! Woolwich Weightlifting Club is easily accessible, I come in on the DLR to Woolwich Arsenal and its less than a 5 min walk from the station. Joe himself is a top guy, funny, kind and makes what can be a potentially tough hour, extremely enjoyable. Highly Recommend!

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t recommend the club more! Joe and the entire group are always pushing and cheering for the next big lifts. The atmosphere is simply next level, the equipment is top notch and Joe is such a great coach (and like somebody else said, he’s definitely the one for Netflix recommendations). My form and strength have improved massively since joining, even though Joe’s had to help me work around some injuries and niggles along the way.

Fantastic experience: Joe is an excellent coach and will be a great help to anyone looking to progress within weightlifting, whether a beginner or experienced lifter. The gym is a great space and decked out with everything you could need. Absolutely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Lifting club and and an even better coach. I would have zero hesitation in recommend Coach Brooker to anyone looking to better them selves. Complete beginner all the way through to Advanced lifter, Joe puts he's everything in to helping people get the best out of themselves and the results show.

Fantastic experience: I could not recommend Woolwich Weightlifting Club more! Joe has coached me from a complete novice through his excellent & comprehensive Olympic Lifting foundation course through to his Weightlifting Club. He combines that unique skillset of distilling complex skills into easily comprehensible movements whilst continuing to break your own beliefs about what you can achieve. Excellent parking & extremely close proximity to central transport links (DLR & Crossrail) has meant that anybody can integrate Woolwich Weightlifting alongside the working week. Coach Joe has fostered a true community amongst the Weightlifting Club, all of whom are the first to celebrate your milestones! Highly highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Incredible coach, club and group! I can’t recommend Joe enough as a coach - his patience, support and motivation are second to none. He has a unique way of pushing you to get the best of you while building your strength week by week. The Weightlifting Foundation course is a must to learn the proper technique and skills but Joe manages to break down each technical lift and explain each thoroughly before adding them together. It’s been a lifechanging journey to date and I’m amazed at how my strength has grown in a relatively short period of time. Highly recommend!!!!

Fantastic experience: Great Olympic lifting club, perfect for beginnings looking to try a new sport through to experienced lifters looking to keep pushing themselves and compete in competitions. Joe is a fantastic coach who is really invested in ensuring everyone gets the most out of their sessions and has an obvious passion for weightlifting, bringing a huge amount of enthusiasm to each session. I started lifting with the club and following Joe's programme a couple of years ago and have become completely hooked. There is a great group of members and Joe has created a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Going to the club is often the highlight of my day!

Fantastic experience: Joe is a knowledgeable and patient coach excellent for those needing beginner support through to more high level coaching. Joe was able to use my CrossFit background in order to get the most out of me within Weightlifting. Sessions never seem rushed so you get your moneys worth! Free parking at the gym is always a plus too. I look forward to more fun and challenging sessions.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic club and atmosphere. The people are really friendly and you’re made to feel welcome no matter your level of experience. Joe is also a great coach and very attentive to your individual lifting journey. I’m so glad I joined this club and there are always good vibes (and someone always has some Haribo).

Fantastic experience: Best weightlifting club in the area! Joe is an awesome coach and has helped me improved my technique and building confidence in my lifts. There is always a great vibe in the sessions and a fun community to be in. Highly recommend!