UVic Weightlifting and Powerlifting Club
3800 Finnerty Road V8P 5C2 Victoria, BC, Canada

Victoria Barbell will be hosting Gym Wars on December 9th 2018 3pm-7pm If anyone wants to form a team of 3 (or compete on their own) feel free to contact the email below. Here are some details!... -Best 3 powerlifters will be combined to determine the strongest team pound for pound. -Best team will be awarded the championship trophy. -Individual awards will also be given out. -This competition is open to all lifters. No team required. -Teams can represent anything. Gyms, businesses, etc. -sign up by emailing [email protected] and paying the $25 registration. -Darby

Hey everyone, this club will be inactive this semester. Thanks for all the interest, and good luck with your training goals! -Jason Jensen

Hey everyone, The black, and the white, AdiPowers are on sale for cyber Monday for 100$. I thought some people might be interested in some good weightlifting/squat shoes. https://www.adidas.ca//adipower-weightlifting-/BA7923.html Cheers,... Soroush See more

Hey guys! We have a booth this year! Yay! Feel free to drop by and say hi. -Darby

Hey everyone! Welcome back for the new semester! Hopefully all those who just arrived are settling into their gyms nicely, CARSA has a ton of new faces. Were looking to put on some seminars soon for things such as Powerlifting/Weightlifting competition lift tips and/or programming and nutrition! These will be monthly with different topics each time. Comment below on what you would like to see! And look for us in the coming up club fair! Comment with most likes will most likely be the one chosen. -Alex

Hey everyone, we just had a a few members of ours compete at Lift the Rock on Saturday. Congratulations Christopher Soo in particular for his best meet yet, and setting a new all time PR! Heres a video of his squat, bench and deadlift. Great job, Chris!

Hi guys!! So we have finally been cleared as an official powerlifting club within the BCPA! This means members are able to wear club shirts to meets. -Darby... P.S. anyone prepping for Lift the Rock, best of luck!

Hey Friends! We are looking into getting another shirt order on the go. We currently have a few shirt color options and want to know your opinion/gage interest. Comment your preference :) We will post again to gather orders after people have had time to take a look at the options.... -Darby https://m.imgur.com/a/EPAwD

Hi guys! We are in the process of becoming a registered powerlifting club with the BCPA so if you want to be a member within the club send the page or myself (Darby) a message with your CPU number. -Darby

Hi everyone, We just had our first meeting of the year last night! Thanks to everyone who came out. Heres a list of the things we covered, though Im sure I may be missing some. Feel free ask questions/add to anything I missed.... -weekly/biweekly meetings for food and drinks: We mentioned wanting to get together at a place like Bin 4 just for socializing, though no dates/times have been set yet. All you can eat sushi and cheap wings at plutos was also mentioned. We may throw up a poll soon to see when/where works best for people. -registering as a club under the BCPA - A lot of us compete/would like to compete, and we thought it would be cool to be recognized as a club through the BCPA. This would help us for exposure, as well as help those who are interested become more involved in the sport of powerlifting. -Group meeting/weightlifting on campus - most of us either lift alone or if we do train together its mostly coincidental - we discussed having a more organized method of either training together, or better ways of communication through something like a facebook messenger group so we can easily get ahold of other people for spots, form checks, and so on. -coaching/biweekly topic meetings - this was brought up after the meeting with the idea of having a topic of the day where a knowledgeable member of the club could take about this specific topic, and/or we could all discuss things related to this topic. An example of this could be: programming styles, preventing injury, squat technique, or maybe even more hands on sessions, such as learning the clean and jerk. -t shirts and gear - We have the ability of bringing in clothing to represent out club, and wanted to see if members would be interested in this. If you are, let us know! -meeting others & getting to know what members want to see and expect out of the club. Overall this was generally an informal meeting where we wanted to see what members wanted to get out of the club - We have members relatively new to the club to members who have been training for a long time, and are reaching totals near national/international competitive levels. All of us are beginners at running a club, but we all are passionate about weightlifting and powerlifting, and helping to improve others and getting to know people with similar goals and passions is a big part of why we are doing this in the first place. -UWPC

Hey all! We are chilling in. The SUB room B025. Its pretty hard to find. If you go in the sub facing the bookstore, go down the stairs to the right, turn right down the hall, and go to the last door on your right! -Alex & An

REMINDER! Come swing by tomorrow at 5pm, Room B025 in the SUB to meet everyone! Also, Lift the Rock registration is today at 6pm! If you are looking to compete make sure you sign up fast.... We are looking forward to meeting new faces :) -Alex, Jason, Darby, Soroush

Hi everyone, We have heard from a lot of you guys about wanting to get together and talk about the club! We have booked a room for Thursday June 1st to talk about club events, for everyone to meet, go over questions, and share what they would like to see in the future. This is open for everyone and is just a casual meeting to put names to faces. The room we have booked is in the SUB for Thursday June 1st, at 5 pm. If that does not work out we will move to Clerihue. ... We look forward to meeting everyone! -Alex, Darby & Jason

Hey everyone! We have been ratified for the Summer Semester and are officially a Uvic club again. Jason, Darby, Soroush and I are very excited to start planning new events and help the Powerlifting and Weightlifting communities as well as the casual gym-goers at CARSA and around Victoria. With that being said, if you would like to help with anything, see something improved or have a suggestion that you think we can help with, post on our page or shoot us a message! ... We look forward to seeing everyone around CARSA, and seeing everyone hit new PRs! -Alex

Hi everyone, we just a few new updates for you! We have a new admin team, all of whom have a passion for powerlifting and weightlifting, and are excited to have this club back underway! Here they are:... Alex Kolodinsky - Club President Darby Sutton - Head of Weightlifting Jason Jensen - Head of Powerlifting We also have Soroush Hajizadeh as our former club president who has been helping us get the ball (or should I say barbell?) rolling, and whom we are very grateful for his contribution in the past and today. Also, as another update, we have added a Slack channel for easier communication between members. Slack is a website and app that many people (especially Uvics engineering department) use for projects, planning, events, and so on. Sign up and check it out through this link: https://uviclifts.slack.com//MTczMTE2MTIxNTU0LTE0OTI4ODkxM Looking forward to training and meeting everyone. Keep getting stronger! -Jason

There is a one day seminar coming up in Victoria on Saturday, May 6th from some very experienced coaches to help develop olympic weightlifting technique. If you are mainly into olympic weightlifting and want to improve your technique, this is a great opportunity! -Jason

Right after competing at the US Open, at IPL European Championships Yury Belkin re-attempts a 410kg (903.8 lbs) deadlift to break Ed Coans previous record. I would also like to add that this is beltless. Yury attempted this at the US Open for his 3rd attempt but ended up failing just off the floor. Whos planning on pulling heavy today? And what are your current deadlift goals?... -Alex

Hello All, We are in the works of getting the club live again! We just submitted the registration and are waiting for a date to meet with the University to become official again. The club is made for all people interested in Powerlifting/Weightlifting from beginner to advanced, so tell all of your friends who are looking to get into the sports! We are glad to help.... Updates to come in the near future. For now, if you have any questions shoot us a message and we will respond ASAP. We look forward to meeting new members!

Hey everyone, Club is still on hiatus but I thought Id take a moment and appreciate some excellent lifts by female lifters Ive seen recently. With the Arnold beginning tomorrow there will be some amazing lifting, both female and male, to watch for anyone interested. I thought it a prudent time to make a post right before, as you can expect many world records to be broken. Here are 6 awesome lifters, performing 2 squats, 2 benchs and 2 deadlifts.... Squats -------------- These first two lifters both weigh under 72 kg / 159 lb body weight. I believe these lifts are both from today. Katie Anne hitting a 4 plate / 405 lb squat for a nice single https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ9PNXjgstF/ And Isabella Weissenberg who is the Europe champ smoking a 405 lb / 4 plate squat for three triples. https://www.instagram.com/p/BRG2nY7BEIz/ Bench -------------- Here is Daener-- I mean Swoleesi pausing a 171 lb pause bench at 121 lb body weight. This video is a bit older but I thought I should include a younger girl benching some serious weight. https://www.instagram.com/p/BMpK-YmDXrB/?taken-by=swoleesi Of course no lifting compilation is complete without one of, if not THE best bencher in the world. Jennifer Thompson, who only weighs 132 lb, is in her 40s, benching a whopping 325 lb. Yes you read that right. 325 lb @ 132 lb body weight. Id like to see that done by anyone at that body weight in person. https://www.instagram.com/p/BP5X2Z7BNik/ Deadlifts -------------- Here is Marisa Inda, a Juggernaut athlete, the american record holder, at ONLY 114 lb body weight, pulling 365 lb x4. https://www.instagram.com/p/BPasiW2jZb7/?taken-by=marisainda Lastly, heres everyones strongstrongfriend MegSquats, who if you dont know by now dyel bro? Shes smoking 290 lb x 13 on deadlifts, she has also hit 407 lb for a single. Body weight: 63 kg / 139 lb https://www.instagram.com/p/BPll1rwFbi4/?taken-by=megsquats I hope these motivated you whether youre a man or a woman. Maybe gave you someone to follow on Instagram. Have a good rest of term! Train hard, study harder. -Soroush

Hi everyone, This term we couldnt find anyone who wanted to organize and deal with club events and proceedings. So as of this term, the UW&PC will be inactive indefinitely. We may have someone who would want to take up the mantle for the fall term, and if anyone else is interested please P.M. this page, but as of today, the last day to submit clubs, the club is closed. The page may be updated every now and then to maintain a sense of community till it can be re-opened. Thanks, Soroush

Hey folks. Just seeing if anyone would be interested in something like this. This is a rough render so Im just seeing if there is interest. 35/pc. I think its a bit less if we got 16. Comment below -Rad

Hey everyone! I hope everyones training is going well leading into finals, whether you have them or not. This post is going to be more health and fitness than strength related, however I believe its invaluable information for anyone trying to lose weight, or attempting to have a sensible conversation with other people in the fitness community. I was lucky enough to learn this during my biochemistry degree, but not everyone will have that chance. Layne Norton, who many of... you will recognize, lays out some facts on the different artificial sweeteners. A must listen for the fitness layman in my opinion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dod6bUZYz4w Remember to always do your research. Even on someone such as Dr. Nortons videos. For example, I may agree with most of his videos, but that doesnt mean I have to or do with all of them. On this particular subject Ive previously learned, and understand the chemistry behind it, however on other subjects I may have to look at the supporting evidence. Always strive to educate and better yourself, because you can and, whether you like to or not, will influence others. I hope exams go well and remember as usual, train hard, study harder. -Soroush

This is going to be awesome! Good luck to all everyone competing!

Update on club status! Most previous head members who you would see or talk to at CARSA have either graduated, taken time off from school or are on work leave. (Me included). At the moment, for the sake of having a lifting community to recognize with at CARSA, the club has been renewed for the term by Tarn, so if you run into him there be sure to give him a hi. If you would like to help him with ideas or you have any in mind yourself let us know. We can still do form or tec...hnique checks, programming help or general aid for getting started, however they might have to be over message rather than in person for the time being if you want a more experienced opinion. Thanks, and have a great term everyone. -Soroush See more

Hey everyone, Thought Id give a heads up. Theres a powerlifting competition being hosted in Victoria! August 7th. Registration opens May 22nd. If youre at all interested and can lift just the bar, youre set to compete. Keep grinding and have a good summer. -Soroush

Are you experiencing lower back pain(LBP)? This pain can actually be attributed to a many different causes! One quick google search of the anatomy of the lower back may leave you queasy with information overload. Dont worry.. Ive done some research for you. One common problem area implicated in LBP is the Sacroiliac joint (SIJ)(saco- sacrum; iliac- ilium). Your sacrum is the bone that attaches your pelvis and the bottom of your spine, supporting both the spine and the rest ...of your upper body. The ilium attaches to the sacrum and houses the acetabulum (the socket in which the head of the femur sits, aka your hip joint). Over time, while under load, the SIJ can become lax, leading to pain or irritation. How can we fix this? A weakness in one muscle group in particular has been implicated in this laxity. The abs! However, its not what you think, its only weakness in the transverses abdominis (TA), the deepest abdominal muscle, that is commonly implicated in LBP. The TA is the most commonly neglected abdominal muscle, and its sole purpose (as it fires independent of the obliques and rectus abdominis) is to stiffen the lumbar spine during sudden movements and during preparation for movements that involve a stiff solid kinetic chain. Knowing the role of the TA has implications not only for LBP but also for efficient biomechanics during proper lifting technique. Learning to properly activate the TA is a component of training every athlete, weekend warrior, and beginner should not ignore. To feel what its like to activate your TA, simply cough. The tightness you feel in your abdomen is your TA contracting. Another way to activate it is to imagine pulling your bellybutton in towards your spine. When you do this your TA should activate while your other abdominal muscles remain minimally active. Try the TA exercise below to help as well as remember these cues the next time you squat or deadlift (or even walk!) to improve your biomechanics and alleviate some of your LBP! Happy lifting, Radek https://youtu.be/_EgIRJzRz-o

Hi everyone, Shirts are in and they look and feel great! Thank you to PassionSports for helping us out with these. Ill be in this afternoon to early evening to train and hand them out. If you dont get yours today, you can message Radek on this page and see which days hell be in for the rest of the summer to get yours. Have a great summer! -Soroush

Hey everyone! Rad and I (Soroush) have been busy the past few months trying to get a club shirt designed. After many, many iterations we finally have one were happy with. The first set printed will be free on a first come first serve basis (till we run out of shirts). The shirts will be high quality polyester so you can wear it in and out of the gym. Were doing this to help grow the club and the community for years to come. We now leave it up to you, the members, to vote fo...r which color combination we use for the first set of shirts. Here are the designs (4 color combinations, back and front of shirt): http://imgur.com/a/EPAwD You can vote here: http://strawpoll.me/7410220 Thanks, Soroush P.S. Message us with your size, if you havent already spoken to us in person. Once again, its till we run out.

Hey folks, For all our members starting exams we wish you luck(not that you will need it). On another note. April 12th I will be in the gym for a few hours taking skin fold measurements, in preparation for my CSEP-PT exam and Measurement and Evaluation practical exam. If you want to get a good estimate of your body fat percentage come see me on April 12th. In addition if youre looking to lose your exam bellies Ill be giving advice on how to structure your aerobic fitness p...rogram to help shed fat, and speed up your recovery time between your strength training sets (Everything from intensity, to duration and frequency to structure and project your weight loss). Cheers, Radek

If you were feeling weak before... a motivating story for everyone. This 78 year old lady can deadlift 245lbs and competed at a powerlifting meet. Shes only been lifting for 2 years! "When I first started, if I was on the floor, I couldnt even get up without the help of a chair or someone to help me up, Webb told ABC. And the stairs? I could barely get up holding onto the railing. ... I hope my story encourages others to want to do the same. You dont have to go and lift 200 pounds, but anyone - no matter what age - can go out there and work out. I promise you, you will feel great." Hopefully this reminds you of your parents or grandparents and generates in you some motivation to help them get in shape and live an easier life as they get older. So they can "go up the stairs" without help. So they can "get up without the help of a chair or someone". Story: http://www.dailymail.co.uk//She-outdo-90-percent-people-am 225lbx3 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX4AJccOtNM -Soroush

Congrats to club member An D. for winning his weight class and overall best lifter at the winter overflow meet. He reclaimed the deadlift record, increased his bench record, as well as the open and junior total records. He also finally claimed the Junior Squat and Open Squat records. (B.C. 93kg weight class). Heres his smooth 257.5kg/567lb squat @93kg https://www.instagram.com/p/BDkFN2ALbcH/... He benched 170kg/375lb and pulled 280kg/617lb. Watch out for him at provincials in June! -Soroush

Here is a wicked write up on the squat. If you have any questions comment or come ask us in person. See you in the weight room! http://strengtheory.com/how-to-squat/

Highlighting one of our club members! The 93kg BC Junior Bench, total and open total record holder An D. Hitting a smooth 590x3 on the deadlift. Find him at PISE! https://www.instagram.com/p/BA1UC9DrbSm/?taken-by=dh_annn... Believe it or not, the deadlift used to be his worst lift. 20 years old and always getting stronger. Follow him at dh_annn. -Soroush #ClubMemberHighlight001

Most likely clearance for the new models coming in for the 2016 Olympics. Once you add to cart, another 40% off is applied and the AdiPowers will be ~86$ http://www.adidas.ca//mens-adipower-weightlif/M25733.html... -Soroush For anyone that might be in the market for them!

Squat and bench session tonight at 8:30PM at CARSA if anyone wants someone to check out their squat, bench, a spot or has questions or needs advice about anything. Ill be wearing a red shift and gray pants. Feel free to approach. Will no bite. WARNING! I might smile and be friendly, and helpful. See you there! #getstrong #uviclifts #powerlifting #uvicwlplclub