In any sport there is always a risk of getting injured, however there
are several things you can do to reduce the likelihood of an injury:
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1: Always warm up properly before training any strength sport.
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Dynamic stretches are a good way to warm up your muscles before lifting.
Powerlifting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0WUFHKuguY
Weightlifting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF5LLh7kmfk
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2: Stretching and Rolling.
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3: Be careful of over-training, or training too hard!
While it is tempting to lift heavy all the time, making sure our muscles are getting the recovery time they need is vital to preventing injuries. A good way to make sure you’re
not over-training is by following a program - take a look here for our recommendations.
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4) Finally, sleep and nutrition are key in both improving your lifting and avoiding injuries!
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As with any exercise, the more lifting you do, the more food and sleep your body needs. There is plenty of information around this online, or you can have a chat with our resident expert, Alex Jackson.
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Find more info on preventing injury here
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In any sport there is always a risk of getting injured, however there
are several things you can do to reduce the likelihood of an injury:
​
1: Always warm up properly before training any strength sport.
​
Dynamic stretches are a good way to warm up your muscles before lifting.
Powerlifting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0WUFHKuguY
Weightlifting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF5LLh7kmfk
​
2: Stretching and Rolling.
​
​
3: Be careful of over-training, or training too hard!
While it is tempting to lift heavy all the time, making sure our muscles are getting the recovery time they need is vital to preventing injuries. A good way to make sure you’re
not over-training is by following a program - take a look here for our recommendations.
​
4) Finally, sleep and nutrition are key in both improving your lifting and avoiding injuries!
​
As with any exercise, the more lifting you do, the more food and sleep your body needs. There is plenty of information around this online, or you can have a chat with our resident expert, Alex Jackson.
​
Find more info on preventing injury here
​
Our Executive Committee
President - Clarissa Mullem (@cm_weightlifting)
Course - Physics with Astrophysics
Year of Study - 2
Hello, I'm Clarissa, and I've been a member of Warwick Barbell since halfway through my first year, and this is my second year as president. Being a part of this society has been a life changing experience, having met some truly amazing people and some of my closest friends. I love powerlifting as a sport, and I would like nothing more than to help as many people as I can to find their place in the gym. If you see me during training, feel free to say hello!
Vice President - Liv Wood (@liv_laugh_lifts)
Course - Mathematics and Physics
Year of Study - 2
Hey everyone, I am Liv, this year’s Vice President. I have been powerlifting for around 2 and a half years, so Barbell was my first port of call when I came to Warwick. I have found it is one of the most welcoming and friendly clubs on campus despite our ‘gym bro’ image. In my opinion the sense of community and celebration of everyone’s wins no matter how big or small is unmatched.
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Over the last couple of years, I have done 3 competitions, one being West Midlands Varsity. I would highly recommend Varsity to anyone who is passionate about lifting even if you don’t know if you want to compete long term.
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I look forward to welcoming new members to Warwick Barbell and hope you can find your place in strength sports as we have. If you see me around in the gym, please feel free to come up and introduce yourself—I'm always down for a chat.
Secretary & Welfare Officer - Jamie Bedford (@jamiebedford_uk)
Course - History and Politics
Year of Study - 1
Hey! I'm Jamie, your Secretary & Welfare officer for this year. I first started attending Barbell events during my Welcome Week just as an additional social outlet to meet people with a similar interest to me but overtime the club has now become the main part of my university life outside of study. As someone who dived into multiple sports and societies in my first year, Barbell (in my humble opinion) is the friendliest community on campus and something I want to help maintain as Welfare! A university club should feel open to all and the best best thing about Barbell is everyone has different experiences, goals, and personalities, so I am confident you will feel welcomed. Please come chat to me about anything if you see me in person or direct message via our community WhatsApp.
Treasurer - Harry Evans
Course - Computer Science
Year of Study - 1
Hello, reader. I am Harry Cavell Evans, and I am the Barbell Treasurer. When I arrived at Warwick, I joined barbell immediately. I knew I wanted to get stronger, I knew that having friends in the gym would help, and I knew that the barbell WhatsApp group was the funniest (this was a big factor). The decision to join made itself. I’ve received so much from the club, including support, knowledge, laughs, and connections I couldn’t have found anywhere else. Of course I wanted to be a closer part of this, and pass on what I got to others! Being Treasurer is just a small part of that. You might not think to come to a Treasurer when you’re lost or confused, but I promise you I will always be there to answer questions and help you with anything in the gym or out of it. If I had to give you one piece of advice, it would be that the last mistake kills you, not the first. You can always try again.
Publicity Officer - Matthew Grzywacz (@matthew.grzywacz)
Course - Mathematics
Year of Study - 2
Hi, I'm Matthew, and I will be the publicity officer for 25/26. I joined Barbell during the first term of my first year as a complete powerlifting beginner and it was certainly the best choice I have made at University. I enjoyed competing in the internal competition that year and I would highly recommend it to everyone else. I am an enjoyer of both heavy music and heavy weights so if you ever see me and want to talk about either of those things then please do!
Weightlifting Captain (waiting for by-elections)
Course - N/A
Year of Study - N/A
For weightlifting information please contact Clarissa Mullem
Powerlifting Captain - Dhyana Sehmar (@dhyanalifts)
Course - Mechanical Engineering
Year of Study - 2
​Hi, I’m Dhyana, a second year Mechanical Engineering student and a member of Warwick Barbell since my first year. Being part of this club really kickstarted my powerlifting journey. Before coming to uni, I was just a regular gym-goer, but through Varsity, I got the chance to compete in my first sanctioned meet, which qualified me for BUCS. Since then, I’ve gone on to compete at the British Bench Press Championships and even won, which has been one of my biggest achievements so far. Powerlifting has become a big passion of mine, and I’ve still got plenty of aspirations at both a national and international level. I’d love to see more people get involved in the sport, regardless of their experience level. It’s a rewarding journey and the community around it is incredibly supportive.
Women's & Campaigns Officer - Emmett Carter (@e.a.carter)
Course - Sociology
Year of Study - 2
Hey, I am Emmett, a second Politics and Sociology student and your Women's and Campaigns Officer. I’m a recent convert to lifting weights with no real specialism. Despite this, the community in the club is electric with support from everyone for every little PR. If you see me please say hello! I’m not hard to miss!
Social Sec - Ben Lakin (@bn_lkin)
Course - Biology
Year of Study - 2
Hello chaps, I'm Ben, the 2025-26 social secretary for Warwick Barbell. I love a cheeky bit of overhead press, but can't deadlift for the life of me. My hobbies include brewing beer, drinking that beer, and ripping the odd Pantera solo with my band.
Social Sec - Nat Edwards (@unclerhabdo1)
Course - Global Sustainable Development
Year of Study - 2
Hi, I'm Nat and I'm one of the socials for Warwick Barbell. I'll be running socials throughout the term both sober and not so sober in nature, from circles to Dungeons and Dragons nights. I joined barbell in Welcome Week as a Fresher and immediately I knew I had found my people! Feel free to ask about anything from training to social events whenever you see me.
General Strength Captain - Ben Hutley (@ben_hutley_2443)
Course - Classical Civilisation
Year of Study - 2
Hi, I'm Ben, and I'm the General Strength Captain for Barbell. I'm a second year studying Classical Civilization. I joined Barbell at the start of my first year and thoroughly enjoyed my time and have made many good friends through it. That aside I occasionally pick something up in the gym as well.
