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
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 - Brandon Ring (@bmwr_gym)
Course - PGCE in physics
Year of Study - 4
Hello, I'm Brandon, 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 - Nickolas Towson (@nick.towsonsbd)
Course - Politics and international studies
Year of Study - 3
Hey everyone, I'm Nickolas and I'll be your Vice-President for 2024/25. To put it simply, I love powerlifting and I want to get as many people involved in the best club on campus, Warwick Barbell. I've been lifting for 5 years and powerlifting for 3 years, and the gym has helped me so much in my life. I've recently started equipped lifting, and would encourage any experienced lifter to have a go at that as well. I am planning to take the GBPF referee exam, and I'm always happy to help people out on comp day, whether that be with spotting and loading, or with handling. Despite the image of 'gym bros', Warwick Barbell has one of the kindest and most inviting cultures of any sports club and everyone wants to see you succeed. I hope you can be a part of Barbell's army at BUCS next year!
Secretary & Welfare Officer - Rebecca Meldon (@becca_lifting)
Course - Environmental Humanities
Year of Study - 4
Hi! I'm Becca, and I'm Barbell's Secretary and Welfare Officer this year. I joined Barbell at the start of my third year, as I wanted to improve my strength and general fitness. I quickly found out how much I enjoy powerlifting, as well as how welcoming and supportive everyone in the club is, and it's become my one of my favourite aspects of life at Warwick. As the Secretary, it's my job to help all aspects of club admin run smoothly, but I am particularly proud to be the club Welfare Officer. Regardless of your identity characteristics, Barbell should be a safe and enjoyable space, and that goes for long-established and prospective members alike. If you ever need to talk, contact me via our community WhatsApp, or come and say hello if you see me around campus or in the gym!
Treasurer - Lewis Prichard (@lh_prichard2804)
Course - Accounting and Finance
Year of Study - 2
Hey everyone, I'm Lewis, and the current Treasurer of Warwick Barbell. I have been a member since halfway through my first year and have met some amazing people with all kinds of personalities and backgrounds, but one great common passion for lifting. I am always willing to help others out, so feel free to find me in the gym to ask any questions or just to have a chat!
Publicity Officer - Meg Ashford (@meglift.s)
Course - International Management
Year of Study - 2
Hey! I'm Meg, a second year International Management student, and I will be your Publicity Officer this year. I joined Barbell at the start of first year having barely heard about powerlifting, and quickly realised it was the sport for me. I have even started competing, something that me at the start of the year NEVER thought I would do, thanks to the support and encouragement from members of the club. If you see me in the gym, feel free to come and say hi, I love a chat! :)
Weightlifting Captain - Clarissa Mullem (@cm_weightlifting)
Course - Physics with Astrophysics
Year of Study - 2
Hi, I'm Clarissa, I'm a second year Physics with Astrophysics student and I am really excited to be your Weightlifting Captain this year! I have been training and competing for over 8 years now and still absolutely love it. I am looking forward to encouraging others to try such a fun sport and join such a friendly and fun society. Barbell helped make my first year such an amazing experience and is a great place to meet new people.
Powerlifting Captain - Téa Clark (@heisjustalittleboy)
Course - Engineering PHD
Year of Study - 1st PHD year
My name is Tea Clark, I am an Engineering PhD student and am the Powerlifting Captain for 24/25. I've been powerlifting since 2021 and have competed multiple times across a variety of federations—most recently at the 2024 GBPF Junior National Championships. My aims for this year are to grow the club's competitive powerlifting squad by introducing more people to the sport and helping them navigate the world of competing. I have the responsibility of making sure we keep our title as Varsity Champions against Coventry University, and would love for us to have a big squad at BUCS 2025. I also want to help the club build its relationship with our local training facility, Barbell Training Complex (BTC), and provide our members with the best training conditions possible. I will be on-hand at training sessions at both Warwick Sport at BTC to help with any queries, whether you've never picked up a barbell in your life and want to know where to start, or you're a more experienced powerlifter looking to get into competing. Feel free to reach out to me through our community WhatsApp, or catch me on campus.
Women's & Campaigns Officer - Liv Wood (@liv_laugh_lifts)
Course - Maths and Physics
Year of Study - 2
Hello everyone, my name is Liv, and I am a second year MathsPhys student and this year's Women's and Campaigns Officer. I have been powerlifting for around two years and joined Barbell as soon as I came to Warwick. This has been one of the best decisions I've made since coming to University. I cherish the sense of community and celebration of everyone's wins, no matter how small, and I can't wait to welcome new members this year. If you see me around in the gym, please feel free to come up and introduce yourself—I'm always down for a chat.
Social Sec - Ben Hutley (@ben_hutley_2443
Course - Classical Civilisation
Year of Study - 2
Hi, I'm Ben, and I'm one of the Social Secs 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.
Social Sec - Fin Lumsden (@fin_l)
Course - Computer Science
Year of Study - 2
Hey, I'm Fin and I'm one of the two social secretaries in Barbell, helping with most of the social events. I've been a part of Barbell for a year since I first came to Warwick and it's introduced me to some of my favourite people at uni, and helped me feel like part of a community. You can see me in Pop and Kelsey's running circles and Barbell circles are definitely my favourite (completely unbiased), so I recommend coming along.
Bodybuilding and Fitness Captain - Tom Wardle (@tom_wardle05)
Course - Economics
Year of Study - 2
Hi I'm Tom and I'm your Bodybuilding Captain for this year! I joined Barbell as soon as I enrolled last year and it has been one of the best decisions I've made. I am competing in Men's Physique in September and I'm always free for a chat or to give a helping hand so come say hi!
