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 - Angus Gardner (@angus2000_pl)
Course - Cyber Security
Year of Study - 3
Hey, I'm Angus, and I'm a 3rd year Cyber Security student. I'm an U93 Powerlifter, and my favourite thing about Barbell is our community! It's amazing being able to go to the gym and train with like-minded people that share your passion! I joined Barbell in my first year, and I'm really excited to serve as it's President throughout my third year.
Secretary & Welfare Officer - Millie Wilkinson (@millie.lifts)
Course - History and Sociology
Year of Study - 3
I love Barbell because it's taught me to appreciate my body for what it can do and not just what it looks like
Treasurer - Luke Schultz (@lacticaddictluke)
Course - Business Management
Year of Study - 2
Barbell was one of the factors which contributed to my decision to study business management at Warwick University. I really enjoy being a part of the barbell community and can honestly say it’s the only reason that I've made any friends at Uni during COVID times.
Publicity Officer - Laura Meier (@laura.m_fit)
Course - Maths
Year of Study - 4
Hi, I’m Laura and I joined Barbell when I started at Warwick.
I’m so happy I did because the club is such a welcoming place and has helped me to become so much more confident in(and outside!) the gym.
Come over and say hi if you spot me in the gym or on campus!
Weightlifting Captain - Taylor Eeles (@taylor_wl_)
Course - Maths
Hi, my name’s Taylor and I’m a 3rd year Maths student. I joined Warwick Barbell at the start of my second year and fell in love with the sport of weightlifting; it’s the perfect combination of athleticism, power and technical ability. Part of what makes training so fun is doing it with other Barbell members, so whether it’s to compete or just to get stronger, I would recommend joining to anyone!
Year of Study - 3
Powerlifting Captain - Jordan Byrne (@jsb_lifts)
Course - Graduate Entry Medicine
Year of Study - 2
Hey everyone I’m Jordan and I’m your new Powerlifting captain! I’m a first year grad entry medical student and I love having Powerlifting as a stress outlet. Powerlifting has improved my mental health and my relationship with food so much in the last few years, and I hope that I can help get more beginners loving training and feeling confident to step out on that platform!
Women's & Campaigns Officer - Jess Blatchford (@jessblifts)
Course - History and Politics
Year of Study - 2
Hey, I’m Jess! I joined barbell in my first term at Warwick and I’m so glad I did. I hadn’t done much lifting before I started uni but now it is one of my favourite things to do and makes me so happy. Everyone in barbell is so friendly and supportive no matter what your experience and training with other people is so much fun!
Social Sec - Elliemae Vinall (@elliemaevinall_fit)
Course - Philosophy
Year of Study - 3
Hey everyone, my name is Ellie. contrary to popular belief, as a philosophy student and social sec, my hobbies do not exclusively consist of debating my existence and getting on the lash. I like to lift as well. Shoutout Barbell members for making me laugh between sets 🙂
Social Sec - Matthew Tam (@m.t.lifts)
Course - PPE
Year of Study - 2
Hey, I’m Matthew. I joined barbell in term one of my first year, and this has really helped me develop both my knowledge and passion for lifting. Thanks to the awesome community, I’ve been able to grow both within the gym and as a person. Barbell has become a core part of my identity here at Warwick and I look forward to continuing to grow alongside these lovely people