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 - Liv Wood (she/her)
Course - Maths and Physics
Year of Study - 3
Hey everyone, I am Liv, this year’s President. I have been powerlifting for around 3 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 the ‘gym bro’ image. The sense of community and celebration of everyone’s wins no matter how big or small is unmatched.
Over the last couple of years, I have competed 3 times and handled other lifters at several others. I would highly recommend going to a competition either as a competitor or a spectator. Its always good fun and the energy from the other lifters and spectators is incredible.
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.
Instagram: @liv_laugh_lifts
Vice President - Nat Edwards (he/him)
Course - Global Sustainable Development
Year of Study - 2
Hi, I'm Nat and I'm Vice President for Warwick Barbell. I'll be at training sessions and socials throughout the term, so if you have any questions about training, Barbell or just want a chat, feel free! This is (in my unbiased opinion) the best sports club on campus and I passionately believe there is something for everyone at Barbell, whether your a budding gym rat or a seasoned strength athlete.
Instagram: @unclerhabdo1
Treasurer - Archie Smith (he/him)
Course - Mathematics
Year of Study - 1
Hey I’m Archie and I am your Treasurer for this year. I joined Barbell almost immediately in Freshers week, certain that it was the right group of people for me. And I was absolutely right. I have completely loved being part of such a welcoming, supportive community with the training sessions and socials easily being the highlights of my week! Feel free to contact me or talk to me in person when you see me, I’m always up for a chat.
Instagram: @archie_smith_89
Welfare and Charities Officer - Aaren DeOcampo (he/she/they)
Course - Discrete Mathematics
Year of Study - 2
Hello everybody! I'm Aaren, your Welfare and Charities Officer for 26/27! It is my job to ensure you are all safe and well-supported during your time with us, and to back charitable causes that are important to the club. I joined Barbell in my first year with zero experience in the gym.
Now, I can safely say that I enjoy lifting heavy circles sometimes.
Some may say I am evil and intimidatingly handsome, but I can assure you that I am friendlier, saner, and taller than I appear to be, so please feel free to say hi or talk at me for longer than socially acceptable!
Instagram: @aaa.de_ocampo
Powerlifting Captain - Maya Wingfield (she/her)
Course - Linguistics with French
Year of Study - 1
Hi I’m Maya, I am a first year Linguistics with French student and I am your Powerlifting Captain for this year. I have always been a regular gym goer and but had only been powerlifting for a few months before joining Barbell. Joining Barbell allowed me to begin my competitive powerlifting journey which along with the amazing community this club creates just further increased my passion for this sport. I have now been powerlifting for just over a year and competed in the internal competition and Varsity this year.
Powerlifting is an amazing sport that is very rewarding and that anyone can excel in at any age no matter how much previous experience they have. As Barbell is (I believe) one of the most welcoming clubs at Warwick, it is the best place to start or continue a path in the sport. I would love to introduce as many people as possible to the sport in my time as Powerlifting Captain of Barbell to show them how much of a cool sport it is.
Instagram: @mayaw._3
Weightlifting Captain - Isabella Weller (she/her)
Course - Maths and Physics
Year of Study - 2
Hi, I’m Isabella, and I’ve been a member of Warwick Barbell since part way through my first year. Truth be told, I joined because it was too cold to train outside in winter, but I stayed for the amazing community and the love of my new found sport. I hope that in my time as weightlifting captain I can introduce as many people as possible the wonders of throwing weight around. If you want to talk weightlifting, feel free to come up to me in the gym, even if I look grumpy.
Instagram: @0isabellaw0
Women's and Inclusivity Officer - Cara O'Donnell-Roberts (she/her)
Course - Integrated Natural Sciences
Year of Study - 2
Hi, I’m Cara, and I’ve been a member of Warwick Barbell since the start of my first year. Before uni I never tried powerlifting or olympic weightlifting but have now found myself doing both of them because who needs to specialise. The community in barbell is super supportive and welcoming and has allowed me to make a lot of good friends. I hope that in my role as Women’s and Inclusivity Officer this year I can help provide you that same great experience, and a friendly, non-intimidating face (I hope)!
Instagram: @caragrace_x_
Social Secretary - Bella Brassett (she/her)
Course - English and History
Year of Study - 1
Hi everyone! I’m Bella, one of the social secretaries for Warwick Barbell. You’ll be seeing me around at all our events. From training to socials, I’m here to make sure we lift heavy and have fun. Whether you’re new to the gym or an experienced lifter, I’ll be organising events that get everyone involved! Come up and ask me anything you’re unsure about to do with the gym or socials, I’m more than happy to lend an ear.
Instagram: @bella_hys78qhw
Social Secretary - Harry Barnett (he/him)
Course - MORSE
Year of Study - 1
Hello there, I’m Harry this year’s social secretary for Warwick Barbell. I’ll be running some very fun socials whilst continuing powerlifting and starting to venture into strongman. I knew straight away after joining barbell that I fit in here and have had a blast ever since. I hope to bring that feeling to other people through my role as social!
Instagram: @harrybarnett.hjb
Publicity - Waiting for Bi-Elections
Course - N/A
Year of Study - N/A
This role is currently unfilled, if you are interested in running for this role in the November bi-elections please look out for the annoucement in the group chat.