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Welcome to LUBarbell!

We are the Lancaster University Sports Club for Powerlifting, Weightlifting and Para-Powerlifting. We predominantly train in the Strength and Conditioning room at Lancaster University Sports Centre. We are a friendly bunch who are passionate about helping everyone get as strong as they can. 

We have a range of options to suit your experience level and help you get the most out of our club, these include:

Get into Powerlifting/Weightlifting course (open to non-members!)

• This option enrols you on an introductory course into Powerlifting or Weightlifting, which is then followed by a programming block.
• This course will run for a fixed time. The number of times we offer the course is subject to demand.
• The course is run by members of our executive committee, who use their experience in the sport to teach you the basic lifts and fundamentals.
  • This is Squat, Bench and Deadlift for Powerlifting and Snatch and Clean and Jerk for Weightlifting.
• This will be delivered through a mixture of in-person workshops in the gym, online feedback/group chats and the provision of basic programming.
• The price depends on if you are a Barbell member or not.
• Tickets will go live for our next course on 02/10/2024!

Standard Membership

• As a LUBarbell member, you may enrol yourself on the Get into Powerlifting/Weightlifting course at a reduced price.
• This option gives you access to regular LUBarbell socials
• You will be able to purchase Team kit.
• You will be able to join our general WhatsApp group chats.
• You will have access to our extensive programme archive.

Weightlifting Membership

• To purchase the Weightlifting membership, you must already be a standard member.
• To be eligible for weightlifting membership you must demonstrate sufficient skill and commitment to Weightlifting.
• You will gain access to Weightlifting group chats.
• You will gain access to a Weightlifting bar for use in your own training.
• You will be supported by LUBarbell in entering and lifting at competitions, this may or may not include funding, handling and transport arrangements if possible.

Powerlifting Performance Membership

• To purchase the Powerlifting performance membership, you must already be a standard member.
• To be eligible for powerlifting performance membership you must demonstrate sufficient skill and commitment in Powerlifting.
  • This will be determined based on ability to qualify for BUCs.
  • This may be from previous competition, an in-house trial session, or consistent training to a high standard.
  • The approval of all powerlifting performance memberships will be determined by the LUBarbell executive committee.
• You will be allowed access to LUBarbell equipment including powerlifting bars for use during your own training.
• You will also be included in Powerlifting Competition equipment sessions in preparation for competitions.
• You will be supported by LUBarbell in entering and lifting at competitions, this may or may not include funding, handling and transport arrangements if possible.

Alumni Membership

• For anyone who has previously been a LUBarbell member with us but is no longer studying at Lancaster. 
• This gives you access to our group chats and potentially Alumni socials.

Keep your eyes peeled on our Instagram for more updates, including the times and dates of taster sessions during Fresher’s Week as well as links to join our New Members group chats!