Why olympic lifts?

Weightlifting in CrossFit

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In CrossFit, Weightlifting refers to the Olympic lifts—the clean & jerk and the snatch. These explosive, technical movements build unmatched strength, speed, power, and flexibility, while also refining balance, accuracy, and coordination.

Rooted in functional lifts like the squat, deadlift, clean, and jerk, weightlifting trains the body to move powerfully and efficiently. Infinitely scalable, these lifts not only make athletes stronger but also improve performance across every sport and domain of fitness.