Strength Works

You may think that if you own a gym/business, you have to be in competition with a gym/business that’s close by. Well @stovenwallace Blues City Athletics is literally right next door to us and we actually train together #gymbros When you are nice to people and treat people like family, good things happen! Never know who will come into your life and make a difference positively! I enjoy having being surrounded by friends and like minded individuals! It pushes you to be bette...r! Seriously though love having Steve in the gym he’s a beast! And he is doing our Weightlifting Competition on January 23rd so I’m excited to watch him hit some big lifts!! Awesome job today bro!! Thanks for training with us today. #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

Don’t forget! Sign ups for our Weightlifting Meet are LIVE! Use the link in this event and register through EventBrite. Deadline is the 18th of January! Gonna be a lot of fun!

This entire weekend was so epic!! Thanks @barbend for sharing and thanks @quadslikecasia and all the other awesome lifters for coming and throwing down. #Repost @barbend ... Hey, look, 2020 wasn’t all bad. At least @quadslikecasia PR’d her clean back in June! 145kg/319 pounds! We’re pumped to see her back on the platform in 2021. #barbend #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

The 2020 Strength Works White Elephant Christmas Party!! Last year we had a ton of fun at the Christmas party so this year it’ll be even more fun as we’ve grown a lot in the past year! This is a white elephant gift exchange so bring a gift of your choosing and we will randomly choose people to exchange gifts with.... All are welcome to come, family and friends. I look forward to celebrating the holidays and the amazing year that we’ve had. I am thankful for each and every one of y’all! Without y’all we would not be the amazing gym fam that we are. See y’all there!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

2021 Strength Works Open on January 23rd!! Sign Up now!!!

The 2021 Strength Works Open Weightlifting Competition We will be hosting a sanctioned Weightlifting Competition on January 23rd here at Strength Works. The last competition we held here in September was a banger! Everyone had a lot of fun and it ran smoothly! I expect the same for this meet as well! It will be operated in a safe manner. If interested in signing up, follow the link in our bio (EVENTBRITE). Cant wait to finally get some lifters back on the platform and see ...some big lifts!! The energy at these competitions is what we live for!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach @oldwolf_wl @the_lab_gym @unchartedcrossfit @xm_weightlifting @corey_j_lewis @bennoverkamp @lindenwoodweightlifting @bluescityathletics @barxcrossfit @crossfit_wildwood @wildwoodweightlifting @lift4life_weightliftingteam

Hayden Nieburg competed today at his first ever USAW Youth National Championships!! It was unfortunately canceled and turned virtual doctors here we are competing from home. But tonight was a GREAT night for Hayden. He competed in the under 11 age category and in the 55 kg weight class. He went 6/6 hitting a PR Snatch at 34 kg for 1st place in the snatch and then clean and jerked 43 for a PR Clean and Jerk and second in the clean and jerk and total by only 1 kg But he hi...t all the weights he needed to and hit it when it mattered! Proud of how Hayden competed and made the best out of the situation. Always remained positive! Huge for every athlete! The ability to remain positive and overcome adversity at any moment. Right before this competition he joined my gym and immediately we made some significant changes to his technique. The hard work and trust in me paid off today as it made a world of difference. Thank you to @chrisnieburg for trusting me with Hayden’s development. Excited to keep working hard and bring home next time!! Cheers to Hayden 2nd in the country!!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach Chris Nieburg

Crossfit Games and Regionals athlete @hollitay7 came to lift yesterday with @chels.hilton @meboschelli25 and @dana.wegge!! Was a great training atmosphere so they got after it a bit!! Was a ton of fun working with these strong ladies and help them with their lifting. @hollitay7 hit a solid 78 kg snatch and 96 kg clean and jerk, @meboschelli25 PR’ed her clean and jerk at 90 kg, and @chels.hilton hit a PR Clean at 100 kg!!! Pretty incredible! Looking forward to more big lifts from these ladies! Thanks Taylor for coming to lift with us #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

Flashback to when 14 year old @pattykirtley front squatted 100 kg/220 lbs!!!! She has been focusing on getting stronger the last couple months and this was a 10 kg PR!! She also PR’ed her back squat by 10 kg in the same week. I’d say she is definitely getting stronger. Can’t wait to watch her crush 2021!! Awesome job Patty! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach Kelly Kirtley

Thankful for our gym family!! Thankful for the ones in this picture and the ones that aren’t! We would be nothing without every single one of you. Thank you for making each day amazing. Truly thankful #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@moro89kg AKA THICC TAO has been working hard getting ready for the American Open Finals in Atlanta. Unfortunately it has been cancelled and moved to online. But he’s still in great shape! Here’s a 161 kg/355 lbs clean and jerk PR!! This also happens to be only 10 kg under his best front squat He’s leaving STL and transferring to Temple college in Philly. We will miss having him in the gym! Goodluck with your training @moro89kg and thanks for adding some juice to the atmosp...here everyday!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@chels.hilton is a competitive crossfitter. She came to us because she wanted to really dial in her weightlifting technique. Her biggest weakness was her jerk. She did not feel confident in it at all. On the first session we trained together maybe 6 weeks ago, she was struggling with and even missing 65 kg jerks. We implemented a lot of pause jerks (in the dip and catch) and tempo work to build the strength in her positions. I assured her that if she was consistent and truste...d the coaching that she would PR her jerk!! She believed me a bought in. Well here it is!! She came in and CRUSHED this 100 kg PR!!! I was so excited to see this lift happen because I know what she went through to make happen! The never ending belief that you can do it is essential to break through plateaus! And this was a big one!! This is literally why I do what I do! To help people find the greatness within themselves. Proud of you Chelsea and thanks for being amazing!! We love having you in the gym!! We got some strong ladies here! And I love it! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@abby.fitlighter finally hitting that 100 kg jerk!!! This happened on the same day she cleaned 100 for the first time also!! Safe to say that pretty soon she’ll be clean and jerking this weight!! Proud of her for fighting and persevering through the ups and downs of training. It is not easy!! And it takes a long time and a lot of hard work/perseverance to get strong. She’s on the right track. Proud of you Abby great job!!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

One of the hardest parts of owning a gym is when people you love leave! Change is part of life. People move, people get new jobs, people go to college, people discover new interests, people’s priorities change. As a coach my job is to coach everyone who walks into my gym. To help them succeed. To be there through the ups and downs. But the only way to effectively do my job as a coach is by building relationships! Ultimately that is what we do! We build relationships over time.... We build Friendships. We learn trust eachother. We care about eachother. We grind together. We celebrate together. We laugh together. We learn about each others families, significant others, interests. These people become your best friends. They are the people you spend the most time with besides your family. And that’s why people leaving and change is so hard! Because we don’t want people to leave and sometimes we don’t want things to change. But that is part of life through every phase of life. People come and go. But the important thing is to be thankful for the time we get to spend together and for the people that become a part of our lives. To everyone who has ever been a part of our gym family and to everyone who currently is.. I love y’all!!! Family forever. And thank you for being a part of my life and letting me be a part of yours. #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

Throwback to the Strength Works Weightlifting Open from a month ago! Some big PR’s hit and some good times had at this competition!!! @a_vs_creation threw together a compilation of some of the lifts! Y’all ready for the next Strength Works Weightlifting Competition? Will be happening at the end of January at a date to be determined! Love this team!!! This was such an epic day!!! Family!!! What was your favorite moment? ... #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

FINALLY!! @abby.fitlighter finally hitting that big 100 kg clean milestone!! She came close last block 4 weeks ago. She was a bit disappointed that she wasn’t able to make the clean despite racking it 3 times on 3 tries. BUT she persevered. She came back this block, put forth her best effort everyday, and was able to finally make it happen! This is not only a metaphor for what it takes to accomplish things in life, but is what it takes to achieve greatness in any endeavor. I ...was so excited for her in this moment because when you watch an athlete or person in general achieve a big milestone like that, and you see their happiness in that moment, it takes you back to every single time in your career that you have felt that joy. Indescribable!! Once you understand that you are in control of the outcome in your training, and in your life, anything is possible!! Congrats Abby!!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

#Repost @zach_hemmerich From a bit ago 111kg PR Snatch and 133 Clean and jerk from the meet. I PR'd my total as well by 12 kilos at this meet last month. Shoutout to @adventuresofzach for telling me to do the meet, it really helped get my confidence back.... I haven't PR'd anything in probably two years up until this point. I sprained by back twice doing back squats two summers in a row. And I kinda stopped believing in myself after that and thought I couldn't really improve anymore. I've bombed out at meets, you name it. I kinda just found my rhythm again so I am very thankful to finally beating my old total after climbing back from my set backs, pun intended. Thanks again to Coach Zach, this meet was hype af. #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

Let’s talk about TOUGHNESS. You see a lot of internet coaches marketing their perfect programs and technique videos. But you don’t often see anything or anyone talking about one of the most important traits any athlete or PERSON in general can possess. TOUGHNESS.... Let me introduce you to @tomsumma. If you’ve been around weightlifting for a while, you probably know who he is. Especially if you’re from St. Louis. Tom has hit some insane numbers before snatching 155 kg and clean and jerking 190 kg. All at or around 85-94 kg Bodyweight. Pretty incredible. Most don’t understand how hard it is to do that. He even has represented Team USA on the international stage before multiple times. Even harder to do. At the height of his career, he broke his wrist and was out of weightlifting for 6 months. This is a huge deal for a weightlifter. Tom has been a friend for quite a few years. He came to train with us around a year ago and was basically starting from square one. This man was front squatting 100 kg and making it look hard when he came back. And zero snatch and CJ. It’s really hard coming back from a major injury after you’ve had so much success because you wonder to yourself Will I ever be able to get back to that? Getting there once before, he knows how hard it was to get there in the first place. Most would be extremely discouraged by this and maybe even quit thinking their best days are behind them. Fast forward almost a year and I have watched Tom BATTLE back to this point. Every day. Non stop. He is in prep for nationals currently and had a heavy training session. He ended up smoking 140 kg in the snatch. Easy. So he decided to take advantage of feeling good and attempt 145. Which would be the most he had snatched in almost 2 years. That’s a long time. The first attempt was close but you can see he caught it in a bad position and narrowly escaped without a possible injury. With large weights the margin of error becomes smaller. He was feeing it a bit but showed no fear whatsoever. Without saying a word to anyone he went back to the bar a minute later to attempt it again. Even that first miss at 145 kg would’ve been enough to RATTLE most. But not Tom. He grabbed the bar, got set, and then SMOKED 145!! Huge lift!! What a moment. The amount of TOUGHNESS displayed in these twin 145 kg attempts after all he had endured the past 2 years is nothing short of incredible. It has been a long rode getting back to this point for Tom. He then followed it up by easily clean and jerking 175. Beyond stoked for Tom and can’t wait to watch him continue his climb. He’s gonna be pissed I wrote this much about him but wanted to express how proud I was watching that 145 kg Snatch. Because I was there from the beginning and watched every step of the way.

@moro89kg with a PR Jerk at 170 kg/375 lbs!! Also his first time split jerking since February. He works his ass off every day, it’s cool to see his progress. We are fortunate to have a lot of strong people training here on the daily!! Makes you want to be the best version of yourself! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@thorny4prs with a PR Clean & Jerk at 138 kg!! He was looking good so we decided to hit a PR and it looked great!! Really excited to see what he hits down the road later in the training cycle. He has been working hard on perfecting his technique and it’s paying off! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@bturnbough23 with his first ever 100 kg snatch!! Been a long time coming really happy to see him smash this milestone. Brett originally came to us to get stronger for Jiu-Jitsu and along the way fell in love with weightlifting. Either way he is definitely getting stronger and more confident! Congrats Brett! Hard work and positive energy pays off!!! #TeamStrengthWorks... #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

What y’all think is happening here? #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@mah_tuono Marina, 2022 Beijing Olympic Bobsled hopeful from Brazil hit a PR Power Clean and Power Jerk PR today at 100 kg!! She looks like she could clean and jerk 120!! Great work Marina! Hard work pays off!! And we love having you in the gym! @bobsledbrasil #TeamStrengthWorks... #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@huynh_alex with her first time getting those slabs overhead!! PR Snatch Balance at 65 kg. This was a ~15 kg PR for Alex!!! One of the best parts of my day is always coming to the gym and watching people do things they’ve never done! The feeling is hard describe unless you’ve put in the work and reaped the rewards for yourself. Alex came to STL from California for grad school and ever since she joined the gym, she’s always been so fun to be around. One of my favorite things a...bout her is her since of humor. Was awesome to watch congrats Alex! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@adventuresofzach with a Snatch PR in training at 145 kg/319 lbs!!! Let’s goooo!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

Team Strength Works will be heading to Fear Farm in Eureka this weekend This is a haunted corn maze. All are welcome even if you’re not a gym member!! So far we’re gonna have a pretty big group so it’ll be a good time! If you want to come, join us and let’s have a fun spooky night This Saturday at 9PM! If anyone needs a ride or wants to carpool, let me know!! Admission is only $20.... #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@abby.fitlighter with a PR Back Squat at 130 kg/286 lbs!! This was after a 5RM at 115 kg also!! When that weight is movin, take advantage of it and it sure paid off with this PR!! She’ll squat her first ever 137 kg/300 lbs in no time! She has showed up to work everyday and brought a positive attitude with her. Love training with her and having her in the the gym! Great job Abby!!! Keep it up!!! Before you know it you’ll be hitting some ever bigger PR’s!! Trust!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

Team Strength Works will be hosting a Costume Contest during training (12-3) on Saturday the 31st (Halloween)!!! Winner will be voted on and get free merch of their choosing!! There will also be tons of candy for everyone! What will you dress up as for Halloween??? Can’t wait to see #TeamStrengthWorks... #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

Get it now or right now my only two options #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach @def2zero

Not too often a 190 kg/418 lbs clean and jerk attempt happens! This was a PR attempt for Zachary Huse. Next time, it’ll be there for sure!!! #TeamStrengthWorks... #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

Elise Bakalor finally hitting a PR snatch at 55!! She has worked hard to snatch those blue plates!!! Love the happiness that she exudes after the lift and love everyone else’s reaction in the gym!! A good gym family gets fired up when you got your goals!!! And the energy from that lift was so positive and amazing!Love working with Elise and was so happy to see her finally hit this PR!!! No better feeling!! Enjoy it!!! This is why we do what we do!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

If someone asked me, Zach, what sets your gym apart from others? My answer is simple.. WE’RE A FAMILY!! Everyone knows everyone and we’re a small community of friends and people who love each other, share laughs, help each other, push each other, support each other, cheer for each other, etc. It’s something that doesn’t have to be explained or marketed because when you walk in to the gym, it is NOTICEABLE!! You can tell right away. If you’re new to the gym and don’t know an...yone, that last for about 2 whole minutes. Then you instantly have other friends. We excel at making people feel welcome and comfortable. We excel at being A FAMILY!!!! A TEAM!!! And I think that’s one of the main reason we grow like we do! Most people go out on the weekends to hang out with their friends.. We go to THE GYM to hang out with our friends. It’s our way of life. So thankful for these individuals right here. And so many more that weren’t in the pic at the end of the meet. A huge thank you to @jamiekhuse for announcing all day. Thanks to @joni_b_pt @photomanbill @ergofoto for helping set up! The meet wouldn’t have happened without y’all!! Thanks to all the people/members who offered to Judge, Load, weigh people in, clean up, etc. A big thanks to all of the people who came early or stayed late JUST TO CHEER ON EVERYONE WHO LIFTED!!! I mean we may be a small gym, but it felt like a big gym when you walk out on the platform to lift and all your friends are there cheering you on. It makes a difference. And that is just how we are built. Thankful doesn’t begin to describe it. Love y’all!!!! Thank you!!! Instagram won’t let me tag everyone from the team in the post but you know who you are!!!! Thanks to @a_vs_creation for the pic!!! #TeamStrengthWorks _____________________________________________________ #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

Calm before the storm.

We are located in the same parking lot as @bluescityathletics @stovenwallace. I thought one day man we are this close to bunch of other people who like to lift weights and have a good time we need to get everyone together!!! So went to Steve with the idea to hve a BBQ/Mixer/Pingpong tournament and he was on board with it. We planned it out, told all of the members of our gyms and man, it was a blast! People who go basically to the same location everyday to workout and have ne...ver met. I think a lot of people made new friends and really enjoyed it. I look forward to getting everyone together again sometime soon. Want to thank all of the Team Strength Works family for coming and also all of @bluescityathletics as well! Thanks to Steve for helping make this happen. I know most gyms throw this word around but everyone at Strength Works really is some of my best friends. I spend more time at the gym with y’all than with anyone! And we’ve grown so close. I’m really thankful to be in the position I’m in and to have the people I have at the gym. Y’all are what makes our team/family what it is and I love y’all. Just a bunch of people who like to lift heavy shit and have a good time. Thankful! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP Register through eventbrite. #TeamStrengthWorks... #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS THIS FRIDAY (18th) The Strength Works Open Weightlifting Competition We will be hosting a sanctioned Weightlifting Competition on September 26th here at Strength Works. This will be the first meet at our new facility here in Brentwood, MO. It will be operated in a safe manner and will be a lot of fun!... If interested in signing up, follow the link in our bio (eventbrite). Cant wait to finally get some lifters back on the platform! It has been too long! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach @oldwolf_wl @the_lab_gym @unchartedcrossfit @xm_weightlifting @corey_j_lewis @bennoverkamp @bluescityathletics @barxcrossfit @crossfit_wildwood @wildwoodweightlifting @lift4life_weightliftingteam

This morning @gwongfitness came in to lift. I bet he didn’t expect this massive PR to happen when he put his socks on this morning.. Up until now the most weight he had ever put above his head is 80 kg.. I told him today we are going to jerk 90 kg!!! See, Garmenn has trained alone for the majority of his weightlifting career. which can be lonely! And makes it harder to push yourself. He has recently made the switch to in person training, and for the better. Sometimes being ar...ound other weightlifters and a coach who pushes you shows you that you are much stronger than you actually think!! Garmenn is way stronger than he thinks!! But big victories come from a lot of small victories. And today was a big victory. A big break through that boosted Garmenn’s confidence and showed him Hey, I can do this! I can make these lifts! Sometimes all it takes is a little push and a little encouragement. That’s what we provide here at Strength Works. Congrats to you Garmenn on your 10 kg Jerk PR at 90 kg!!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@pattykirtley hitting a 10 kg PR jerk at 83 kg/183 lbs at ONLY 14 YEARS OLD!!!! Incredible job Patty! With 3 more years being a youth, it’s hard to imagine her not making a world team at some point. Can’t wait to watch the progress, one step at a time! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@larrrbear has had the goal of jerking 130 kg for a long time now. He has tried many times. And failed many times. Some not even videoed. But he has learned from each experience and become sharper. Finally his perseverance and relentless determination paid off and he hit his goal!!! My favorite part was the whole gym cheering for him during every attempt and during every warm up. And then cheering when he finally hit 130!! We are a family! And we love you Larry!!! Great job m...an proud of your hard work and consistency! There is no way around it, failing is part of mastering any skill. The only way you master it, is by NEVER GIVING UP!!!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

49 kg lifter @nicole.marie49kg hitting a 5 kg PR power clean and jerk from blocks at 80 kg!!! This is only 4 kg under her best Clean & Jerk and this 80 kg jerk is probably one of the best jerks I’ve seen her do to my memory. Her clean is extremely strong. We’ve worked really hard on making her jerk match it. Once that happens, watch out! She’s gonna hit 90 soon I can feel it. And then soon after that, we’ll get that double body weight clean and jerk!!! Coming for some medals at a national meet near you. Good job Nicole!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP SEP 18TH!!! The Strength Works Open Weightlifting Competition We will be hosting a sanctioned Weightlifting Competition on September 26th here at Strength Works. This will be the first meet at our new facility here in Brentwood, MO. It will be operated in a safe manner and will be a lot of fun!... If interested in signing up, follow the link in our description (eventbrite). Cant wait to finally get some lifters back on the platform! It has been too long! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach @oldwolf_wl @the_lab_gym @unchartedcrossfit @xm_weightlifting @corey_j_lewis @bennoverkamp @lindenwoodweightlifting @bluescityathletics @barxcrossfit @crossfit_wildwood @wildwoodweightlifting @lift4life_weightliftingteam

Head Coach Zachary Huse leading by example hitting a training PR clean and jerk at 185 kg/407 lbs!!! Get you a coach who walks the walk and talks the talk!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@awlifts73 back squats 200 kg/440 lbs at 17 years old and 73 kg Bodyweight.... this squat is almost 3 TIMES HIS BODYWEIGHT!!!! When I first started coaching Adam, he had never lifted and could BackSquat maybe 185 lbs/85 kg or so. In a year and a half, he has more than DOUBLED his BackSquat. Big lifts like this make me proud to have played a role in his development. We have some strong youth/junior lifters on the come up here at Strength Works and Adam is one of them. If he co...ntinues at this rate, the sky is the limit. Our philosophy is to teach kids how to train safely, how to stay healthy, how to push themselves, how to go about day to day training and preparation, but at an EVEN DEEPER level, the athlete must take it upon themself to work their ass off and stick with it through the ups and Downs and chase their goals relentlessly. This is something that CANT be taught. You are witnessing the result of that drive and focus. Good shit Adam. ONLY THE BEGINNING! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@pattykirtley hitting a big PR Clean at 75 kg/165 lbs at only 14 YEARS OLD!!! She continues to amaze me. Sky is the limit!!!! Let’s go baby!!!! #TeamStrengthWorks... #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@eric.linck had the best day of lifting he’s ever had recently! When he first came to my gym he was struggling with 100 and 120! Now this man is hitting 110/130/240 for all around PR’s!!! And he was so close on 135!! I think that if Eric keeps working hard, in 2021, He might put himself on a 73 kg podium at University Nationals!! Thanks for trusting me to help you hit these PR’s and congrats on the big gainz bro!!! Eric is also getting ready for the meet at our gym in 5 short... weeks, I expect a good performance from him there! Let’s go!!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

We are in the same complex as @bluescityathletics @stovenwallace so I thought it’d be cool to get all of our members together for a BBQ!! Happening Saturday September 19th! Will include a Pingpong Tournament and a Cornhole tournament! Get ready to have a good time! Thanks @stovenwallace for helping to make this happen, should be a great time #TeamStrengthWorks... #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@larrrbear has been working hard on his overhead stability and he has been rewarded with multiple PR’s! Here’s one of them that he was really excited about. PR Snatch Balance at 110 kg! He PR’ed his snatch at 105 a couple days after this. I’m sure he will be snatching this soon! Larry is always so positive and we love having Larry in the gym!! You can tell by seeing how excited everyone is for him to hit this big PR! Congrats Larry! You’re the MAN!!!!! #TeamStrengthWorks... #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@pattykirtley hitting her first ever 100 kg/220 lbs squat at only 14 years old!! She continues to amaze me!!! Awesome work Patty! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@eric.linck with his first ever 137 kg/300 lbs jerk!! Was super pumped to see this. Big milestone for any young lifter. These are the moments that we lift for! Awesome job Eric I look forward to watching your continued success. #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

Kellsie Mace with a big PR snatch at 55 kg!!! You can tell it was a big win by her reaction!! This is the feeing that we work so hard for! And this is what you love to see as a coach!That feeling of hard work paying off! I love it!! Makes me so happy when our members experience it for themselves. She has worked hard to make her snatch feel better and I’d say it’s working! Excellent job Kellsie!!! Happy for you and proud of you for sticking with it! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

6 WEEKS OUT from our weightlifting competition. 5 Weeks until the sign up deadline! (September 18th) Sign up now by following the link in the description to Eventbrite! Gonna be an awesome time can’t wait to see all the PR’s!

LETS GOO!!! @tkimm10 breaking in the new @roguefitness pulling blocks with a PR Snatch at 151 kg/333 lbs!! Was really excited when he hit this. It’s always an amazing feeling watching people hit numbers they’ve been fighting for!! He was fired up as well. Which is rare for him Keep stacking wins and they add up to even bigger wins! Let’s go!!! #TeamStrengthWorks... #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@gretchenb1369 THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT PEOPLE!!! Gretchen came to us in a rut with her training and has worked tirelessly and consistently to make progress with her lifting!! Well Friday she PR’ed her snatch by 5 kg!!! Incredible lift and the emotion at the end shows the feeling you feel when your hard work and perseverance pays off! That is my Why!!! Love it #TeamStrengthWorks... #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

@def2zero hitting a gym record deadlift at 250 kg/550 lbs for 2 reps!! Absolutely animal!!! Love training with this dude!!! Surround yourself with likeminded individuals and see how far you go! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

If you are a member of the USAW MISSOURI LWC, there is an election currently being held for multiple positions. I am honored to be nominated for not one, but five, positions on the Missouri Valley LWC of USA Weightlifting, and humbly accept the nominations for President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Athlete Representative. After 11 years of strength training and 7 years in Olympic Weightlifting, I have experience as both an athlete and a coach I have been comp...eting since 2014 and opened a local gym specializing in Olympic Weightlifting in 2016 so I believe I have a lot of value to bring and would be a great asset to the group. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be elected into the Missouri Valley LWC, thank you! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

SOUND ON! I had a couple people message me requesting some drills to work on the issue we discussed in the last video, so here is how I approach this technical flaw with my athletes. In the last video we discussed why landing on your front foot first in the jerk is sub-optimal. This is because in the jerk you want to be completely balanced between your back leg and front leg. You want 50% of the weight on the back and 50% on the front. When you land on the from leg first, ...typically more of your weight will be on the front leg which could potentially cause you to miss a jerk forward. In this video we will be going over 3 drills to help you with your jerk footwork. Any time you are dealing with a technical flaw, the first thing you should do is slow down the movement so that you can focus on the details. When you move full speed it is hard to tell what is happening because everything is happening so fast. Slow down the movement and lighten the load and it will allow you to improve your movement pattern. Then as the movement improves, add speed and then load, in that order. Thanks for watching and I hope it helps! If you have any questions or want some recommendations on your technique, please just comment or DM! Disclaimer: There is more than one right way to execute any given movement. I have just found through personal experience and through watching some of the best weightlifters in the world that hitting the back foot first in the jerk works for a lot of people! #TeamStrengthWorks _____________________________________________________ #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach @nicole.marie49kg

8 WEEKS OUT from our weightlifting competition. 7 Weeks until the sign up deadline! (September 18th) Sign up now by following the link in the description to Eventbrite! Gonna be an awesome time can’t wait to see all the PR’s!

Tired of missing heavy jerks forward? SOUND ON! If you have a problem with all of your weight being on your front leg instead of balanced 50/50 in the jerk, and then subsequently missing your jerks forward, this video is for you.... In order to jerk big weight, balance and positioning are key! As well as other qualities such as speed, power, etc (Not the scope of this video). This is only one thing that could improve your jerk. Depending on the technical error you have, there are many others to consider as well! When I was new and developing my technique, this cue really took my jerk to the next level and helped me eventually jerk 200 kg/440 lbs. Thanks for watching and I hope this helps you crush your next PR. Disclaimer: There is more than one right way to execute any given movement. I have just found through personal experience and through watching some of the best weightlifters in the world that hitting the back foot first in the jerk works for a lot of people! #TeamStrengthWorks _____________________________________________________ #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

Y’all HISTORY WAS MADE TODAY!!!! @dennis.stauffer aka the grumpy old man who trains in the mornings was so happy with his squat PR that he actually HUGGED me!! And he even said he loved me!! Wow! But foreal check out these vids. Dennis PR’ed his squat by 20 kg today!!! He had never squatted over 400 lbs before. Well we blew that away with 418 lbs/190 kg! Told ya Dennis! Stick with it and trust the process. And listen to your coach And it pays off!! Good job bro I’m happy fo...r you. Dennis even said before he left that this was the best day of lifting that he ever had. That is amazing. #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis

@def2zero came in to train with us yesterday and crushed this NO HOOK 148 kg Clean & Jerk. Really excited to train with Dennis some more and help him crush 170+ in the future. He deadlifts 300 kg!!! Just need to sharpen up his technique and he’ll be hittin some big lifts very soon! And he’s also just a cool dude which I love! And a fellow sneaker head! Thanks for training with us bro! #TeamStrengthWorks... #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis

Definitely top 5 snatch sessions of my life right here. Gonna be honest. The past couple months of training have been really rough for me! Haven’t felt like my normal self. And my lifts have felt anything but East. Not gonna make excuses why but today felt different. But I never gave up! I had just gotten over some pretty gnarly quad tendonitis the past week and a half. Hadn’t done any full lifts or squats since. And this week was another deload. Hadn’t snatched over 120 in o...ver a month. But COOK WHEN THE FIRE IS HOT!! and boy that thing was blazing!!! Was supposed to do a deload snatch workout at 100 kg (65%) (Sorry @tottentraining) but after I hit the prescribed work, I felt WAY better than I had felt in months. So I decided I should take advantage of this rare opportunity. In hindsight I am so glad that I did. Because it ended up with me snatching only 1 kg off my training PR and 5 kg off my comp PR not any where close to being peaked for a meet (next one isn’t until December). Today just goes to show that if you persevere, stay disciplined, and believe in yourself, you can make some awesome shit happen!! Was really excited that my training partners @tkimm10 @tomsumma and @nicole.marie49kg were there with me for this also. Was super pumped after. I definitely went off program today but sometimes things feel too good not to. #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach @tottentraining @eastcoastgoldwl @richmond.weightlifting

Strength Works Open Weightlifting Competition coming September 26th!!! First Weightlifting competition hosted at Strength Works! Sign up is live on Eventbrite! Link In description.

@roman_graiff with his first ever 315 lbs/143 kg Back Squat!!! He had to really fight for it but he got it done. It’s a huge milestone in any young weightlifters life. Roman is a high school wrestler at Vianney High School and he is using weightlifting to get stronger for Wrestling. When he first came in he could barely back squat 200 lbs. he could actually bench press more than he could squat! Blasphemy. This young man has consistently worked hard and has added just over 100... lbs to his squat in a matter of 3-4 months. Excellent work Roman!! It’s a lot easier to slam people in wrestling competitions when you’re stronger than them! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach

14 year old @pattykirtley with a 6 kg PR Snatch at 60 kg!! Huge increase after only 1 full block (4 weeks) of training here in the gym. She then PR’ed her clean at 70 kg after this! Watch out!! In a year or two y’all will know her name!!! Big goals. Great job Patty! Proud of you. And thanks to @kelly.kirtley for letting her train with us! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis

@darrenbarnes56 crushed it today. Happy to see him back lifting weights and excited to see him get back into top shape. Thanks for coming to train with us. . #Repost @darrenbarnes56 So today was an amazing day at @strength_works check out my compilation. I’m tellin you I’m back!!!!! #comeback #churro #brownpower #pbs1914 #barnesbros# #kingsofweightlifting @athleteps... #mindoverbody #usaw #weightlifting #twins #usada #nikeweightlifting #nikeromaleos2 #athleteps #athletictraining #churrito #pegaitosuavecito See more

Saturday June 13th, here in St. Louis, MO at Strength Works, Some of the best Weightlifters from all around the country came to max out and push eachother. Some MASSIVE numbers were hit. The energy in the room was insane.... Multiple World Team Members American Record Holders National Medalists Here is a list of some of the lifters who came: @adventuresofzach - 109 kg - East Coast Gold @tomsumma - 96 kg @tkimm10 - 96 kg - Team Lift Lab @ethanwharak - 109 kg - Team Juggernaut @austincahoy - 109 kg - Team Juggernaut @quadslikecasia - 76 kg - Team Juggernaut @coach_zt - 102 kg - Team Juggernaut @beefcakedrake - 109 - Cal Strength @candancegorby - Cal Strength @mindoverblaine - +109 - Mind Over Matter @cowgirlmaddie - Mind Over Matter @big_d_meech - +109 - East Coast Gold @wl_czar - +109 - Team Juggernaut @agentk109 - +109 - Team Lift Lab @medina_island - 109 - Ape Squad Weightlifting @yukmatsu - Ape Squad Weightlifting @nicole.marie49kg - 49 kg - Team Strength Works @jake.pudenz - 109 kg - Cal Strength This video is a mashup of a lot of the lifts that were taken during this session (not all of them) and in no way is a substitute for actually being at the event and witnessing these lifts happen. We had a first 160 kg Snatch PR, a 200 kg Clean and jerk PR, a 350 Total PR, a 300 kg back squat PR, a 310 kg Back Squat PR, and last but not least a 145 kg clean by Shacasia Johnson at 76 kg bodyweight which is the largest clean in all of USAW by a non super heavy weight. Incredible atmosphere and thank to e veryone who came to lift and watch. Once again, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO TRAVELED TO STL FOR THIS EVENT!!! People can from all over the USA!! Because of you it was amazing. Also thanks to @a_vs_creation for filming and editing this video!! He captured an epic session! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @eastcoastgoldwl @cal_strength @juggernauttraining @lift_lab

GIVEAWAY Strength Works will be giving away one of our brands new hoodies free of charge to one lucky person! These hoodies are made with Bella canvas material and are super soft! Fall is right around the corner and this will be perfect! All sizes available. Here’s how to enter the giveaway: 1) Like the post ... 2) Comment below and tag 3 friends below 3) Follow @strength_works and @adventuresofzach 4) BONUS: Share this post to your story and tag @strength_works @adventuresofzach 5) BONUS: Leave a Review for Strength Works on Google, Yelp, and or Facebook. (1 new entry for each review) Unlimited entries allowed The giveaway will close Friday June 26th. Thank you everyone for all of the support this far and good luck !!! #TeamStrengthWorks #strength #conditioning #olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #squat #snatch #strong #clean #jerk #crossfit #powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #workout #wod #fitspo #stl #stlouis @strength_works @adventuresofzach