Learn to lift with a barbell
A friend has invited you to do this with them.
Squat, press and deadlift are technical skills, and good coaching makes them satisfying to learn. Progress is easy to measure, because the numbers on the bar go up.
ModerateUnder £100 / $130A few weeksIndoorsAlone or with othersUK
Someone who has done it
How to start
- Use British Weight Lifting's finder to locate a club or partner gym near you.
- Book an introductory session and ask to be coached through the basic lifts.
- Write down what you lift each session and add weight in small steps.
Where to go
We opened this link on 6 October 2026 and found it to be what we say. Dates, places and prices are on the official page, where they stay up to date.
Plan this
Pick a day, or a month, and we will set out how to get ready, step by step, with a date and a reason for each. Courses and classes have start dates and can fill up, so the plan begins with finding and booking one. Kit comes after the first session, once you know what you need.
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