Knowing what you should be doing vs. actually doing it—why most athletes stay stuck and how to break the cycle. Learn actionable strategies, journal prompts, and tips to align your habits with your goals

Discover why "practice makes permanent" in weightlifting. Learn how focusing on quality over quantity can improve your technique, prevent bad habits, and help you lift smarter. Tips on warm-ups, movement patterns, and intentional training for long-term success.

Discover 5 key lessons from a decade of weightlifting experience. Learn how to stay consistent, adapt your training, embrace the basics, and avoid burnout while keeping your goals on track.

Discover how to set and achieve your goals in 2025 with practical strategies on mindset, habits, and overcoming setbacks. Build momentum and crush your weightlifting goals at MWBC.

Struggling with your jerk technique? Learn how to improve your dip, drive, and catch positions, enhance timing, and boost stability for heavier, more confident lifts. Discover key exercises and tips for progress.

Discover how positive self-talk and self-compassion impact your performance, mental health, and enjoyment in the gym. Learn practical strategies to shift your mindset, build resilience, and create habits that lead to long-term success both inside and outside the gym.

Discover why effort over outcomes, always builds stronger weightlifters & humans. Learn how focusing on process thinking—time, consistency, and growth—empowers lifters at every level to achieve their goals while building resilience, strength, and community.

Don’t let the festive season derail your weightlifting progress! Learn how to stay consistent, plan smarter, and keep building strength—even when life gets chaotic. At Melbourne West Barbell Club, we’ve got tips, tools, and a community to help you finish the year strong and start 2025 ready to crush your goals.

Don’t wait for the New Year to move the needle. Discover how MWBC helps you build strength, stay consistent, and finish 2025 strong—starting today.

At MWBC, we coach you to feel the lift, not just think it. Discover our unique approach, where personalised cues and strategic variations help you find the right positions for real progress in weightlifting

Ever felt that extra spark when training with someone next to you? Or found yourself lifting just a little heavier with a partner cheering you on? That’s not a coincidence—it’s the power of community, and it’s one of the biggest reasons why we’re so committed to training together at MWBC.

Recovery is more than just a break from training—it's where real progress happens. Learn how proper nutrition, sleep, hydration, and stress management form the four essential pillars of recovery, helping you unlock greater strength, resilience, and performance. Discover why mastering these basics is crucial to avoid burnout and keep pushing forward in your training journey

Missed lifts are a frustrating but normal part of Olympic weightlifting, and they don’t have to derail your session or your mindset. In our latest blog, we break down exactly what to do when things don’t go as planned. Whether it’s a single missed rep or multiple sets in a row, understanding the reason behind the failure—be it fatigue, readiness, or a technical issue—can help you adjust your strategy and keep moving forward.

We cover specific actions you can take, from dropping the load to switching to singles, all with the goal of reinforcing proper technique and maintaining momentum. The key takeaway? Missed lifts are simply data points, not failures. How you handle them is what sets you apart as an athlete.

If you’re tired of failed lifts and want to dive deeper into improving your technique, now’s your chance. Claim your FREE 1:1 technique session and fix your form once and for all. We’re offering these exclusive sessions for the month of October only—spots are limited, so don’t miss out!

Wondering if that late-day caffeine boost is fueling your workouts or sabotaging your recovery? Discover how caffeine impacts your performance, sleep, and long-term gains, and explore five alternative ways to energize without relying on stimulants.

Learn why feeling the lift is essential for beginners in Olympic weightlifting. This guide covers hands-on coaching techniques and how repetition builds confidence.

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a loop, lifting the same weight over and over? Trust us, it’s not a bad thing. Repetition is how you turn shaky lifts into rock-solid ones. In this post, Coach Brooke from MWBC breaks down why revisiting those familiar numbers isn’t just okay—it’s essential for mastery. If you’re serious about lifting, this is a must-read.

Curious about Olympic weightlifting? Discover answers to 5 common questions beginners ask, including how long it takes to learn the snatch, clean, and jerk, how to improve technique, and more. Join our Barbell for Beginners program in October and start your journey to becoming a confident lifter!