Bowling Green’s First Barbell Club
Welcome to Bowling Green Barbell Club! Are you ready to unleash your inner strength and push your limits like never before? BGBC is here to help you do just that. Join our passionate and driven community, where you'll find support, motivation, and a challenge like no other.
If you want to take your weightlifting to the next level, schedule a free Intro appointment today and experience the power of Olympic weightlifting. See you in the gym!
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TRAIN
Our Barbell program is 3 or 5 days per week with expert coaches and a community of like-minded individuals pushing each other to be their best. Here we teach people how to move the barbell safely and efficiently, regardless of age, gender, or athletic background. Beginners can get 1-on-1 coaching when they join via our On-Ramp program, and intermediate and advanced lifters can start on the program right away! Our coaches are passionate about Olympic weightlifting and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced lifter, we'll help you perfect your technique and reach new levels of strength.
Our gym is accessible 24/7, allowing you to get your lift in whenever you need it, day or night.
COMPETE
BG Powerhouse routinely hosts USAW-sanctioned weightlifting meets throughout the year and we love helping to grow the sport of weightlifting in the state of Kentucky. As the field of sporting events gets more competitive, we continually add more features to our competitions to make them the most enjoyable and worthwhile weightlifting meets you’ll find in the region.
Join our USAW-certified Coaches to learn or improve your Snatch, Clean, and Jerk!
The Movements:
Snatch
In the snatch, the lifter takes a wide grip and, in one continuous motion, lifts the bar from the floor to overhead. The Snatch is one of the most explosive and athletic movements in all of sports.
Clean & Jerk
In the clean, the lifter takes a medium grip and, in one continuous motion, lifts the bar from the floor to the shoulders. In the Jerk the lifter drives the bar from the shoulders to overhead in one quick, explosive motion.
Testimonials
STEF E., OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING ATHLETE
"Taking on the physical and mental challenge of Olympic weightlifting has been great for me, and I am fortunate to have Bowling Green Barbell Club and BG Powerhouse to help me along the way. I was never particularly athletic so I had my doubts that I could learn the snatch and clean and jerk. Thankfully my coach, Stephen Burba, and the BGBC Director, Nikki Stock, are both great at what they do. They are encouraging, talented, and knowledgeable professionals. The atmosphere at BG Powerhouse is encouraging to everyone from beginner to advanced athletes, whether you are there to compete in a strength sport, to improve your health and fitness, or to have fun."
VERNON T., OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING ATHLETE
"I began training at BGPH one year ago. My fitness goal was to increase my Olympic Weightlifting totals and qualify for the World Masters Competition in Canada. With BGPH's professional coaching, nutritional guidance, and top notch equipment I achieved my goal. In my opinion BGPH Gym is the best complete-package Olympic Weightlifting facility in the region. A sincere Thank You to BGPH Gym owners Stephen Burba and Nikki Stock for helping me realize my fitness goal."
