CLASSICAL BARBELL

We are an independent weightlifting club in Hoxton (Hackney, East London) offering Olympic weightlifting, strength training and personal training.

Christmas closure dates 2025
We’ll be closed from Wednesday 24th December, reopening on Saturday 3rd January.

Gift cards are now available to purchase here!
A thoughtful yet easy Christmas gift.

Our Services

  • Olympic weightlifting classes Hoxton

    WEIGHTLIFTING CLASSES

    We welcome:
    - everyone over 18, including complete beginners
    - competitive lifters
    - Masters lifters
    - those wanting to increase explosiveness for another sport

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  • Women's weightlifting classes

    STRENGTH CLASSES

    You’ll learn:
    - all the barbell lifts like squats, deadlifts and presses
    - proper form and technique to avoid injury.

    All levels and ages welcome (over 18 only).

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  • Personal training Olympic weightlifting

    PERSONAL TRAINING

    We offer:
    - one-to-one sessions
    - dual PT if you'd like to train with a friend or partner
    - private classes, including for sports clubs

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  • Remote weightlifting coaching

    REMOTE VIDEO COACHING

    This can be regular training or a one-off consultation - it's extremely flexible.

    Contact us to discuss what might suit you.

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Our Latest Instagram Posts…

What a fun night! Thanks to everyone who’s made Classical Barbell’s first year such a joy 🥹
It’s Classical Barbell’s first birthday next week 😱🎂 To celebrate we’ll be having a glass of prosecco in the gym at 6pm on Saturday 20th September, before moving next door to the @greatbeyondbeer taproom. Members, regulars, occa
Is Classical Barbell the coolest place in Hoxton right now? 🥶 We like to think so 😎