Between February 12–19, 2023, we hosted Training Camp No. 3 in the breathtaking mountains of Cheile Grădiștei, Romania. and this one was truly special.
After years of uncertainty and restrictions caused by the COVID period, this was the first training camp where athletes could reunite, train together again, and rebuild the community spirit of weightlifting.
This week-long experience was not only about technical improvement. It was a celebration of returning to normal training, sharing the barbell again, and reconnecting with the energy that makes Olympic weightlifting so powerful. For everyone involved, this training camp marked a fresh beginning.
Above all, we want to offer a heartfelt thank you to the athletes who joined this edition.
Your trust, your energy, and your willingness to travel and train again made it possible for these camps to continue and grow into what they are today.
We were honored to welcome a highly motivated group of lifters from around the world:
Rafael Toscano – Brazil
Paweł Siemaszko – Poland
Josh Bringas – United States
Jonathan Levitas – United States
These athletes played a major role in rebuilding the atmosphere and momentum of our training camps. Their open attitude, hard work, and commitment helped set the foundation for all future camps that now take place regularly.
During this training camp, athletes participated in multiple focused technique sessions covering both the snatch and clean & jerk. Each session was designed to rebuild consistency, improve movement efficiency, and help athletes regain their rhythm after long periods of disrupted training.
We worked on:
Positional strength and bar path correction
Timing and coordination in the lifts
Overhead stability and receiving positions
Pulling mechanics and balance
Warm-up structure and mobility routines
In addition to the technical sessions, the athletes also enjoyed recovery protocols such as sauna, stretching sequences, and low-intensity movement sessions — all crucial for restoring the body after phases of reduced training volume.
But what truly made this week unforgettable was the emotion of training together again. Shared meals, deep conversations, laughter, and renewed motivation filled every day. The sense of gratitude in the room was strong — everyone understood how meaningful it was to be back on the platform, learning and growing as a team.
“Training Camp No. 3 will always be special for me. It was the first one after COVID, and the athletes who joined helped rebuild everything we have today. Their support and energy gave life back to these camps, and I am grateful for each of them.”
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On our rest day, we visited Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula’s Castle. It was a unique experience that added something special to the week. The snowy mountain scenery, the medieval architecture, and the atmosphere of the place made this trip unforgettable for everyone.
This was much more than a regular training camp. It represented:
A return to normal training after years of interruption
A chance for athletes to reconnect, learn, and grow together
A foundation that allowed future training camps to become regular, structured, and highly effective
The dedication of the athletes who joined Training Camp No. 3 made this possible. Their effort shaped the direction of all camps that followed.
Our next training camps continue to grow, and spots fill quickly.
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