AFTERBURN BARBELL CLUB
Afterburn Barbell Club is a family of diverse individuals who want nothing more than to bring out the best in one another. Our mission statement is to “build a strong community through competitive and recreational barbell training, to provide a positive and inclusive training atmosphere, and to compete as a team in sanctioned Powerlifting meets. Whether you are looking to compete on a team or to learn from the best, this is the place to start your journey. There are a plethora of experienced lifters and coaches who have the resources and knowledge to help you lift better. We are an OPA/CPU sanctioned team.
Weekly lift nights are held on Fridays! Come and lift some heavy weights with the team. A $15 drop-in fee applies.
Be sure to email the barbell account to register for the night.
WHAT IS POWERLIFTING?
So what is powerlifting? Athletes in powerlifting compete in the squat, bench press, and deadlift to see who can lift as much weight as possible for a single rep. In competition, powerlifters have three attempts to reach their maximum weight and are ranked in body-weight and age categories. The winner is determined by who has the highest total of all three lifts.
LEARN TO LIFT
CURIOUS ABOUT POWERLIFTING? LET'S LIFT YOU TO THE
NEXT LEVEL!
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What You'll Learn:
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Proper Form: Technique is key to lifting safely and effectively. Learn the correct form for the three main lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift.
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Programming: Understand how to structure your workouts for maximum gains, including how to progress safely and efficiently.
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Injury Prevention: Learn how to avoid common mistakes and prevent injury while increasing strength.
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Gym etiquette and more!
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READY TO BEGIN? E-MAIL US AT INFO@AFTERBURNFITNESS.CA TO SCHEDULE YOUR
FREE SESSION W/ KYLE!
NOTABLE WINS
Our members have accumulated quite a few accolades throughout the years. Every year they send dozens of athletes to compete at provincial, regional, and national levels. In 2018 they took best team at Open Provincials! They have set several national records and with members taking the podium every year.
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Teresa Yeung has taken the 57kg national title in 2019 as well as the bronze medal in deadlifts at Open Worlds.
Walter Cariazo has consistently taken the 93kg and 105kg national titles from 2017-2019 and in 2024. Walter also earned gold at NAPF in 2027. He has also recently returned from 2024 IPF Classic Worlds, finishing fourth in an incredibly tight battle. After winning the National title in September 2024, he is now preparing for Classic Worlds to be held in Germany in June 2025.
Simone Lai has taken the 47kg national title four times in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2024. Over the years, she has earned gold at NAPF, gold at Commonwealths, bronze overall at the 2019 Classic Worlds (with a bronze medal in squat), silver overall at 2021 Classic Worlds (with a silver in squat, and bronze in deadlift), a bronze overall at 2022 Classic Worlds (with bronze in squat, bench, and deadlift), Best Equipped Lifter at NAPF 2023, and most recently a bronze overall at 2025 Equipped Worlds (with a bronze in squat and gold in deadlift), earning a spot to World Games in 2025. Up next, Simone will be joining Walter in prep for Classic Worlds in June 2025 before World Games in August 2025.
JOIN THE BARBELL CLUB!
Interested in joining? Have some questions? Send us a message!
