Program Description
Our Boise Barbell Club is specialized to help our members grow proficiency and strength in the Olympic lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk. We focus on developing technique first and then progress to building strength.
Classes are set up to provide athletes with specified, quality programming that can be tailored to fit any skill level. We’ll work on the lifts, as well as accessory and strength-building movements to improve the Olympic lifts and all-round athleticism.
Any of our members are invited to join barbell class at no extra cost. Even if you’re not planning to compete in the sport of weightlifting, these classes will help make you stronger and more comfortable with the lifts. We find the athletes who attend consistently show more improvement faster. So, plan to come regularly.
For those interested in competing, our barbell club is an official USA Weightlifting club, and we make some of the best Olympic lifters in the valley. Since becoming an established Barbell Club in 2016, we’ve won several state championships and broken state records. We also have a long roster of athletes who have competed at the American Open Finals and the USA Weightlifting National Championships.
We can provide personalized programming for athletes wishing to compete, no matter what level. Please note this does come with an extra cost.
National & Idaho Barbell Accolades
- 2024
- Nicki Bauer 64kg Masters Champion
- Lily Gregory 89kg AO Finals Silver Medalist
- 2023
- Lily Gregory (81kg) USAW National Championship, AO Finals Champion, Idaho State Champion, Idaho State Record Snatch–96kg
- Makenna Silbernagel (55kg) USAW National Championship, AO Finals Qualifier
- Lindsey Campbell (71kg) Idaho State Record Clean & Jerk (103kg)
- Kai Turner (94kg) Idaho State Champion
- 2022
- Cassie Smith (64kg) Nationals Qualifier, AO Finals (71kg & 64kg) Qualifier;
- Lindsey Campbell (64kg) Under 25 National Championships
- Lily Gregory (81+kg) Under 25 National Championships
- Chloe Nelson (64kg) Junior National Championships
- 2021
- Cassie Smith Nationals (64kg), AO Finals 71kg; Master’s (35-39) USA Snatch Record, Master’s World Championships 2nd place
- Chloe Nelson (64kg) Junior National Championships
- Lindsey Campbell (71kg) National Championships
- Gabriel Turner (81kg) Under 25 National Championships
- Basile Beaty (81kg) Idaho State Champion
- James Petzke (81kg) Idaho State Championships 2nd place
- 2020
- Cassie Smith (64kg) Online Nationals
- Chloe Nelson (64kg) Junior Online Nationals
- 2019
- Cassie Smith (71kg) USAW Nationals, AO Finals
- Crystal Parks (76kg) AO Finals, Under 25 National Championships
- James Petzke Under (81kg) 25 National Championships
- Kevin Wexler (96kg) Under 25 National Championships
- Sierra Bell (76kg) Under 25 National Championships Qualifier
- 2018
- Men’s Team State Champions
- Cassie Smith Idaho State Championships 3rd place
- 2017
- Kevin Wexler (96kg) State Champion
- 2016
- Men’s Team State Champions
- 2016
- Isaac Campbell (85kg) State Champion, American Open Qualifier, Under 25 National Championship Qualifier, Idaho State Record –112kg snatch d
Why Lift With Verdant?
Technique First, Strength Second
Our coaching emphasizes movement quality, so you lift better—and heavier—over time.
Proven Programming
A structured plan tailored to your level ensures steady progress and fewer plateaus.
Championship Pedigree
No two workouts are the same. Expect a mix of Olympic lifts, gymnastics skills, accessory work, and core training that challenges you in fresh ways every day.
Inclusive & Supportive
From beginners to elite competitors, you’ll train in an environment built on encouragement and respect.
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