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Foundation Barbell.

Both the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk bring speed, power, coordination, and balance to your overall training while increasing explosive strength and power output. These lifts are an integral part of the CrossFit program and dramatically improve athletic performance in every sport.

FOUNDATION BARBELL is a USAW sanctioned club and a USA Masters Weightlifting club.

The Foundation Barbell Club trains during our Open Gym sessions and Sunday team training sessions. Team programming is provided for all athletes looking to train their lifts, and individualized programming is also available for those who have specific goals, and for the intermediate to advanced Olympic Weightlifter looking to take their strength and skill to the competitive level.

A multitude of accessory lifts, skills, and drills, paired with a percentage based strength cycle will help athletes improve their snatch and clean & jerk totals.

COACHES

Tony Lau

Tony Lau

Weightlifting Head Coach

USAW Level 2
WSO Referee
2024 USAW Masters Triple Crown winner

Our coaches have decades of experienced combined, and have extensive time working with athletes in the local, national, and international competition setting. Our programming will help you develop your lifts by training accessory transfer exercises alongside the primary lifts. Knowing what it takes to reach the podium through personal experience, our coaches will go the extra mile to help you succeed as well.

Coach Tony has set multiple Masters records as he progresses through the Masters age categories. He continues to improve his performance at the national and international levels. He achieved gold medals in the 2024 and 2025 National Championships.

Coach Daisy fosters a supportive community around weightlifting, and aims to inspire those who have never considered themselves strong enough to participate.

Daisy May Gutierrez

Daisy May Gutierrez

Weightlifting Coach

USAW Level 1
WSO Referee

BARBELL MEMBERSHIPS

ALL MEMBERSHIPS ARE BILLED ON A 4-WEEK CYCLE.

  • TECHNIQUE
  • 2 Classes / Week
  • $145
  • • Attend 2 Open Gym sessions per week
    • Focus on technique, positions, and skill development
    • Best for newer lifters or those refining movement quality
  • TRAIN
  • 3 Classes / Week
  • $185
  • • Attend 3 Open Gym sessions per week
    • Structured strength and lifting progression
    • Best for athletes training consistently and building totals
  • COMPETE
  • Unlimited Classes
  • $225
  • • Unlimited Open Gym classes
    • Competition prep and advanced programming
    • Best for lifters pursuing meets or high training volume
  • REMOTE
  • Remote Training
  • $105
  • • Access to Foundation Barbell programming
    • Optional in-person drop-ins available for purchase
    • Ideal for non-local athletes

Our memberships for Foundation Barbell team training includes access to training sessions during all open business hours. Team programming is provided, and private training or individualized programming is available upon request.

Your coaches Tony and Daisy are available for quick technique refreshers, and recorded videos are welcome for feedback.

CrossFit classes are not included in this membership, but may be added on for an extra $20/month.

WEIGHTLIFTING MEET COACHING

Let an experienced USAW-certified coach count and guide you through your warmups so you can hit your best lifts on the platform. 

Your meet coach(es) will work with you for 3+ hours on the day of your meet, including weigh-in, warmups, and calling attempts for the platform.

Handling warm-ups and calling attempts for a non-FOUNDATION Barbell athlete usually begins at $150 for 3-4 hours of support at a travel meet. Local meet coaching is available at no charge for all current members, pending availability.