Hackney Weighlifting Club

At HWLC, we don’t just build lifters.
We build knowledge, confidence and strong foundations for life.

Introducing YOUTH Hackney Pro — the first chapter of our new Be Hackney Pro series.

A 6-month journey for young athletes (13–17) focusing on:

• Safe lifting mechanics
• Anatomy & movement education
• Strength & conditioning for injury prevention
• Introduction to Olympic weightlifting

Powered by the Hackney Team — Old school mentality. Science-based training. Physio-led approach.

📅 Started 2nd February
📩 [email protected]

The next generation starts now.

HWLC Team wishes you a prosperous 2026, full of health, PRs, and good energy to keep fighting like a true lifter.
We look forward to a new year training to live stronger, happier, and more grateful for what we have, while sowing for the blessings to come.

Hackney Weightlifting Club was established in 1924 and, thanks to our head coach Patrick Atteridge, the oldest Olympic weightlifting club in England — and possibly in the UK — is still going strong.

We couldn’t celebrate the competition last year because we were focused on Coach Pat’s recovery. But here we are today, teaching and promoting the sport, supporting our community, and carrying forward our true values — to live healthily and peacefully, just like Pat.

Well done to our lifters! We missed those who couldn’t make it, and we’re so grateful for the amazing group of people who are always around — helping, supporting, and fighting alongside us. Thank you! 🙏🏻

Yesterday was the birthday of our Hackney legend!
Thanks for everything you do. Keep fighting and enjoying life just the way you always have.

Wishing you a beautiful Christmas season filled with love and joy. See you in our happy place—the platform—where we learn technique, grow wiser, and get stronger. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone!

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our dear friend and master lifter, Trisha.

The Olympic lifting community mourns your departure.

HWLC and Coach Pat will always be grateful for the support you gave us, from competing to being coached, and for sharing beautiful moments with us when we were abroad lifting together.

Our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.
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It has been a pleasure to coach these beautiful and strong ladies: , .daw , Beth and Jen from the Lea Rowing Club, Hackney .

They wanted to polish their lifting technique and get ready for the new rowing season. Following the Lift Engineering Programme, we focused on squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and some rowing-specific exercises.

Wishing them a strong season ahead, and coach is looking forward to watching them compete 💪🏻🙏

Videos of their training at HWLC will be shared soon.

Even though he pulled his back on his first warm-up, he carried on, starting light with 42kg, which was overturned by the jury. He took it again and then followed with 43kg.
Feeling pain in his back, he dropped from 56kg to 45kg, successfully lifting 45kg and 46kg in the C&J, for a total of 89kg.

It wasn’t what he expected, as he had felt strong during his training period, but he was happy to compete in his 20th World Masters Championship.

Well done! To us, he is an example of how to face any situation with determination and resilience 🙏💪🏻

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our legend, Head Coach Patrick Atteridge.
Giving us all a lesson on resilience and good health to keep evolving 💪🏻

Wishing for many birthdays to come 🙏

British Masters 24 went very well for our head coach, Patrick Atteridge:
- 6 out of 6, 44kg Sn**ch 56kg C&J, 100kg total.
- Won his BW category
- Qualified for the world Masters

What a legend!💪🏻

Congratulations to our head coach Patrick Atteridge for finishing 4th in the World Masters Weightlifting Championships in Poland.

He did 43, 45, and 46 in the Sn**ch. In the C&J 55,60 and missing 65kg, what could have given him the Bronze.

For sure he will keep training and rehabbing with coach for the next comp 💪🏻🙏
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Felicidades a nuestro entrenador Patrick Atteridge por finalizar 4 en el Campeonato del Mundo Máster de Halterofilia en Polonia.

En arrancada levantó 43, 45, and 46. En dos tiempos 55,60 and fallando 65kg, lo que le hubiera dado el bronze.

Seguirá entrenando y con su proceso de rehabilitación con la entrenadora con el objetivo de prepararse para la próxima competición 💪🏻🙏