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Weightlifting Club Newsletter - New Beginnings

Diego Briseño Carrillo - Tuesday, January 27
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Hey there, lifters!
Welcome to the very first edition of the IE Weightlifting Club Newsletter — it was about time, right?

At the end of the day, we all know lifting isn’t just a hobby — it’s a mindset, a lifestyle, and a way to push ourselves and be part of an incredible community.
This newsletter is our new space to connect, learn, and grow as a community, sharing everything from club updates, training and nutrition insights, research backed fitness tips, and weekly challenges, to the occasional fun study or gym meme to keep things light.
Basically, this is your weekly dose of motivation and science to get stronger — inside and out 💪🏼
 

What you can expect from us: 

•    Club News & Events: Stay up to date with what’s happening at IE Weightlifting.

•    Training Tips & Studies: Simplified summaries of the latest findings in strength, hypertrophy, and nutrition.
•    Member Spotlight: We want to celebrate our community and feature one of you. your story, your progress, your mindset.
•    Challenge of the Week: A fun (and brutal) challenge to keep you accountable.
•    Quote or Thought of the Week: Because mindset is half the battle.

🏆 Bench Press Competition Recap

 

Last week, we hosted our first ever Bench Press Competition!  and what an event it was!

The energy was through the roof, the PRs Where flying, and the support from everyone made it unforgettable.
Huge congrats to all our participants who stepped up to the platform, and a special shoutout to our winners:

Madrid:
•    Men’s Category: Mateo Salinas — with an impressive 180 kg lift!
•    Women’s Category: Mariam Sallam — smashing 40 kg!
We’re already looking forward to the next one.  
Stay tuned!

Segovia:
•    Men’s Category: David Vodonenko — with an impressive 150 kg lift!
•    Women’s Category: Alix — smashing 40 kg!
We’re already looking forward to the next one.  
Stay tuned!

Quote Of The Week:

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain

Let’s keep the momentum going — train hard, stay consistent, and remember we’re all in this to get stronger together.
See you at the gym,

The IE Weightlifting Club Team

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