Weightlifting at Synapse
Barbarian Barbell at Synapse Strength and Conditioning in Tarzana
The Barbarian Barbell Club is run by Emmy Vargas, a world-class weightlifting coach and former USA National Team member. Emmy competed at an international level for a decade, representing the United States at such prestigious competitions such as the Pan American Games (at which she was a silver medalist) and the World Championships. For the majority of her career, she was coached by Bob Takano, who is one of the most (if not THE most) respected, knowledgeable, and decorated coaches in USA Weightlifting. Emmy was an outstanding lifter, and is using her huge breadth of knowledge to contribute to the Synapse community.
Emmy offers a weightlifting class for individuals interested in improving their technique. This is a class dedicated to weightlifting only (NO CrossFit) and goes in depth on the snatch, clean and jerk, and supplemental lifts (squats, presses, pulls, etc). This class meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5PM and 6:15PM. The class costs $150/month.
Emmy's Weightlifting Club, the Barbarian Barbell Club is for serious weightlifters with an interest in competing. These individuals have a complete focus on weightlifting only, and train 4-5 days a week. Entrance into the Club must be approved by Emmy.
Synapse Barbell Training
Students can participate in Synapse's weightlifting program, crafted by owners Jimmy and Allison to encourage growth in the Olympic lifts for CrossFit students. Programming is provided 5 days a week and can be done during class time and open gym time. There are not designated class times for barbell training so that students can fit in extra strength training into their busy schedules. Barbell training can be done in addition to or instead of the regular CrossFit programming.
Barbarian Barbell at Synapse Strength and Conditioning in Tarzana
The Barbarian Barbell Club is run by Emmy Vargas, a world-class weightlifting coach and former USA National Team member. Emmy competed at an international level for a decade, representing the United States at such prestigious competitions such as the Pan American Games (at which she was a silver medalist) and the World Championships. For the majority of her career, she was coached by Bob Takano, who is one of the most (if not THE most) respected, knowledgeable, and decorated coaches in USA Weightlifting. Emmy was an outstanding lifter, and is using her huge breadth of knowledge to contribute to the Synapse community.
Emmy offers a weightlifting class for individuals interested in improving their technique. This is a class dedicated to weightlifting only (NO CrossFit) and goes in depth on the snatch, clean and jerk, and supplemental lifts (squats, presses, pulls, etc). This class meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5PM and 6:15PM. The class costs $150/month.
Emmy's Weightlifting Club, the Barbarian Barbell Club is for serious weightlifters with an interest in competing. These individuals have a complete focus on weightlifting only, and train 4-5 days a week. Entrance into the Club must be approved by Emmy.
Synapse Barbell Training
Students can participate in Synapse's weightlifting program, crafted by owners Jimmy and Allison to encourage growth in the Olympic lifts for CrossFit students. Programming is provided 5 days a week and can be done during class time and open gym time. There are not designated class times for barbell training so that students can fit in extra strength training into their busy schedules. Barbell training can be done in addition to or instead of the regular CrossFit programming.