THE GYM
Detroit Weightlifting is an Olympic Weightlifting training hall built by lifters, for lifters. It is also home to The Detroit Weightlifting Club, the only club recognized by USA Weightlifting in the City.
THE TEAM
JUSTIN SNOWDEN, JD
FOUNDER, GENERAL MANAGER, COACH
Justin manages Detroit Weightlifting’s operations, finances, and legal affairs. With over ten years of weightlifting experience and a USAW Level 1 Coach’s certification, he is also qualified to offer athletes technical guidance as a lifter and coach.
CRYSTAL WRUBEL, DC, PPSC
CO-FOUNDER, HEAD COACH
Crystal manages both the creative aspects and coaching at DWC. With ten years of experience in weightlifting, she has multiple podium placements locally and nationally and holds a state record. Her coaching approach combines her deep understanding of anatomy to provide a well-rounded experience.
THE WHY
In our time as weightlifters, we’ve seen countless friends and teammates leave weightlifting due to a lack of support post-injury, a gym culture where they didn't feel welcomed, or not having access to a training hall - either because of distance or expense.
Detroit Weightlifting is our attempt to create a training hall that doesn't have the issues that turn people away from the sport. We've both been lifting for more than 10 years...and we both still love it.
We're look forward to having a safe, welcoming, accessible third-space (in Detroit, finally) where like-minded lifters can join us to train.
-Justin and Crystal