Level: Beginner New to the world of weightlifting? Discover the art of the clean & jerk and the snatch in this workshop designed just for beginners. Olympic Weightlifting develops body awareness, increases muscular coordination, and increases muscle fiber diameter when done correctly, with proper training and safety precautions. It is imperative that Olympic Weightlifters have good joint mobility and strong experience with core lifts such as the front squat, overhead squat, deadlift, and push press.