Weightlifting
Olympic SportPopular in TürkiyeStrength SportsStarting weightlifting before the skeleton is sufficiently developed can lead to serious injuries. For this reason, it is strongly advised against before age 14. Türkiye's weightlifting team has an extremely successful Olympic history.
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Strongly advised against for children under 14; build a gymnastics and athletics base first.
Weightlifting Videos
Technique guides and training videos
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How to Deadlift: Detailed Technique
Correct deadlift form, common mistakes and a step-by-step walkthrough
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What Is the Deadlift and How Do You Do It?
A beginner's deadlift guide: why and how to do it
Weightlifting News
National weightlifter Muhammed Furkan Özbek breaks records to become world champion
Turkish weightlifter Muhammed Furkan Özbek became champion in the men's 65 kg category at the World Championships in Norway, setting world records in the snatch, the clean and jerk and the total. It is Türkiye's first world title in weightlifting in 15 years.
National weightlifters won 310 medals in international competitions in 2025
Over the course of 2025, the Turkish national weightlifting team won a total of 310 medals in international competitions. Muhammed Furkan Özbek's world title went down in history as the highlight of the year.
National weightlifters gear up to make their mark at the World Championships
Ahead of the World Weightlifting Championships in Norway, Türkiye's national weightlifters completed strong preparations. Young world champion Muhammed Furkan Özbek is ready for his first major test in the senior category.
Weightlifter Naim Süleymanoğlu's memory lives on as a new generation comes through
The Turkish Weightlifting Federation brought dozens of young weightlifters to the stage at a youth tournament held in memory of the legendary weightlifter Naim Süleymanoğlu. Significant talents stood out among the young athletes.
Weightlifting Schools
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