Solidarity Complete Fitness

    Olympic Lifting

    Technical coaching in snatch, clean & jerk, and related strength movements from coaches who compete at elite levels.

    Open today until 7:30 PM

    770 Harris St · Parking: Free on-site

    5.0 ★ on Google (47 reviews) · Verified Mar 9, 2026
    Elite Level
    Competing Coaches
    All Levels
    Beginner to Advanced
    Video Analysis
    Every Session
    Proven Results
    Athletic Performance

    Elite Coaching for Explosive Power

    Explosive Power Development
    Build the rapid force production that translates directly to jumping higher, sprinting faster, and dominating your sport.
    Elite-Level Technical Coaching
    Learn from coaches who compete at the highest levels and can teach not just movements but strategy, programming, and mental approach.
    Full-Body Functional Strength
    Develop coordinated strength through every muscle group with movements that improve athleticism and real-world power.
    Personalized Video Analysis
    Receive detailed feedback on your technique through video review, accelerating your learning and preventing bad habits.
    Competitive or Recreational Training
    Whether you want to compete in weightlifting or simply add powerful movements to your training, programs adapt to your goals.
    Community of Serious Lifters
    Train alongside committed athletes who push each other to improve and celebrate technical breakthroughs together.
    Billy Dempsey
    Owner

    Billy Dempsey

    Every single day you step into Solidarity Complete Fitness you will receive professional coaching and a uniform product, no matter what class you attend. Our coaches set the tone for our community each day as they support our athletes in all aspects of their development.

    What People Are Saying

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Coming from a CrossFit background, I thought I knew how to snatch and clean. Three months of Olympic lifting coaching at Solidarity completely transformed my technique and my numbers. My coach's competition experience shows—he catches technical issues I never would have noticed and programs training that actually builds on itself. My lifts went up 30+ pounds and they feel smoother than ever.

    Marcus T.
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I started Olympic lifting with zero barbell experience and was nervous about learning such technical movements. The coaches broke everything down into manageable progressions and never rushed me before I was ready. Six months in, I hit a 135lb snatch—something I never imagined I'd be capable of. The video analysis helps so much, and training with other lifters who are serious about improving keeps me motivated.

    Jessica R.
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    As a track coach, I wanted to learn Olympic lifting to better train my athletes. The coaching at Solidarity gave me not just the technical knowledge but the programming principles and teaching progressions I needed. My vertical jump improved 4 inches and I understand how to apply these movements to athletic development. The coaches' competitive background means they teach from real experience, not just theory.

    David K.
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    5.0 ★ avg rating · Verified Mar 9, 2026

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    Our Location

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    Solidarity Complete Fitness
    770 Harris St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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    PParking: Free on-site
    Hours
    Monday5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
    Tuesday5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
    Wednesday5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
    Thursday5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
    Friday5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
    Saturday8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Sunday11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

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    Open today until 7:30 PM
    770 Harris St, Charlottesville, VA
    Last updated March 16, 2026 · Reviews verified Mar 9, 2026
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