Coached Olympic weightlifting in Dallas. Snatch and clean & jerk on dedicated platforms, led by USA Weightlifting Level‑2 coaches who have competed at the national and international levels themselves.
Step one for every member: a free 30‑minute consultation and facility tour.
Hunger in the Wild is an official USA Weightlifting Barbell Club in Dallas’ Design District, offering coached Olympic weightlifting classes five days a week led by USAW Level‑2 coaches.
“I have never done oly weightlifting before & the coaches here have gotten me to where I can effectively perform the movements in about a week. When you join you’re not only joining a gym, you’re joining a community! 24/7 access, programming is provided for you, & most importantly knowledgeable and experienced staff!”
“Found a community of great lifters and coaches that have helped me fix issues in my lifts, provide workouts that target both strength and technique, and have helped me qualify for AO2. Check them out if you are in Dallas — if you aren’t local they also work with remote athletes!”
“As a certified strength and conditioning coach and national level weightlifter, if I owned a gym, this is exactly the type of gym I’d want to own. This has everything you need in a performance based facility… The black themed gym gives a certain vibe and energy that’s hardcore and motivating.”
“The level of coaching I’ve received here is second to none. Not only has my technique and skill level improved significantly, but there’s such a focus on form that I’ve done it all while being injured less. Whether you’re a former crossfitter who wants to take your Oly lifts to the next level, or brand new, this is the place to be.”
“Definitely the best place in DFW for Olympic weightlifting… the coaches are knowledgeable and there’s a great vibe in the place, everyone is so nice! Highly recommend.”
“The programming here, both for Olympic lifting and ‘normal’ lifting, is really well thought out and produces great results. I’ve been going here for a little over three years and I’m the strongest I’ve ever been. The trainers are awesome, the vibe is really friendly.”
How do I start Olympic weightlifting in Dallas?
Every member starts with a free consultation and facility tour. Talk with a coach about your goals before choosing how to train.
No sales pitch, no pressure. You’ll see the platforms, meet the people who’ll be coaching you, and leave knowing exactly where you’d start — whether that’s straight into class, the Beginner Ramp‑Up, or one‑on‑one work first.
Most people book a time, come in that week, and are lifting with the group within a few days.
Thirty minutes with a coach. We talk goals, experience and schedule, and you see the facility.
Two simple tiers, no contracts. Every new member gets a free 1‑on‑1 session with a coach to set goals, ask questions, review technique and map out a progress plan. See membership options.
Your coach puts you in the right session, your program lands in the app, and you start progressing from day one.
What’s included in a weightlifting membership at Hunger in the Wild?
Every new member starts with a private session with a coach — on us. Set goals, get your technique reviewed on the snatch, clean and jerk, ask anything, and walk out with a progress plan mapped before your first class.
How is the Olympic weightlifting program structured?
Olympic weightlifting at Hunger in the Wild runs on its own training cycle, separate from our Strength and HYROX programs. Every block has a purpose: positions and technique, then speed under the bar, then heavy singles and back‑off sets.
You won’t be handed a workout and left alone. A coach watches every rep, fixes what’s off, and tells you exactly what to load next. Open to all levels — the standard stays high and the weight scales to you.
Competition‑grade barbells, bumper plates and platforms built for dropping loaded bars — not a corner of a commercial gym. New to the sport? Read our beginner’s guide to Olympic weightlifting in Dallas and our breakdown of weightlifting weight classes.
Your program lives in the HITW training app: a personalized plan delivered to your phone, with progress tracking, session notes, video analysis of your lifts and direct communication with your coach between classes.
Coached every repWho coaches Olympic weightlifting at Hunger in the Wild?
Leads the weightlifting classes. Eight national meets, two medals, and the team’s specialist in breaking the snatch and clean & jerk down and rebuilding them with precision. Especially strong with newer lifters.
Competed nationally and internationally for nearly a decade. University National Champion in the 94 kg class with placings at Senior Nationals and the University World Championships.
Accomplished Olympic weightlifter, licensed massage therapist and certified nutrition coach — the person who makes sure your body can keep up with your training.
When are Olympic weightlifting classes in Dallas?
Members also have 24/7 access to the platforms for open training. See the full gym schedule.
Don’t see your question? Send us a message and a coach will get back to you — usually the same day.
Send us a messageNo experience is required. Classes are open to all levels. If you’ve never touched a barbell, our three‑session 1‑on‑1 Beginner Ramp‑Up (a separate program from membership) teaches the snatch, clean and jerk properly before you join class — we’ll walk you through it at your free consultation. Experienced lifters jump straight in, and your coach scales the load to where you are.
Yes. Both membership tiers include coached weightlifting classes, your personalized program in the app, peaking programs before competitions, competition‑day coaching, a free 1‑on‑1 session when you join, and 24/7 access to the facility. See membership options.
A USAW Barbell Club is a gym officially registered with USA Weightlifting, the sport’s national governing body. Hunger in the Wild is a registered USAW Barbell Club in Dallas: our coaches hold USAW certifications and our lifters can register and compete in sanctioned USAW meets representing the club.
Nothing to start — just training clothes. We supply competition barbells, bumper plates and platforms. Weightlifting shoes help once you’re committed, but they aren’t required to start.
Yes, drop‑ins are available for visiting lifters. If you’re local and considering membership, the free consultation is the better first step — you get a tour and a coach’s read on where you should start.
No, competing is optional. Most of our lifters train for strength, athleticism and the satisfaction of a clean lift. If you do want to compete, peaking programs and competition‑day coaching are included with membership — we’ll get you ready for your first meet and be in your corner on the day.
Yes. Personal training with our weightlifting coaches is available and is built around your goals during your free consultation.
Hunger in the Wild in the Dallas Design District is an official USAW Barbell Club with USAW Level‑2 coaches who have competed at the national level, five coached weightlifting classes a week, dedicated platforms, and a 1‑on‑1 Beginner Ramp‑Up for first‑time lifters. Rated 5.0 on Google by 300+ members.
Weightlifting classes are included in a Hunger in the Wild membership — there are two simple tiers with no contracts. The best first step is a free consultation, where a coach maps out the right option for you. See membership options.
We’re at 1350 Manufacturing St, Suite 204 in the Dallas Design District, minutes from Uptown, Oak Lawn, Downtown and Deep Ellum, with members driving in from across DFW. Members have 24/7 access.
Answers reviewed by Kyle Dosterschill, owner and USAW Level‑2 coach. Updated October 2026.
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