Our Training Facility
Palm Beach Weightlifting is a training facility dedicated solely to the sport of Olympic Weightlifting.
Located in Lake Park just off of 1-95, we are easily accessible for all of Palm Beach County and are dedicate to helping athletes achieve success with in training the Snatch and Clean and Jerk.
Our gym is air conditioned and has 24 hour access available.
We have a full stack of Rogue Olympic Weightlifting, our equipment is the same equipment used at USA Weightlifting national level competitions (bars that spin and kilogram bumper plates).
We have plenty of squat racks, pulling / jerk blocks, dumbbells and kettlebells for all of your accessory work needs.
USA Weightlifting - Level 2 National Coach Carl Penney
Carl is the Owner and Coach of Palm Beach Weightlifting. Starting his weightlifting coaching journey in 2014, he has been an active participant in the Florida Weightlifting Community ever since. From coaching athletes of all ages to National Championship podiums and international events, to hosting meets, volunteering with local high school Programs. He currently sits on the Florida WSO (Weightlifting State Organization) board of directors.
Credentials
Palm Beach Post Girls Weightlifting Coach of the year runner up 2022
Palm Beach Post Girls Weightlifting Coach of the year 2024
USAW Level - 2 National Coach
Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science
10 week Internship at ETSU Olympic Training Site
NASM CPT
TPI- Level 1
Coach Carl has coached athletes to some of the highest levels of sport in the country.
USA Weightlifting 11 and Under Youth National Championships
2021 Rylan M - 2nd place 55kg
USA Weightlifting 13 and Under Youth National Championships
2024 Rylan M - 2nd place 73kg
USA Weightlifting 15 and Under Youth National Championships
2017 Nico E - 3rd place 77kg
2018 Nico E - 3rd place 85kg
USA Weightlifting 17 and Under Youth National Championships
2023 Anna F - 2nd Place 49kg
2024 Sharlyssa - 2nd Place 81kg
USA Weightlifting Junior National Championships
2020 Donald Palmer 3rd place
2021 Donald Palmer 1st place 2022
USA Weightlifting National University Championships
2018 Cayla A - 2nd place 48kg
2019 Stephanie G - 1st place 87kg
2020 Stephanie G - 1st place 87kg
2021 Donald P - 3rd place 109kg
2022 Stephanie G - 3rd place 87kg+
USA Weightlifting Junior National Championships
2021 Donald P - 1st place 109kg
2021 Ximena C - 2nd place 81kg
USA Weightlifting American Open Series
2019 Katie J - 3rd place 59kg
2019 Stephanie G - 2nd place 87kg
USA Weightlifting U25 National Championships
2021 Donald P -2nd place 109kg
2022 Emily B - 1st place 59kg
USA Weightlifting North American Open Finals
2023 Stephanie G - 3rd pace total 87kg+
USA Weightlifting Senior National Championships
2021 Stephanie G - 3rd place 87kg+
2023 Stephanie G - 3rd pace total 87kg+
FHSAA High School Weightlifting
2021 Ximena C - 1st Place
2022 Ximena C Traditional 1st place
2022 Ximena C - Snatch 1st place
2023 Anna F - Olympic 2nd place
FISU University Games - Mexico
2022 Stephanie G - 2nd place