Emmy Vargas x PNW WSO
A weightlifting seminar you won’t want to miss.
Exciting NEWS for our PNW WSO community! SUNDAY August 3rd 2025
In the spirit of growing our sport in positive ways, diversifying our community and creating accessible learning opportunities for all – we are proud to announce that none other than Emmy Vargas of Barbarian Barbell will be leading a one day weightlifting seminar Sunday August 3rd 2025 hosted by CrossFit Wilsonville in Wilsonville, Oregon.
A little bit about Emmy:
She is amongst a handful of female international elite level weightlifting coaches in the U.S. She began weightlifting in 1996, becoming a Team USA Weightlifting athlete for 10 years at the Olympic Training Center, retiring in 2008. Her athletic highlights include being a 3-time Olympic Team Trials participant, Pan Am Games Silver Medalist, and World Championship Team Member.
As a weightlifting coach, she has qualified athletes for National competitions where they have placed in the Top 3 in their respective weigh classes, in addition to qualifying athletes for international competitions and teams.
She is currently the head coach at Barbarian Barbell located in Van Nuys, CA and is one of a handful of instructors that is qualified to teach USAW level 2 certifications.
What the seminar will include:
Snatch technique
Olympic Training Center resident athlete life/training
Coaching experience as an athlete and coach
Clean technique
Lunch (will be provided)
Programming
How to create a fun and supportive, but competitive environment
Psychological approach to enhance performance
Jerk technique
Q&A
When and where:
Sunday August 3rd
8-5pm approximately
CrossFit Wilsonville
25589 SW Canyon Creek Rd STE 100, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Cost: $99 per person (In an effort to make this experience as accessible to all, the PNW WSO has committed to subsidizing the cost.)
NOTE: Open to all. USAW membership NOT required but you will need to create a free account.
Questions? Please email us.