UNRACK × Vesoma: Weightlifting for Sports Performance Workshop at PDCSE

We teamed up with Vesoma to deliver a two‑day deep dive into weightlifting derivatives and progressions at the Padukone–Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence (PDCSE). Coaches, physios, athletes and PTs smashed through technical models, tested drills on a brand‑new UNRACK platform installed and left with a 6‑week follow‑up plan via WhatsApp.

Why This Workshop? 🏋🏽

Weightlifting isn’t just about chasing PRs—it’s a proven way to develop force, timing and speed across almost every field‑sport discipline. Our mission was simple:

• Break down Olympic‑lift derivatives so practitioners can programme them with confidence.

• Provide hands‑on coaching using equipment purpose‑built for explosive lifts.

• Create an ongoing learning community that bridges the gap between the classroom and the training floor.

Check out the highlights from the workshop!

Who Was in the Room? 👥

• Strength & Conditioning coaches

• Physiotherapists

• Competitive and recreational athletes

• Personal trainers hungry for new tools

The energy was off the charts thanks to their questions, demos and open‑minded experimentation.

Key Learning Blocks 📚

1. Technical Model Breakdown — snatch, clean and jerk mechanics simplified.

2. Derivative Progressions — pulls, power variations and elevated starts to target specific athletic qualities.

3. Programming Principles — load, volume and velocity guidelines for field‑sport transfer.

4. Practical Lab — live coaching, immediate cueing and real‑time feedback on the fresh UNRACK platform.

The Equipment Edge 🔧

Great technique deserves great kit. We showcased:

• UNRACK competition bars & bumper plates - ideal spin and safe to drop!

• Custom‑installed lifting platform at Vesoma’s gym—engineered for optimal force absorption and athlete safety.

Continuing the Conversation 💬

Learning doesn’t end when the clock stops. Everyone joined a 6‑week WhatsApp community where we’ll:

• Share session templates and video breakdowns.

• Troubleshoot athlete‑specific issues.

• Collect feedback for a potential Level 2 workshop.

Special thanks to Ravi Kumar, MPT‑MSS, CSCS for spearheading the partnership and making the logistics seamless.

Want In on the Next One? ✉️

• Reach out to us - this helps us speed up planning of the next one!

• Follow @unrack.fit and @vesoma_cse on Instagram for behind‑the‑scenes clips.

• Need a platform upgrade? Message us and we’ll spec the perfect setup.