Olympic and Powerlifting
It Never Gets Easier, You Just Get Stronger
Auburn University Recreation and Wellness is excited to provide Olympic lifting and powerlifting in our state-of-the-art facility— The Den.
The entrance is located on the lower level of The Recreation and Wellness Center, behind the climbing wall.
This facility comes complete with eight Olympic lifting platforms, full racks, specialty barbells, bumper plates, chalk, jerk table, and more. Eight racks are open for any member to utilize. No reservations. No pass required.
The Den
Check out the Olympic/Powerlifting space on lower level. No pass required. Orientation and test-out are only required for members using special competition equipment.
Open during regular
Rec/Wellness hours.
All 8 racks available
for general use.
Use of Competition Equipment
Most equipment in The Den can be utilized immediately. For members who wish to use competition equipment, an orientation and test-out is required.
Instructions for members who wish to utilize specialty competition equipment.
1. ORIENTATION
Email OPL to schedule an orientation time. Orientations take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Orientation must be completed before utilizing specialty equipment.
2. TEST OUT
Test-out can be completed immediately following the orientation or at a later date. After successfully completing your evaluation/test-out, you will then be eligible to use specialty, competitition-only equipment.