A Portland Barbell Club
United by a passion for Olympic weightlifting and love of strength training. Common Ground shares its commitment to excellence. Nestled in the heart of Southeast Portland, sharing a space with Crossfit Risio. Our facility provides the ideal environment for athletes of all levels to train, grow, and achieve their goals. At Common Ground Weightlifting, our mission is simple engrain the basics, move with intention, and become the best version of you. We are a supportive and inclusive community, each of us inspire one another to push beyond our limits and soar to new heights in the sport of all things heavy.
Olympic Weightlifting
Optimize your potential
Remote Training
Personalized training for your needs
Meet your coach
Hi, my name is Nate. I’m an Olympic Lifting USAW-L2 coach with over 10 years of fitness experience from Bodybuilding, Strength Training, Crossfit and Olympic lifting. My mission is to help others find their best selves through health, movement, and fitness. Whether it’s weight-loss and nutrition, muscle building, or just an overall improved level of health. I’m passionate about guiding my clients on their journeys in reaching their goals. I specialize in Olympic Weightlifting the Snatch, Clean & Jerk. Teaching how to move a barbell more efficiently and effectively for weightlifting. I want to show people the passion and love i have not only Olympic Lifting but for all fitness. Helping you create a healthier life.
My theory of training involves achieving better mobility, engrain the basics, and proper body mechanics first. I am an advocate for move well before moving fast. Not only am I a coach, I’m also a Masters athlete for a competing weightlifting team. Doing local comps all the way toward national comps. When im not at the gym I enjoy ALL the eats, beer, and fancy cocktails Portland has to offer. Come lift with me to and let me be your guide to Health & Fitness.