Want to take your squat, bench press or deadlift to the next level?
Then this workshop is just right for you! Plateaus can be frustrating – you will learn whether and how you can overcome them with targeted technique work.
The aim of the workshop is to analyse and optimise your execution so that you become stronger more efficiently and without injury. Whether you are a team athlete, strength athlete or ambitious trainee – you are guaranteed to take away valuable tips for your training. With the right technique, new personal bests are only a matter of time!

Contents of the workshops

• Basic understanding of technique
• Biomechanics of basic exercises
• Targeted and context-specific learning & improvement of execution
• Safe ‘spotting’

About the Coach

Octavian has gained a wealth of experience in competitive sports, from martial arts to American football and rugby to his current focus on powerlifting. He also coaches and trains athletes of all levels in strength and athletic training. With his evidence-based approach as a sports scientist and practical background in competitive sports, he will provide you with lasting support in achieving your goals during the workshop!
 
 Details & booking

Olympic weightlifting is a maximum strength sport that requires explosive power. This makes it ideal for transferring to many other sports – from all disciplines of athletics to ball sports. The workshop is aimed at all sports enthusiasts – beginners and advanced/competitive athletes are welcome. 
 

Content of the Workshop

The focus is on the basics of the snatch and clean & jerk. After a short theory section, we will (initially) move straight on to the practical part with an empty barbell.
 

Structure of the workshop

The workshop consists of two sessions (Saturday & Sunday).
 

About the Coach

Sebastian is a DOSB C-level competitive weightlifting coach. He would like to share his knowledge from years of experience as an athlete and coach with you so that you too can get started in Olympic weightlifting.

 
  Details & booking

It's not for nothing that the snatch and clean & jerk are considered the supreme disciplines among strength sports. These movements require maximum technique, maximum strength, speed and flexibility. Whether you're a CrossFitter, strength athlete or complete beginner, here you'll learn valuable knowledge and practical tips that will help you get started in Olympic weightlifting or improve your existing technique.

About the Coach

Isabelle is a CrossFit Level 2 Coach & DOSB B-Licence Trainer in competitive weightlifting. In 2018, she began her athletic career in Olympic weightlifting with her club team in league competitions. As an individual athlete, her greatest successes include the title of Baden-Württemberg Champion (-58kg) in 2018 and participation in the German Championships in 2019. Isabelle brings valuable experience to the table, meeting you at your individual level and guiding you through the process with enjoyment, because technique is the key to success here!
 
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Level 1: Learning the Handstand

If you want to learn the handstand, this workshop is exactly right for you. In the Level 1 workshop, you will receive clear step-by-step guidance, effective tips for body control and balance, as well as individually tailored exercises to help you progress safely.

Workshop Content

• Fundamentals of anatomy and biomechanics – explained in a clear and practical way
• Effective warm-up and preparatory exercises
• Learning a clean and stable handstand technique
• Progressions and regressions – tailored to your current level
• Identifying and correcting common mistakes
• Focus on safety and sustainable development

Level 2: Freestanding Handstand

If you can already hold a handstand safely against the wall and want to take the next step, this Level 2 workshop is perfect for you. Here, you will learn how to safely move away from the wall and balance freely in space – with greater precision, control, and confidence.

Workshop Content

• Refining your technique for a stable freestanding handstand
• Exercises for a controlled transition from the wall to a free handstand
• Training balance, body tension, and alignment
• Effective drill exercises for greater control in free space
• Strategies for safe catching and rebalancing
• Analysis and correction of individual mistakes
• Focus on safety and sustainable progress

About the Coaches

Kai, Lynn and Magnus are our specialists in bodyweight training. With their many years of experience, they aim to help you take your handstand training to the next level.

  Details & booking

Do you think handstands, pull-ups or push-ups are only for pros? If so, we want to show you that calisthenics can be done by anyone - regardless of your fitness level. Our Calisthenics Basics - Workshop is aimed at anyone who is interested in bodyweight training but doesn't know how or where to start. 

Contents of the class

• Basics of the most important bodyweight exercises for calisthenics
  • Pull-up
  • Dips
  • Push-up
  • Inverted Row
• Effective mobility exercises for more flexibility
• Targeted progressions and regressions so that every exercise is feasible for you
• Avoid typical mistakes - focus on safety and correct execution
   

About the coach

Stronger, more athletic, more flexible! Discover the perfect combination of strength and flexibility in our Calisthenics x Mobility - Workshop! This workshop is aimed at all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes who want to take their physical abilities to the next level!

Experience how calisthenics and mobility go hand in hand to create a holistic training program. By integrating both elements, you will not only become stronger, but also more agile, more resilient and improve your body control.
 

Contents of the workshop

• Basic anatomical and biomechanical knowledge
• Introduction to calisthenics:
  • Learn the basics of this training method (which works exclusively with your own body weight), as well as progression levels for each level
• Mobility training:
  • Increase your mobility and reduce the risk of injury through targeted mobility exercises
  • Mobility exercises for health and athleticism
• Learn the correct technique for various bodyweight exercises
• Recognize and eliminate typical sources of error
   

Structure of the workshop

• The workshop consists of two sessions (Saturday and Sunday) instead.
   

About the coaches

Details & booking

Want to finally master the muscle-up? Then this workshop is just right for you! We'll show you step by step how to build the strength, technique and flexibility you need for this calisthenics classic. 
 

Content of the Workshop
 

• Basics: performing pull-ups and dips correctly
• Exercises for explosiveness in pulling and pushing
• Learning the transition: how to move from the pulling to the pushing phase
• Progressions: band support, negative reps, etc.
• Mobility & stability to prevent injuries
• Avoiding common mistake
   

About the trainer

Magnus has many years of experience in training with his own body weight and knows exactly what challenges beginners face. With his motivating style, he will help you achieve your goals, become stronger and more flexible, and find your way into the world of calisthenics.

Details & booking

In this workshops we will work on various partner acrobatics figures on the floor. Everyone can train according to their level/skills.

Contents of the workshops

• Warm-up
• Strength and mobility part
• Learning acrobatic partner exercises
• The basics of partner acrobatics
   

About the coaches

Marshell and Jana have been a well-rehearsed acrobatic duo for several years. They would like to share their expertise and passion with you.

Important information

You can only register in pairs. Whether romantic, platonic, same-sex or not - everyone is welcome! If you are looking for a partner, you are welcome to use the university sports partner exchange.
 
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Are you active in sport and wondering whether you can get even more out of your performance and health with the right nutrition? Our nutrition workshop for athletes provides you with answers to these and other questions about nutrition in sport.

Contents of the workshop

• Special nutritional requirements in sport
• Macronutrients and their role in sport
• Energy supply systems in the muscles
• Nutrition in endurance sports
• Nutrition in strength sports
• Nutritional supplements and their role in amateur sports

About the speaker