Weightlifting is one of the original modern Olympic events, dating back to 1896. In 2000, women’s weightlifting was added as an Olympic event. Today the popularity of weightlifting is enjoyed by millions of women around the world. For some it is purely the benefits of weightlifting as part of their ongoing fitness and health. While others take it further to the competitive side and work towards Olympic gold.
Videographer Sean Scally’s documentary takes a look at the ins and outs, ups and downs, and the psychology of being a woman in the weightlifting community.