CrossFit Twente is a box on the G.J. van Heekstraat in Enschede. Most people come for the CrossFit classes, but there's also a separate powerlifting programme. It's all about raw strength in the three lifts that matter: squat, bench and deadlift.
The classes run in ten-week cycles. Each cycle focuses on one of the three lifts, and the coaches build up the weight until you hit your absolute max at the end. You don't need any experience to join. The coaches adapt the technique to your build and your level, so a first squat is just as welcome as chasing a new PR.
The site lists Vincent and Akad as CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and powerlifting coach. Kit-wise you've got power racks, rubber and steel plates and specialty bars such as a safety squat bar and trap bar. There are also sleds, heavy sandbags and other strongman gear, handy for your accessory work.
Want a taste first? You can book a trial class through the site, and there's a drop-in option for single classes. The timetable is online. For anyone who fancies weightlifting too: the box organises Trekk'n & Stoot'n, an unofficial weightlifting competition that's also open to non-members.
Upcoming competitions in the Netherlands
- Beginner Meet Atlas 2026: 14 November 2026, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Lichtstad Cup 2026: 28 November 2026, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
- Sectievergadering KNKF – Sectie Powerlifting 2026: 12 December 2026, Son en Breugel, the Netherlands
All competitions are in the competition calendar.