Get stronger, move better and stay injury-free, with a coach who's done it for 13 years.
Strength and conditioning and Olympic weightlifting coaching for athletes, lifters and people rebuilding after injury. In person at Gain Forth Barbell Club, Belfast, or fully individualised online, worldwide.
- MSc Sport & Exercise Science
- Head Coach, Gain Forth Weightlifting Club
- 13+ years on the gym floor
- British Weightlifting & Weightlifting Ireland coach
Coaching for people who are serious about getting better
From first-time lifters to professional athletes, every client gets a plan built around their goals, their sport and their body, delivered in a welcoming but results-driven way.
Competitive lifters
Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting programming, technique coaching and meet preparation.
Team-sport athletes
Strength, power and conditioning for GAA, rugby, football and other field sports, novice to pro.
Returning from injury
Structured rebuilding of strength and movement after surgery or long-term pain, working alongside your medical team.
Coaches and gym owners
Programming mentorship and business development for qualified coaches who want to grow.
Three ways to work with Chris
Every option starts with a short application and a call, so you get the right fit before you commit to anything.
Strength Coach Performance
Coached sessions at Gain Forth
Hands-on strength and conditioning and Olympic weightlifting coaching, with your programme in the app between sessions.
- One coached session a week at Gain Forth Barbell Club (4 per month)
- Individual programming delivered through the app
- Technique coaching on the platform, in person
- Limited places; availability confirmed on application
Strength Coach Online
Fully individualised online coaching
Your own programme, built for your goals and equipment, with Chris checking in every week. Accessible worldwide.
- Individualised programming in the training app
- Weekly check-ins and video form checks
- Direct messaging with Chris
- Train anywhere, any time zone
Strength Coach Consultancy
Mentoring for coaches and gym owners
Business development and coaching mentorship for qualified coaches who want to build a better service and a better business.
- Programming and coaching-system mentorship
- Business development: offers, pricing, client flow
- One-to-one, online or in person
- For qualified coaches and gym owners
Not sure which suits you? Apply anyway and say so; Chris will point you to the right option on the call.
How it works
Apply
Two minutes. Tell Chris your goals, training history and which option you're interested in.
Have a call
A short video call to check fit, answer your questions and agree the plan and the investment.
Start training
Your programme lands in the app and you get to work, with Chris in your corner every week.
Thirteen years on the gym floor, not behind a desk
Chris is an independent strength and conditioning coach and Head Coach of the Gain Forth Weightlifting Club in Belfast. He has spent over 13 years coaching on the gym floor: novice lifters, club and county athletes, professionals, and people rebuilding after serious injury.
His approach is simple: understand how your body moves, build the plan around that, and coach the detail. Clients describe him as professional, adaptable and, in their words, good craic along the way.
Academic
- MSc Sport & Exercise Science
- BSc Strength & Conditioning Science
- Level 5 HND Sport & Exercise Science
Coaching
- Level 2 British Weightlifting Coach
- Level 1 Weightlifting Ireland Coach
- Level 2 Powerlifting Coach
- Level 3 Personal Training
- Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Health & safety
- Level 2 Mental Health First Aid & Awareness
- Certified Emergency First Aider
Real people, real results
First class knowledge, experience, adaptability and professionalism. I started going to Chris for specialist guidance on my recovery from spinal surgery. For years I had been to countless physiotherapists, doctors, personal trainers and even acupuncturists with limited success. After our initial discussion, Chris drew up a training plan and timeline for my rehabilitation and we got to work. He was able to accurately identify the problems I was having from the outset.
Literally by the end of our first training session I had gained mobility I had not experienced for years. Chris has an understanding of body mechanics I have not seen before, and he has used it to get me to a point I'd not considered possible half a year ago. If you're looking for a professional, hard-working and dedicated trainer who can genuinely achieve incredible results, I can't recommend him highly enough.
As a coach and strength athlete myself, I came to Chris to hold myself accountable to my programme and get an outside perspective on my technique. He has been a great coach and a lot of fun to be trained by. He has helped my training and focus on so many levels. I can't wait to have a long coaching and athlete relationship with him.
As a physio and strength and conditioning coach myself, I came to Chris for accountability and programming to compete in powerlifting, and to learn along the way. I've now been working with him for nearly two years. In that time I've put on a decent bit of muscle and my strength has massively improved, all while staying injury-free. Chris listens to my input and pieces together consistently great programming.
His in-person feedback often spots things I'd have missed. Even if you're a coach, or know how to train, and are serious about being the best and strongest version of yourself, Chris will take you to the next level, and is (sometimes) good craic along the way.
Coaching in action
Tell Chris about your goals
One short application covers all three options. Chris reads every one himself and replies within two working days to arrange a call. Already know what you want? Book the call straight away.
- Takes about two minutes
- No commitment, no payment details
- Pricing and availability confirmed on the call
Gain Forth Barbell Club, Belfast
Unit 38, Argyle Business Centre
North Howard Street, Belfast BT13 2AU
In-person coaching runs here. Online and consultancy clients work with Chris over Google Meet from anywhere.