Ready to break through your
strength plateau?
Stronger than
ever before
From stuck to breaking all-time PRs
in as little as 16 weeks.
I'M ANDY
I have an obsessive personality. I can’t do things by halves - I have to know what’s best, what is optimal, and most effective. So when I first got into strength training, I struggled because there is so much conflicting information out there.
I tried dozens of different training programmes from the internet, both free and paid for, but none seemed to get me the gains I was after. Everyone else seemed to be better able to gain strength and muscle than me.
It was only when I started to qualify as a coach that I found out where the real information was.
How you can find the information you can trust - in the scientific literature.
Since then my own strength and muscle mass have continued to increase, as have my knowledge and experience as a coach!
What I discovered was, when you learn the scientific principles behind strength and muscle gain, not only can you guarantee gains for yourself, you can apply those principles to others as well.
"I HAVE IMPROVED SO MUCH. I'VE AMAZED MYSELF BY HOW MUCH I'VE GAINED."
James - Powerlifter
"I APPRECIATE THE DETAILED RESPONSES I ALWAYS GET "
Liam - BJJ / Mixed Martial Artist
I help Strength Athletes break through plateaus
GET STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE
and hit all-time PRs in at as little as 16 weeks.
My coaching philosophy rests on the three pillars of being:
- CLIENT LED
- EVIDENCE-BASED
- BALANCED
CLIENT LED
A lot of coaches think they’re the most important part of the relationship, they’re the one with all the answers and their clients need to do exactly what they say if they want to succeed.
Anyone they work with who doesn’t get results either “didn’t work hard enough” or “just didn’t want it enough!”.
This kind of “coaching” doesn't do it for me! It needs to be relegated to history. Client-led coaching is the future.
You are the expert about yourself! Everything I do is personalised for you, agreed by you, and made to fit your preferences.
EVIDENCE-BASED
Evidence-based practice doesn’t mean being bound to the scientific research - if there isn’t a study for it then we’re not allowed to do it - no.
What it does mean is a combination of the best scientific evidence available, my knowledge and experience as a coach, and your values and preferences as the client.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP):
BALANCED
I understand that training and nutrition doesn’t happen in a vacuum. We have jobs, families, other hobbies and commitments.
I understand that the hard-line, all or nothing, strict, inflexible approach, has less longevity and leads to worse results in the long run.
That’s why my last coaching pillar is balance. Getting the most optimal results that are achievable for you!
Allowing you to make better progress than you’ve ever seen before, while not giving up anything else you care about in your life.
"I've gone from being very frustrated due to plateauing for many years, to reaching a level of athleticism I never thought I could possibly achieve."
Scott - Rugby Forward
FAQ
Q Do I need to know how to lift weights?
A Yes, you don’t need me if you are just getting started learning to lift weights. Go and learn, practice, do mostly compound lifts and make your initial progress (noobie gains!). I would love for you to come back 3-6 months down the line for coaching. In the meantime, you can follow my Instagram and feel free to ask me any questions you like in my DMs.
Q Is there a minimum commitment?
A I recommend a minimum commitment of 4 months for your benefit. The longer we work together, the more I learn about you, and the better results you will see.
Q How long are training programmes? 6, 8, 12 weeks?
A All training programmes are individualised to the client meaning programme length (more specifically the length of each mesocycle [training cyle]) depends on lots of factors, and also can be manipulated to fit in with holidays, travel, and periods of high stress or workload, for convenience.
Q What equipment do I need? Do I need a gym membership?
A You’ll need access to a standard commercial gym or well equip home gym, as a minimum including a barbell, rack, bench, and lifting platform. Desirable: dumbells, cable machines, alternative bars (EZ bars etc), pullup bars.
Q Do I get a check-in every week?
A Yes, you get an asynchronous check-in every week. You fill in a check-in form. Then I provide feedback to you via a check-in video looking at your progress for the week, any comments or messages you sent, any technique analysis requests, and the feedback you provided on the check-in form.
Q Do I have to track my macros with MyFitnessPal?
A No. There are many options when it comes to achieving goals with your nutrition and tracking is always optional. There are many effective non-tracking approaches that I can teach you, whatever your goal is.
"Despite having 11 years of strength-based training experience, Andy was able to teach me so many valuable lessons."
Scott - Rugby Forward
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