
Private, Strength Focused Training with a Professional Barbell Coach.
One-on-One Personal Training and Semi-Private Small Group Training.All new trainees start with our On-Ramp Session. Two hours, One-on-One. Only $98!
What to Expect. The Hard Sell.
Simple, hard, and effective, but this type of training is not for everyone.
Barbell strength training is hard, it is uncomfortable, and some will find it difficult to stay committed long term. You will likely push yourself harder than you ever have before and you will likely push yourself harder than you ever thought you could.
Much of our training model, especially for new lifters, is inspired by Starting Strength® and the “Novice Linear Progression”. As such, we focus primarily on what we refer to as “the main barbell lifts”, the squat, the deadlift, the press and the bench press. For lifters with an interest in olympic weightlifting and power development we will also use the olympic lifts of the snatch and the clean and their variations.
Most trainees, even those with an athletic background, have never done a focused strength training program. If you are willing to put in the work during training sessions, show up consistently and take your recovery seriously, you will make progress every single session for many, many months, possibly years.
Barbell strength training is for you if you are…
- Anyone interested in being a stronger and generally more useful human.
- A serious athlete in your off-season and need to get stronger in preparation for your upcoming season.
- A recreational athlete interested in improving your golf game, basketball, skiing, cycling, Jiu Jitsu, etc. Literally any serious activity will benefit from the carryover of developing general strength.
- Someone that has never trained before and wants to get in shape.
- Anyone interested in maintaining muscle mass, bone density, joint health and resistance to injury as you age.
Everyone starts with a two hour On-Ramp session.
This one-on-one session is designed to familiarize you with the primary movement patterns required to make the most of barbell training. Most trainees will begin with a program that looks very much like a Starting Strength® linear progression. We will squat, press and deadlift every workout. We will work toward perfecting these movement patterns and incrementally load them in order to develop useful full body strength.
Why Strength?
Because strength makes everything better.
Made popular by Crossfit, the commonly recognized general traits of physical fitness are:
Endurance
Stamina
Strength
Flexibility
Coordination
Agility
Balance
Accuracy
Power
Speed
Of these, strength is the most fundamental, and will significantly contribute to improvement in all of the other aspects of your fitness.
Why Barbells?
Because barbells are the best way to get stronger.
Pricing
Below you will find pricing for our three tiered system of private, strength focused barbell training. All new trainees start with the two hour, one-on-one On-Ramp session. If you need continued one-on-one coaching you will move to our Beginner Barbells sessions. These sessions may last a few weeks or a few months. Once you have developed proficiency with your training you can move into one of our Small Group Training classes.
On-Ramp
Everyone Starts Here- Introduction to strength based barbell training.
- One-on-One session designed to familiarize you with barbell training and the primary barbell movements.
- An introduction to strength focused programming, safety and equipment.
Beginner Barbells
Needs More One-on-One- post apocalypse special! $28 per session for your first month!
- Must have completed the 2hr On-Ramp to begin.
- One-on-One Personal Training for New Lifters.
- 2 or 3 sessions per week.
- Must be purchased in blocks (1 Month Minimum).
- Designed to get the new lifter up to speed and able to join one of our Small Group Classes.
Small Group Training
Ready for Prime Time- Must have completed the 2hr On-Ramp to begin.
- Small Group Personal Training.
- 2 or 3 sessions per week.
- Must be purchased in blocks (1 Month Minimum).
Remote Coaching
Online Supplemental Training- Not offered as a standalone service.
- Designed to provide additional training days to your 2 or 3 days of in-person coaching.
- Managed remotely through software and video.
- Feedback on video within 24 hours of training.
- 1 or 2 sessions per week.
- Must be purchased in blocks (1 Month Minimum).
All new trainees start with our On-Ramp Session. Two hours, One-on-One. Only $98!
Get to know your coach and how we do things differently here at New Level Strength.
On the Shoulders of Giants
Some helpful information from our colleagues.
The roots of my philosophies on strength training and programming are built on the work of the folks at Starting Strength® and, by extension, the comparably fine folks at Barbell Logic®.
Below are a few videos to help you better understand barbell strength training from these perspectives and to get some insight into some of the methods we employ at New Level Strength.
GreySteel
Exceptional information on the role of exercise in healthy aging and the use of the Starting Strength methods with older adults.
Starting Strength
The growing and definitive body of knowledge with respect to the effects of strength training on health by Starting Strength Coaches.
Barbell Logic
A collection of expert coaches who believe effective strength training serves as the foundation of health and high performance in every aspect of life.
Formal Qualifications:
I started training with barbells in 1985, when I was 16 years old. Much of what I have learned about training and fitness has come from a wide range of experiences over the years. A four year enlistment in the United States Marine Corps taught me the importance of staying fit and strong. Also the recreational pursuit of activities, including surfing, rock climbing, trail running, cyclocross racing, mountain biking, road cycling, skiing, snowboarding, olympic weightlifting, bodybuilding, and Crossfit have all taught me valuable lessons about physical fitness, training, recovery, nutrition, and more.
That being said, below are some more “legitimate” accolades from which I have developed the tools to consider myself a Professional Strength Coach.
2019 - Coaching Academy by Barbell Logic
Six month intensive barbell strength coaching education program.
Module 1: Coaching Theory
Module 2: Physiology, Anatomy, Mechanics
Module 3: Practical Coaching
Module 4: Programming
Module 5: Business of Professional Barbell Coaching
2019 - Coaches Camp and Certification Seminar by Barbell Logic
Two days intensive strength coach training. Two twelve hour days of lectures, platform training and evaluation. Covering Coaching Theory, Squat lectures, Press lectures, Deadlift lectures, Bench lectures, and extensive platform training and evaluation for each of these primary barbell movements.
2020 - Functional Anatomy for the Strength Coach - Master Class by Barbell Logic
Twelve week course covering the relevant anatomy of the major muscle groups and joints that are involved in the barbell lifts as they pertain to the coaching toolbox for analyzing and correcting the lifts.
- Anatomy Descriptive Terminology
- Bone Type, Structure, Physiology
- Joint Types and Function
- Muscle Physiology and Anatomy
- Anatomy of the Hip
- Anatomy of the Knee
- Anatomy of the Shank and Ankle
- Anatomy of the Trunk
- Anatomy of the Upper Back and Shoulder
- Anatomy of the Shoulder and Elbow
- Anatomy of the Spine
2020 - 2.0 Coaching Academy by Barbell Logic
Complete overhaul of the original six month intensive barbell strength coaching education program.
Module 1: Coaching Theory
Module 2: Physiology, Anatomy, Mechanics
Module 3: Practical Coaching
Module 4: Programming
Module 5: Business of Professional Barbell Coaching
2021 - Portland Lifting Camp by Barbell Logic
One-Day intensive platform-based instruction for coaches and lifters of all levels.
Location
New Level Strength
Spokane, WA 99202
LOCATED INSIDE CROSSFIT SPOKANE
Training Hours
Monday | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday | By Appointment |
We are currently available for limited training times on limited days.
SATURDAY IS RESERVED FOR ON-RAMP SESSIONS.
Feel free to contact us to discuss the possibility of accommodating your schedule.
Send Us an Email: info@NewLevelStrength.com
Or Text: (208) 717-4528