2014 The garage opens Two racks, one heater and six lifters training for their first meet. Four of them still train here.
2016 First home meet We hosted our first sanctioned powerlifting competition. Twelve members totalled personal bests on the day.
2018 The foundry floor We moved into a converted foundry with room for twelve platforms, a turf lane and a dedicated posing room.
2020 Coaching goes online Remote programming and video form reviews kept members progressing when the doors had to close.
2022 Stage prep team Our physique team brought home 9 regional titles and the first national qualifier in club history.
2025 Recovery lounge A cold plunge, sauna and mobility studio opened so members can recover as hard as they train.
Darius Vale Head Strength Coach PowerliftingMeet prepTechnique Darius has coached powerlifters for twelve years and holds a 310 kg competition deadlift. He specialises in technique for the big three, meet preparation and helping beginners lift their fir... Book with Darius
Sara Mehr Bodybuilding & Stage Prep Coach Stage prepPosingHypertrophy A national-level physique competitor, Sara leads our stage prep team. She has guided more than 40 athletes on stage and runs the posing classes in our dedicated posing room. Book with Sara
Kian Rostami Hypertrophy & Nutrition Coach Muscle gainNutritionBody recomposition Kian combines evidence-based hypertrophy programming with practical nutrition coaching. He holds a degree in exercise science and loves helping members build muscle without living on chicken... Book with Kian
Nadia Brooks Conditioning & Mobility Coach ConditioningMobilityInjury return Nadia runs our conditioning and mobility programs. A former competitive rower, she builds engines, fixes stiff hips and makes sure members can still move well at eighty. Book with Nadia
“ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “I walked in unable to do a single push-up. Three years later I deadlifted 150 kg at my first meet with half the club cheering. The coaching here is the real deal.”
“ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Sara took me from never having posed to placing second in my first physique show. Every check-in was honest, detailed and kept me sane through peak week.”
“ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “The floor is perfect for heavy training: real platforms, calibrated plates and nobody curling in the squat rack. I added 60 kg to my total in a year.”