Adam Johnston
Strongman and Olympic weightlifting coach in Newcastle upon Tyne
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach |
| Based in | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Level 4 Strength and Conditioning coach |
| Practice | Savage Strength Coaching |
Adam Johnston is a strength coach who runs Savage Strength Coaching in Newcastle upon Tyne. He coaches strongman, Olympic weightlifting and strength and conditioning for people from beginner level to pro. He holds a Level 4 strength and conditioning qualification. He works with strongman and strongwoman athletes and other strength trainees. Clients can train with him in person or online. He also offers sports massage, which is uncommon for a strength coach.
What Adam helps with
Adam works on strength and performance for lifters and strength athletes. His coaching covers strongman, Olympic weightlifting and general strength and conditioning.
- Training for strongman competition
- Learning and improving the snatch and clean
- Fixing the split jerk in strongman
- Building general strength from a beginner level
- Strength and conditioning for serious athletes
- Injury prevention and recovery
Who Adam works with
Adam coaches strongman and strongwoman athletes and other strength trainees. His clients range from beginners to pro level. He works with people in Newcastle upon Tyne in person and with clients anywhere online.
How Adam works
Adam offers personalised one to one coaching, with remote coaching for online clients and personal training in person. Athletes who are not sure they need one to one coaching can join subscription programs instead. There are online teams for general strength, Olympic weightlifting and strongman training.
Background and qualifications
Adam Johnston is a Level 4 strength and conditioning coach. He runs Savage Strength Coaching from Newcastle upon Tyne. His coaching covers strongman, Olympic weightlifting and strength and conditioning. He also offers sports massage in Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding area. He is listed in the Strength Register UK strongman coach directory. He has written eBooks on simple strength, on breaking down the snatch and clean, and on fixing the split jerk in strongman.
Adam Johnston pricing
Programs and services
- One to one coaching
- Remote coaching
- Personal training in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sports massage
- Online subscription programs
- Get Big Get Strong online team
Adam Johnston reviews
The CoachVouch take
A Level 4 strength and conditioning coach who covers strongman and Olympic weightlifting and also offers sports massage.
Best for strongman and weightlifting athletes who want personal coaching, online or in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Common questions
How much does Adam Johnston charge?
Coaching with Adam runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Adam Johnston help with?
Adam Johnston helps with training for strongman competition, learning and improving the snatch and clean, fixing the split jerk in strongman and building general strength from a beginner level.
Does Adam Johnston coach online?
Adam is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Adam Johnston certified?
Adam Johnston lists: Level 4 Strength and Conditioning coach.
How do I contact Adam Johnston?
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