Jack Bissett
Starting Strength barbell coach in Cardiff, in person and online
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Based in | Cardiff, United Kingdom |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Starting Strength Coach (SSC) |
| Practice | Cast Iron Strength |
Jack Bissett is a Starting Strength coach in Cardiff who teaches barbell strength training. He coaches in person and online. He has over a decade of experience with clients from elderly beginners to competitive athletes. He works only with barbell training. He coaches technique on every major lift and writes programmes around each client's goals and experience. He also runs a site with articles, videos and podcasts on strength training.
What Jack helps with
Jack helps people get stronger through barbell training. He works with new lifters and with competitive athletes.
- Getting significantly stronger
- Learning correct technique on the major barbell lifts
- Building muscle and improving body composition
- Improving athletic performance
- Building bone density and connective tissue resilience
- Slowing age-related muscle and bone loss
- Starting strength training as a complete beginner
- Strongman and strongwoman training
Who Jack works with
Jack coaches a wide range of people, from elderly beginners to competitive athletes. His listing also names strongman and strongwoman athletes and general strength trainees.
How Jack works
Jack uses barbell strength training only, following the Starting Strength method. He coaches technique on every major lift, whether in person or online. He writes the programme around each client's goals and experience. He keeps adjusting the training so progress stays safe and steady. The aim is to double a client's strength over the next year. Clients can start with a free trial. Ongoing coaching runs on a rolling monthly payment with no contracts or minimum terms.
Background and qualifications
Jack Bissett is a qualified Starting Strength coach based in Cardiff. He has over a decade of experience training and coaching people of many backgrounds, from elderly beginners to competitive athletes. He draws on his own education and his competitive experience. He runs Cast Iron Strength, which publishes articles, videos and podcasts on strength training. He is also listed in the Strength Register UK strongman coach directory.
Jack Bissett pricing
Programs and services
- In-person barbell coaching
- Online barbell coaching
- Free trial session
- Rolling monthly coaching with no contract
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The CoachVouch take
Jack coaches only barbell strength training and refers clients elsewhere if he is not the right fit.
Best for beginners and athletes who want to double their strength with barbell training.
Common questions
How much does Jack Bissett charge?
Coaching with Jack runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Jack from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jack Bissett help with?
Jack Bissett helps with getting significantly stronger, learning correct technique on the major barbell lifts, building muscle and improving body composition and improving athletic performance.
Does Jack Bissett coach online?
Jack is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Jack Bissett certified?
Jack Bissett lists: Starting Strength Coach (SSC).
Is there a contract for coaching with Jack Bissett?
No. Coaching runs on a rolling monthly payment with no contracts, fixed terms or minimum commitments. New clients can start with a free trial.
How do I contact Jack Bissett?
Send Jack a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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