At Strength Sports Gym, coaching powerlifting is what we do best.
With nearly 10 years experience in taking lifters from the gym to the competition platform, head powerlifting coach Nick Dorn is well equipped to guide you on your journey into powerlifting.

Whether you are looking to compete in powerlifting or not, our coaching and programming can be utilised by anyone who wants to increase their squat, bench & deadlift.
It doesnt matter if you are a beginner or an experienced lifter, you will be given the same high level of service to help you reach your goals.

Our powerlifting coaching services can be utilised both in person and via our Online Coaching.
To start taking your lifts to the next level we recommend scheduling a coaching session at the following link.

Strength Sports Gym Has Produced 12 Australian Representatives

Will Phillips

93kg Australian Total Record Holder 2016-Present
6 National Records
1st – 2017 Open National Champion
2nd – 2018 Open Nationals
2nd – 2019 Open Nationals
6th – IPF World Champs 2016
2nd – 2016 Open Nationals
2nd – 2015 Open Nationals
Best Total: 794kg @97.2kg

Before SSG: 210kg Squat, 180kg Bench, 300kg Deadlift
Best Lifts: 272kg Squat, 202kg Bench, 320kg Deadlift

Paige White

3 IPF World Records
9 Commonwealth Records
10 Oceania Records
20+ National Records
2017/2018 National Deadlift Record Holder
2015 Commonwealth Champion
2014 Asia & Oceania Champion
2014 Sub Junior National Champion
Best Total: 453kg @84+

Before SSG: 102.5kg Squat, 52.5kg Bench, 152.5kg Deadlift
Best Lifts: 160kg Squat, 85kg Bench, 213kg Deadlift

SSG Lifters Have Set 130+ National Records

Emma McRae

17 National Records
3 Oceania Records
1st – Asia/Oceania Champs 2016
3rd – IPF World Champs 2016
3rd – Commonwealth Champs 2015
2015 Junior National Champion
#1 52kg Junior 2015/2016
#3 57kg Open 2017
Best Total: 387.5kg @ 55kg

Before SSG: 100kg Squat, 62.5kg Bench, 110kg Deadlift
Best Lifts: 137.5kg Squat, 80kg Bench, 172.5kg Deadlift

Lynda Whitehead

16 National Records
1st – Asia/Oceania Champs 2016
4th – IPF World Champs 2016
2015 Masters National Champion
Best Total: 373.5kg @79kg 2016

Before SSG: 95kg Squat, 60kg Bench, 130kg Deadlift
Best Lifts: 135kg Squat, 82.5kg Bench, 170kg Deadlift

SSG Has Produced 8 National Champions

James Crackett

#1 105kg Sub-Junior in Australia 2016
2nd – IPF World Champs 2016
2 National Records
Best Total: 642.5kg @103.9

Before SSG: 212.5kg Squat, 157.5kg Bench, 215kg Deadlift
Best Lifts: 275kg Squat, 210kg Bench, 290kg Deadlift

Chyna Howlett

11 National Records
2 Oceania Records
1 Commonwealth Record
#1 52kg Junior in Australia 2013/2014
2nd – 2013 Commonwealth & Oceania Championships

Before SSG: 50kg Squat, 37.5kg Bench, 70kg Deadlift
Best Lifts: 102.5kg Squat, 62.5kg Bench, 110kg Deadlift

Kristin Perissinotto

#1 72kg Junior in Australia (2016)
72kg Junior National Bench Record
Best Total: 400kg @73

Before SSG: 80kg Squat, 67.5kg Bench, 127.5kg Deadlift
Best Lifts: 130kg Squat, 102.5kg Bench, 180kg Deadlift

Jory Ladewig

3 National Records
#1 Ranked 105kg Junior in Australia 2015
2015 Junior National Champion
Best Total: 706kg @ 100kg 2015

Before SSG: 215kg Squat, 130kg Bench, 280kg Deadlift
Best Lifts: 256kg Squat, 172.5kg Bench, 342kg Deadlift

Maddy Harp

4 National Records
2015 Junior National Champion
2nd – 2014 Oceania Championships
2nd – 2014 Junior Nationals

Natasha Day

3rd – 2015 Open Nationals
3rd – 2014 Open Nationals
7th – 2016 IPF World Champs

Before SSG: 77.5kg Squat, 47.5kg Bench, 102.5kg Deadlift
Best Lifts: 117.5kg Squat, 60kg Bench, 150kg Deadlift

Ben Richards

2015 Junior National Champion
Best Total: 705kg @ 117kg 2016

Before SSG: 190kg Squat, 110kg Bench, 280kg Deadlift
Best Lifts: 237.5kg Squat, 155kg Bench, 330kg Deadlift

Andrew Whittle

Masters 2 Total National Record Holder
Best Total: 558kg @ 89kg 2019

Best Lifts: 195kg Squat, 130kg Bench, 260kg Deadlift