West Coast Barbell Club

After my second total knee replacement surgery my physio had advised me to undertake some strength exercises. I sought help from Ben at West Coast Barbell Club some 9 months after the surgery and was encouraged to try out light squats, bench pressing and deadlifting for a start.I never thought I could do squats and deadlifts at my advanced age especially after TKR. However, under Ben's guidance I was able to and since then I feel my overall health and mobility has improved considerably.The twice a week cardio exercise on the freeform cardio air bike at the gym prescribed by Ben has also helped me with my body weight.I highly recommend anyone who has not done squats, deadlifting and bench pressing to try out at West Coast Barbell Club.I like to thank Ben and fellow members for their encouragement.

Cannot recommend WCBC enough, regardless of your goals.The group is fantastic ranging from those wanting to lift as much as possible, get that 'hot for yacht' summer bod, or just work towards a better quality of life in general!Personally I have managed to add around 150kg's to my Powerlifting total in just over a year and have been guided through each part of the process by Ben; even on comp day!Great people, great place and a great alternative to a 'standard' gym!

Three weeks in and I feel like I’m being spoiled. What a great community! Great strength and size gain. West Coast Barbell Club doesn’t feel like a conventional gym where you just go in and lift weights. This is a community where members, and coach Ben are genuinely care about each other. Thanks to all the members and Ben, lifting weights there are not intimidating at all, they make lifting accessible to everyone, just like a warm cafe, but with extensive knowledge about powerlifting. Best club in southern hemisphere, if not the best in the world.

I first started training power lifting on recommendations from physios and Chiro’s for lower back pain. Benno came highly recommend from friends in the power lifting community.I have since trained at West Coast Barbell Club! Benno has been fantastic and I couldn’t sing his praises high enough.After 6 months of programming with Benno my back has never felt better! He not only has extensive knowledge and experience in powerlifting, he also has the knowledge and common sense to factor in clients with existing injuries.The atmosphere of the gym is also very welcoming and it feels like you are part of the team every session.If you are looking to start powerlifting for strength, rehab or pre-hab…go to West Coast Barbell, it has enhanced the quality of my life dramatically!

I spent a few months training at West Coast Barbell Club during an extended trip to Perth. As an expat, I’ve trained at many gyms overseas and none have come close to this little gem. Ben is professional, approachable and seriously knowledgeable about strength training and has managed to create an environment that is unpretentious and non-intimidating. The facilities and equipment are awesome and all of its members have been welcoming and encouraging. The group training program is a brilliant concept - you get the benefit of Ben’s stellar coaching and programming in a small, sociable group environment. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!

An outstanding establishment that truly excels in its field! I've had the privilege of being a member for six months, and without a doubt, each and every session at this gym has been an absolute delight. I am immensely grateful to the coach, whose unwavering dedication and expertise have consistently transformed every workout into an immensely enjoyable experience. My heartfelt thanks go out to the coach for making my fitness journey truly exceptional.

If only I could give 10 stars!I am a 56 year old guy and had major surgery on my spinal cord 2 years ago. Thankfully the surgery was a great success and it saved me from being wheelchair bound for the rest of my life. However I was told that from then on I had to take it easy and that exercise would be walking the dog at best.I got referred to Ben at Westcoast Barbell 2 months after my surgery. I went to my first session with little expectation as I could barely move or bend down without a lot of difficulty. However, 12 months later I was deadlifting 120KG and competing in my first amateur strength comp and I am now the strongest I have ever been !!Ben is an intellect and a specialist. He listened and researched my situation carefully and in detail and used all of his experience in rehabilitation and strength training to develop a programme specific to me … and the results speak for themselves.I am so fortunate to have been referred to Ben as he has been transformational in my life. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.Paul

I've had a great time at this gym! Ben is a fantastic coach, very knowledgeable, and makes strength training/powerlifting really accessible. I've developed a lot at this gym - from my strength, technique, but also coming to really enjoy training. Highly recommend!

Signing up to West Coast Bar Bell Club was one of the best decisions I've made. After years of trying to find a gym where I felt at home, comfortable and not like I was in a nightclub (what's with that!) this place has been perfect. Ben has created a lovely community of people who are supportive and from all walks of life. There's no ego here, and I love it!Ben has helped me to rehab a back injury, building my confidence to return to lifting. He is incredibly knowledgeable and has a strong focus on safety and technique. The group sessions work really well. You have the benefit of being around people but your program is tailored and Ben makes sure that he spends a good amount of time with each person.Group training days are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. This schedule really works because you know that you can't skip a Monday because there isn't a class on Tuesday. It has been one of the best motivators for me to actually go and work out.Can't recommend West Coast Bar Bell Club highly enough.