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Strength Coach™ - Christopher McBride (MSc/BSc). Strength and Conditioning & Olympic Weightlifting Coach. Coaching Consultant. Tutor & Assessor.

MSC Sport & Exercise Science,
BSC Strength & Conditioning, Weightlifting/Powerlifting Coach, S&C Coach and Personal Trainer. Social media:

15/06/2026

Strength Coach™ is 10!!! 🎉🎊🏋️‍♂️💪

Thank you all for everything, sorry I didn't have a tiny microphone to record this video, maybe for the 20 year anniversary 👀😅

12/06/2026

Great day teaching on the level 4 Strength and Conditioning Certification for Uni Learning - Training Academy today at Gain Forth Gym

We focused on the role of a Strength and Conditioning Coach, conducting sport specific warm-ups and of course Speed and Agility training! 🏃‍♂️💨

We meet again in two weeks to cover Plyometrics!

11/06/2026

POWERLIFTING VS WEIGHTLIFTING 💪🏋️‍♂️

"What's the difference!?"

This is the most common question I get asked as a Strength Coach from non-competitive lifters and gym enthusiasts.

- Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of the big 3 compound lifts, Back Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift. You will have seen this done by the majority of general gym goers, but when it comes to competition, each lift has their own set of rules and commands to adhere to.

- Weightlifting or Olympic Weightlifting is actually a power based sport (I know confusing right) that consists of two lifts The Sn**ch and the Clean and Jerk. Outside of the sport, these lifts are often seen used by Strength and Conditioning Coaches as a training modality for athletes and by Crossfitters as part of their workouts. You probably saw it on Eurosport once.

Powerlifting has a much lower barrier to entry and is highly accessible, hence its popularity, however don't let that fool you into thinking it is easy! In truth, the stronger you get, the harder it actually becomes, go figure!

Weightlifting is deemed the more technical sport of the two, which often leads to a higher dropout rate and fear of trying. However with appropriate coaching anyone can learn these lifts, it just takes a little longer to grasp the technical elements than more basic compound lifts, but it's a highly rewarding process!

To be great at either requires years of hard work, perseverance and sacrifice. My advice as always, if just casually training, do a bit of everything and see what you enjoy most. If you would like to compete in either, then find a Coach who knows how to take you there and can guide you along the way and of course remember to embrace the process, be open to learning and enjoy it!

- Coach.

01/06/2026

Strength Coach Consultancy helps coaches, fitness facilities, sports organisations and performance teams achieve better results for their business. Through expert guidance, proven systems and practical support, I'm here to help you succeed.

Providing you with:

- Specialist Expertise & Problem Solving.

- Business Screening & Analysis.

- Independent Professional Insight & Strategic Development.

- Operational Change & Growth Management.

- Coach Education & Development.

- Support & Accountability.

Great results only come from a great service and a great service only comes from having a great support network behind you.

If you're interested in learning more about how I can help you and your business reach its full potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch for more details, pricing and how this service can be utilised best to suit you and your business needs.

Regards,

Strength Coach.

30/05/2026

Strength Coach™ is an independent Coaching & Consultancy service based business that specialises in Strength & Conditioning, Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Coaching CPD & Business Mentoring. Chris is also the Head Coach of the Gain Forth Weightlifting Club and a Private Tutor and Assessor for Health and Fitness industry regulated courses via

Credentials include:

- MSc Sport & Exercise Science (Distinction).
- BSc Strength & Conditioning Science (First Class).
- Lv 5 HND Sport & Exercise Science (Distinction).
- Lv 4 Education and Training.
- Lv 3 Exercise Referral Specialist.
- Lv 3 Personal Training.
- Lv 2 British Olympic Weightlifting Coach.
- Lv 1 Weightlifting Ireland Coach.
- Lv 2 British Powerlifting Coach.
- Lv 2 Mental Health First Aid & Awareness.
- Lv 2 Fitness instructing.

Full details of client results, testimonials and experience can be found across the Strength Coach™ socials. For further enquiries about any of my services, please do not hesitate to drop me a message and I will see what I can do to help.

Kind regards,

Strength Coach.

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29/05/2026

10 YEARS IN THE GAME!!!! 🎉🏋️‍♂️

Did you know that come June my business will officially be 10, it's gotten so bad that people no longer recognise me as 'Chris' anymore they just call me 'Strength Coach!'

So after 10 years of building Strength Coach NI, I’m evolving the brand with the man, simply into Strength Coach™.

This isn’t a change in what I do by any means, it’s an expansion of what the brand is becoming.

Over the last decade I’ve moved further into coaching coaches, providing education, business consultancy and working with lifters and athletes beyond just one location.

Strength Coach™ represents that next step: same coaching, same standards, but a bigger platform built around performance, education, and long-term coach, athlete and business development, broken down into 3 subcategories:

- Strength Coach Performance.

- Strength Coach Consultancy.

- Strength Coach Online.

I appreciate everyone who has supported Strength Coach NI over the years and that foundation doesn’t just disappear, it’s what this is built on. Nonetheless, it's time to do more and give back to those who have supported me throughout the years, I firmly believe this is a new beginning and the next 10 years will be just as special as the last. Thank you all for everything.

More Details coming soon,

Strength Coach.

27/05/2026

Comp day Coaching 🥇🥉

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19/05/2026

GAIN FORTH WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB 🏋️‍♂️💪🏻🥇

A fully affiliated and well equipped Olympic Weightlifting Club in the heart of West Belfast (5 mins from the City Centre). A Club that caters to all, regardless of background or ability level.

The Club Sessions run 3 days a week Mon, Wed & Fri 6-7pm by our Head Coach Chris and you will get access to our Club Programme with your own exclusive profile on our training app.

All this for just £45 a month! This also allows a special discounted membership with so you can still complete your training outside of Club hours with full access to the gym seven days a week!

Current Services Offered:

- One to One Coaching
- Small Group Coaching
- Club Coaching
- Club Programming
- Individual Programming

* You can also join our Club Online either as part of the Club Programme or individual Online Coaching, get in contact for more details*

18/05/2026

NI POWERLIFTING NATIONALS 2026 🥇🥉💪

Excellent weekend for all Gain Forth Powerlifters, with three of my own lifters taking to the platform and putting up some incredible performances!

First up we had Jack, this was our first time working together and what a day he had, coming away with a 205kg Squat, 125kg bench press (We just have to calm down on the leg drive to stop that bum lifting) and a big 230kg deadlift pb to finish his day, actually all of which are Comp PB's and a 30kg increase on his previous total, securing fourth place in a packed out 93kg class! 💪

Then we had Sarah, having an especially great day on squats which are always her biggest mental block, hitting all three and coming away with 132.5kg, then a 65kg bench which meant all girls were tied coming into deadlifts, Sarah had just pulled 165kg meaning she had to go for 177.5kg for the win, she fought it, she pulled it, but unfortunately had a slight hitch towards the lockout so the referee's couldn't give it, rules are rules! But an incredible performance nonetheless and a proud bronze medal in the process!🥉💪

Then we had Emma, another Gain Forth Coach herself! We had some flare-ups with the knees coming into this comp so had to really keep an eye on squats. Nonetheless she went three for three hitting a nice 150kg then on the bench press she hit 70kg and then it was on to the deads, she finally once again broke that 180 mark coming away with a big 185kg pull to end the day and another incredible performance in the books and is now the NI National Champion in the F84kg Class!!! 🥇💪

All three athletes exceeded their expectations for this comp and as a Coach I couldn't be prouder of them, there is always something to work on after a comp, but that doesn't mean you can't be proud of what you achieved either, enjoy it, then get back to the drawing board for the next one!

Thanks to for putting on the weekend and well done to everyone that competed 🙏

To everyone from for all the support, we showed up 💚

15/05/2026

- POWERLIFTING MEETS PERFORMANCE TECH - 💪🏻🤓

Proud to be brought on board as a Coaching and Business Ambassador for bringing you a new World Class Powerlifting App, providing you with an instant breakdown on your training videos and providing a software that doesn't need external hardware to do the job!

The app will provide you with:

- Velocity Tracking
- Instant biomechanical analysis of your lifts
- Technical weak point identification
- Training accessory recommendations
- Genuine feedback & data to help break plateaus
- 100GB of Storage to free up your phone

Turn your Powerlifting videos into instant Coaching insights!

Sign up for the waitlist and get a free trial + early access at www.optimalapp.co.uk (link in optimal_app bio).

Address

Gain Forth Gym, Unit 38 Argyle Business Centre
Belfast
BT132AP

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 8pm

Website

https://www.trainerize.me/profile/strengthcoachni/Chris.McBrideMScBSc

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