Jack Bissett, SSC
I’m a qualified Starting Strength coach based in Cardiff with over a decade of experience training and coaching a wide range of clients, from elderly beginners to competitive athletes. Drawing on both my own education and competitive experience, I help people of all backgrounds become stronger and more capable than they ever thought possible.
Why choose me?
I specialise exclusively in barbell strength training. This isn’t a 12 week summer shred programme and I'm not here merely to supervise your workouts, count reps, and give you high fives. I’m here to deliver expert barbell-based strength coaching. Whether in person or online I'll coach your technique on every major lift, programme your training around your goals and experience, and continually adjust your training to keep you progressing safely and efficiently. This is training designed to double your strength over the next year, and build training habits and knowledge to last a lifetime.
Done correctly training in this way is the most effective and efficient way to:
- Become significantly stronger
- Build muscle and improve overall body composition
- Improve athletic performance
-Improve bone density and connective tissue resilience, reducing risk of injury
- Reduce the harmful effects of age-related muscle and bone loss (sarcopenia and osteoporosis)
I appreciate that hard strength training isn’t something that most people have ever done and that it may not be for everyone. I don't believe in high-pressure sales calls or manufactured urgency. Come for a free trial, ask as many questions as you like, and decide whether we're a good fit. If we're not, that's perfectly fine. If you want to continue you just sign up to a rolling monthly payment, no contracts, no fixed terms, and no minimum commitments, just good, honest coaching. If I don’t think I’m the right coach for you, I’ll let you know and refer you over to someone who might be a better fit.
Testimonials
Client Reviews
If you’re interested in getting stronger, this is one of the best investments you can make. I started from scratch at the age of 42 (having read Sullivan & Baker, The Barbell Prescription), and within a few months I’ve become stronger than I ever thought I would. Within about six months I was squatting 140kg for reps and pressing 60kg overhead. I reckon it would have taken me close to 3 years to make that progress if I’d been working on my own, without Jack. You will benefit so much.
Josh Robinson
As a women in her 30s I’d read a lot about how we lose muscle mass and bone density at a drastic rate after a certain age and that strength training is essential to try and slow this trend. Having never lifted before and being intimidated about what can be perceived as a very masculine endeavour, I was nervous about finding a PT who understood my motivations and would help me to learn how to lift properly and become stronger. I needn’t have worried with Jack as he has moulded my training to my goals, including working around some injuries. Jack gives me confidence when I’m lifting and gives me the cues I need to improve my form and reach my potential. I am lifting weights I could never have imagined 18 months ago!
Lisa Childs
Had the pleasure of being coached by Jack for several years, he is a brilliant mentor is this space and is well suited for anyone looking to build muscle, strength and lasting training habits.
Tommy Reeson
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