Essential Strength Training & Online Coaching

Essential Strength Training & Online Coaching Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced lifter, we’re here to help you build strength, confidence, and a healthier lifestyle - both in person and online.

Helping you get stronger with tried + tested strength training methods 💪

📍 Specialising in small group PT, Powerlifting + Strongman – Wavertree, Liverpool

📱 Online options include coaching + a strength training membership

🏳️‍🌈🤎🖤🤍🤝 Essential Strength is an independent, couple-owned gym in Liverpool providing locals with a strength training experience tailored to individual goals - combining ex

pert coaching, personalised programming, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Alongside 1:1 Personal Training, we specialise in Small Group Coaching. These aren’t generic fitness classes! Each person follows their own personalised program while training alongside others. It’s the perfect mix of individual attention, motivation, and community support. We also offer online coaching and an online strength training membership, making it easy to follow structured programs and get expert guidance wherever you train. Essential Strength is a welcoming, inclusive space - LGBTQ+ and multicultural friendly (shame we have to say that). We value respect above ego and work hard to keep the gym a safe, supportive place for everyone. Get in touch to find the best fit for you. 💪

31/05/2026

So how do we do this?

We aim to help people understand what they should be focusing on through a combination of cueing closer to the joint action we want, but also by making it their own.

If you want the written version of our cues (for squat, bench and deadlift) comment CUE and we'll send them over.

31/05/2026

A common issue we see a lot is people misunderstanding cues.

Or ideas around how you'd cue a certain action that you want to take place in a complex movement like a back squat, deadlift or bench press.

And this is either because of generic cues they've seen online or cues that have permeated through the powerlifting space for decades.

In our next video we'll talk about the type of cues we like to focus on.

27/05/2026

So you know how a regular commercial gym offers gym memberships but you can also get personal training if you want it? We do the same!

Some people have thought that we run back to back classes all day or that we only have one option of training here because we're a small independently owned gym.

We're a strength focused gym that is equipped for powerlifting and strongman. You can train with us via our online app, get coaching or train independently. It's up to you.

21/05/2026

If you’re training your lifts hard but not really getting stronger, or seeing a lot of progress with them, this is probably why.

Most people lack structured programming and real coaching feedback. A lack of accessory exercises also makes a huge difference to your strength development.

We offer online strength coaching, whether you want to build foundational strength or compete in powerlifting or strongman/strongwoman comps.

17/05/2026

Most people hear “hip-width apart” and accidentally set up way too wide for their deadlift...

Which typically changes your bar path, your leverages, and makes the whole lift harder than it needs to be.

Try this adjustment next session and see how different it feels.

Comment STANCE and we’ll send you the full deadlift setup guide.

12/05/2026

Thinking about joining a strength training gym but don’t know where to start?

We offer strength focused personal training with a simple onboarding process. Try 3 PT sessions for £99 or book a taster session first to see if it’s right for you.

Perfect for people looking to build strength and confidence in the gym or improve their powerlifting skills.

01/05/2026

No reps only cuddles

Big congrats to Mason and Ellie who did their first powerlifting comp at last weekend! 🎉➡️ Mason has been training with...
30/04/2026

Big congrats to Mason and Ellie who did their first powerlifting comp at last weekend! 🎉

➡️ Mason has been training with us for years but he's done more general strength training and strongman. When working towards a powerlifting comp specifically, we made a few adjustments including transitioning to a low bar back squat.

He managed a squat PB of 170 kg, 122.5 kg bench and 230 kg deadlift which was a 10 kg PB.

Squats have progressed massively, in June last year he did a challenging double at 125, so achieving 170 to comp standard is a huge deal!

➡️ Ellie started with us just under a year ago and her strength has increased at a ridiculous rate.

At that point, she was squatting around 40 kg, deadlifting around 50 and benching around 25. And at the comp last weekend she hit a 90 kg squat, 50 kg bench and a 120kg deadlift which was a PB.

So doubling her bench and achieving more than double her previous maxes in squats and deadlifts, which is insane.

Very proud of them both!

28/04/2026

If your deadlift feels awkward, weak, or way harder than it should, your stance could be the problem.

Most lifters are told to keep their feet “hip-width apart,” but many don't actually understand what that means. So they set up too wide, lose position, and make the lift a lot more difficult than it needs to be.

In this video, I’ll show you exactly what hip-width really is and how to fix your stance instantly so your deadlift feels stronger, smoother, and more efficient.

This is one of those small adjustments that makes a big difference, whether you’re brand new or you’ve been lifting for years.

You’ll see:
• What “hip width” actually looks like (and how to check it for yourself)
• Why a wide stance for a conventional isn't benefiting you
• How to fix your setup in seconds
• What a strong, efficient deadlift should feel like

If you want the full deadlift setup guide, comment STANCE and I’ll send it over.

People don't realise that this is what's happening. They're always looking for something "better", or more knowledge. An...
24/04/2026

People don't realise that this is what's happening.

They're always looking for something "better", or more knowledge. And of course, consistent learning is good. But you can over do it.

To be honest as long as you're not doing something stupid, and you actually have balanced structure to your program, you'll get stronger.

A big issue is constant program switching, or a lack of application where nothing gets the chance to work.

If this is you, take a sec to think about how you're going to change your approach.

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Liverpool
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Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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