Strength Training: Build Strength That Endures

…at ´One of the World´s Best Gyms in 2025´ – Men´s Health

Our strength training coaches help you unlock a level of strength you didn’t know your body was capable of.

Whether you’re learning the fundamentals or refining years of experience, our one-to-one strength training sessions give you expert guidance, a structured plan, and measurable progress – all in an environment built for serious training.

What Is Strength Training?

Strength training is the process of applying resistance to the body in order to build strength, power, and resilience. It’s more than lifting heavy weights – it’s about controlled progression, smart programming, and learning how to move efficiently under load.

While many people confuse strength work with fitness training or cardio, true strength training targets the nervous system, muscular system, and connective tissue to create lasting adaptations. Whether you’re pushing a barbell, carrying a sandbag, or mastering your own bodyweight, strength training is about increasing what your body can do, not just how it looks.

We have specialist calisthenics coaches, kettlebell experts , powerlifting trainers, and strongman and strongwoman coaches at the Commando Temple.  We even help people to prepare for joining the military.  Pretty much whatever you want to focus on, we have the expertise in-house to match.

Strength Training Is An Investment in a Better Life

Strength is the foundation for just about everything: better posture, more energy, stronger joints, improved metabolism, and a longer, more capable life.

The benefits aren’t just physical. Getting stronger builds confidence, discipline, and a sense of control. It’s one of the most direct ways to invest in your future self, whether that means carrying your kids without strain, training for a demanding job, or simply moving through life with more ease and less pain.

Strength Training Is For Everyone

You don’t need to be “strong enough” to start. Strength training is for anyone who wants to be stronger than they are today.

This programme is ideal for:

Beginners who want to build a solid foundation without injury or confusion

Lifters returning from time off or recovering from injury

Experienced gym-goers who’ve hit a plateau or want to refine their technique

Professionals and athletes who value strength as a base for everything else

Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll meet you there, and move you forward.

Key Principles of Effective Strength Training

We don’t throw random exercises at you. We follow time-tested training principles that deliver results:

Progressive overload: Your programme is built to challenge you at the right pace – not too easy, not too fast.

Training frequency: Whether you’re training once a week or five, we build your plan around realistic, sustainable progress.

Periodisation: We use different programming models – linear, block, undulating -depending on your experience and goals.

Consistency over novelty: What matters is what works, not what’s trending.

Exercise Types and Equipment We Use

We train movement patterns, not just muscles, using tools that serve your goal.

Movements we focus on include: Squat, hinge, push, pull, carry, rotate

Equipment we use: barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, bodyweight, sandbags, sleds, rings, machines (when appropriate)

Training Variables That Shape Results

Getting stronger isn’t just about how hard you train, it’s about how smart you train. We adjust and fine-tune the following variables to keep you moving forward:

• Training splits (e.g., full-body, upper/lower)
• Rest intervals between sets
• Repetition ranges based on goals
• Tempo of each lift
• Warm-ups and cooldowns to prime and protect your body
• Breathing and bracing for stability and safety
• Advanced Strength Training Techniques

If you’re ready, we’ll take you further with advanced methods tailored to your level:

• Plyometrics for explosive power
• Ballistic movements like kettlebell swings or jump squats
• Contrast and complex training for speed-strength development
• Velocity-based methods for elite performance tracking

Nutrition & Recovery

Training doesn’t work without recovery. That means fuelling your body, sleeping well, and knowing when to push and when to rest.

We’ll guide you on:

• Macronutrient intake – especially protein and carbohydrates
• Hydration habits
• Sleep and stress management
• Active recovery techniques
• Deload weeks and rest days built into your programme
• Recovery isn’t a side note. It’s a vital part of your training program.
• What to Expect From Coaching

You’ll train one-to-one with an experienced strength coach who’s focused on getting the best out of you – you are what you eat.

Here’s what you can expect:

• A private, fully equipped training space
• A programme built for your goals, injuries, and lifestyle
• Real-time feedback on technique, pacing, and mindset
• Regular progress assessments and adjustments
• Support outside of sessions (if needed)

You’ll learn how to train — and keep progressing long after we start.