Meet Your Coach

Adam Johnston

Head Coach and Founder of Savage Strength

I’m Adam, a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sports Massage Therapist with a specialisation in Olympic Weightlifting, Strongman, Powerlifting and Strength & Conditioning for sports performance.

Qualifications & Certifications

Level 4 Certificate in Strength & Conditioning
Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Weight Management & Athletic Performance
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Level 3 Certificate in Sport Massage Therapy
Level 2 British Weightlifting Coach
Level 2 Technical Official in Olympic Weightlifting
Basketball England - Level 1 Assistant Coach

Basketball England - Level 1 Referee
Strength Coach
Strongman Coach to World Champions & Record Holders
Atlas Child Development in Weightlifting
Optimum Nutrition Certificate in Health & Performance Nutrition
Head Coach of Savage Strength Weightlifting Club
Head Coach of Savage Strength Strongman Club
Head Coach of Savage Strength School

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I have 10 years experience coaching high level competitive sport and increasing physical performance and have competed at National Level in Strongman and Basketball myself.

As a coach I have helped Olympic Weightlifters & Powerlifters to national competition, Basketball, Rugby, Golf & Hyrox athletes to higher levels of performance and Strongmen to English, UK & World titles and records and have

I have a wide scope of expertise including athletic development, health and longevity & weight loss and management while frequently working alongside top class physios to aid injury rehabilitation.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, chasing performance goals, or looking to improve your long-term health, I can help with programs, coaching and therapy underpinned by sound sustainable foundations and a higher level of individualisation and care.

Outside of lifting, my recreational time is taken by Basketball and my young family.