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Coaches

Qualified, experienced and still training themselves.

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Callum Reid

Callum Reid

Head coach · Founder

Ex-rugby, 260kg deadlift. Built Forge in 2017 to give Newcastle a proper strength gym.

PowerliftingProgramming
Jess Armstrong

Jess Armstrong

Strength coach

British Weightlifting coach who's taken six members to national level.

Olympic liftingFoundations
Priya Nair

Priya Nair

Conditioning coach

Runs Engine and our hybrid racing squad. Physio-trained.

ConditioningRehab
Dan Hughes

Dan Hughes

Strongman coach

Former UK's Strongest Man under 105kg finalist.

StrongmanNutrition
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