Evidence-backed coaching with consistent, compassionate communication and consideration to help you transcend.
Stout Work Barbell Club
What People Are Saying
I started powerlifting in 2018 as a means to combat dysphoria and reclaim my mind-body connection. Unfortunately, I struggled for a few years to find a gym and coaching environment that felt safe and validating as I continued my gender transition. Enter Christian and Stout Work Barbell in 2022. I never could have imagined the beauty of having a coach that understands the nuance of navigating strength sports as a trans athlete, and I am beyond grateful to have found that here. Working with Christian has brought immense growth, validation, and joy to my strength training, and also my life.
— Eoin
“Christian is SUCH an incredible and attentive coach. Consistent with answering questions, adjusting needs due to my chronic illness, teaching me how to problem solve, and most of all helping me grow as an athlete. I showed up to my first meet stronger than ever, physically and mentally! I truly feel cared for and supported with Christian as my coach.”
— Caylah, 27
“Working with Christian has been absolutely the best decision I’ve ever made. While they have an immense depth of knowledge about fitness and exercise, their passion for powerlifting and their athletes truly makes them one of a kind. They’ve talked me down from bad days, motivated me during the hardest meet preps, and celebrated my wins- sometimes harder than I do. When you work with Christian, you get a friend, a cheerleader, and the best coach in the world🫶”
— Dr. Sam Gach, DPT