Northwest Barbell

I started training with Jesse just over a year ago. As a competitive dancer, I was ready to take my performance and abilities to the next level. Initially we began with foundational strength exercises but more recently have moved into power to improve my jumps and stability. From this past year of training my dancing has improved immensely. Prior to training with Jesse I had never qualified for any event outside of Western Canada. Last year was the first year that I had ever qualified for a National event. This year, I have recently placed in the top 5 in Western Canada and qualified for the 2023 World Championships in Montreal and Nationals in Nashville, TN. Jesse has not only helped me become more athletic and improve my overall strength, but he has also helped me become more confident in myself. He has been so helpful and is always willing to go the extra mile for you! Could not recommend Jesse enough!!

I have had the great privilege of training with Jesse for the last 2 years of my high school life. My goals going in to training was to put on muscle and become a better overall athlete. During the time I’ve trained with him I have put on 20 pounds of muscle and seen an increase in my overall strength and athleticism to levels I never thought I would get to. Jesse was extremely helpful in teaching me how to lift and explaining how every thing worked, he is a very personable coach and is extremely knowledgeable about all things lifting and strength. I am very grateful for the last years of knowing Jesse and I would highly recommend him because of his character and dedication to strength and his students.

I had the pleasure of working with Jesse for 12 weeks. I had previously had a strength routine but a nagging shoulder injury had me unable to lift my arm over my shoulder without pain for over ten months. Nothing seemed to work to make it better without pain.After being cleared by my Dr. , Jesse expertly worked on helping me gain my strength back as I had none at all left in that arm bit by bit. At the end of 12 weeks I was back to bench pressing with NO PAIN! I no longer have pain in my shoulder and the added strength has allowed me to get back to normal activities. Literally life changing.Besides my shoulder, I reached several PRs in other lifts that I hadn't met in my younger years of years of lifting (I'm currently in my 40s), my form improved over all and I feel strong again.Jesse is professional, knowledgeable and motivating. If you're nervous about finding a trainer who actually knows what they are doing and is qualified, look no further.

Jesse's coaching has been nothing short of life changing. For the past three years, he has guided me to discover a new passion for weightlifting and has been instrumental in my development both physically and mentally. His programs are extremely effective and have allowed me to exponentially improve my lifting and athletic performance, providing me with the opportunity to play junior football in the CJFL. Without his coaching and guidance, I would not be in the position I am in today.

I started working with Jesse a year ago through a colleague in the fire service. My main goal was to fix my aching knees. I was also really feeling my age and had become sick and tired of being sick and tired.Meeting Jesse and discussing with him my priorities it was immediately evident that he loves what he does. He had an enthusiasm when discussing the different ways we could go to fix my knees and get me back into shape. The programs he has put me on are challenging but enjoyable. He is exceptional at making sure you are lifting with proper form and reducing the chances of injury.An interesting thing happened as I progressed. As I felt better I noticed I was much stronger. I found I actually started to really enjoy weight lifting. Jesse challenges you to improve and found I really embraced the challenges and loved it, not something i expected when I started.The best part is really how excited Jesse gets when you nail a new personal best. He was typically more excited than I was when I broke a new barrier. That is also highly motivating.I highly recommend Jesse as a personal fitness trainer. The money spent is an investment in your future quality of life. My life has changed for the better and look forward to where I take my fitness in the future.

If it wasn't for Jesse, I would not be into lifting weights today. He has impacted my life in and out of the gym, and many others, in more ways other than just weightlifting. Jesse is the person who introduced me to weightlifting in 2017. I knew nothing about lifting weights and he was with me every step of the way. Whether that was coaching me on my technique, giving nutritional tips, or just being a role model of an active lifestyle. Not only did he helped me reach my goals physically through muscle gain and enhanced sports performance but he also encouraged my mental growth, pushing past mental barriers to lift weights I didn't believe I could do. Jesse is different from any other coach because he doesn't just tell you to do an exercise to and how to do it, he thoroughly explains the benefits to it, which muscle it targets using science, data and research to back it up. His passion not only for weightlifting, but eagerness to see you accomplish and set new goals is what sets him apart from others. I 100% recommend Jesse to anyone interested in weightlifting regardless of age, gender, and/or range of experience/athleticism.

I have known Jesse for 8 years and he is top notch! I am a basketball coach and Jesse has been a wonderful resource for me as I seek to learn more about strength training and sports performance for my athletes. I have recently had a session with Jesse to address some of my own knee issues and I was very impressed with the prehab training plan he created for me. I am pumped to spend time with his plan. Jesse is very knowledgeable and professional. He is also very approachable and helps you to feel comfortable no matter what your previous experience in the gym is.

I have known Jesse for around 5 years of my Jr high and high school career. Initially, my goals when I started were to simply stay active and to gain some muscle, but training with him has gained me so much more than that. Thank you Jesse for introducing me and so many others into lifting. His coaching has had a major impact on my life and I have no idea the type of person I would be today without your guidance. Jesse’s level of expertise and the experience of overall is superior than any other gym or private trainer. His plans and workouts are extremely personal and effective. I remember I had a knee injury and Jesse walked me through a prehab plan to regain strength and mobility to areas around my knee. Without his coaching, I wouldn’t have recovered as fast as I did. Even outside the gym, Jesse have been a significant role model on how to live actively and is are a person I can turn to with any question. Jesse has taught me the value of hard work, consistency and discipline throughout the years. Thank you for helping me believe in myself. You have shaped a big part of who I am today and who I will be in the future. I would 100% recommend anyone to come and train with Jesse. It will change your life.

Jesse has coached me since the beginning of 2019, and it has been a life-changing experience. When I initially came to Jesse, my goals were to understand the fundamentals of weightlifting properly. In doing so, I gradually improved my techniques for different exercises such as bench press and deadlift. When being coached by Jesse, his levels of expertise, proficiency, and professionalism are very advanced, allowing for more developments and improvements to be evident amongst myself. In addition, Jesse approaches personal goals and aspirations constructively, forming a positive relationship between Jesse and his clients. Jesse has placed endless hours, days, and years into coaching me; as a result, weightlifting is a gift I truly value and will continue in the future. I highly recommend Northwest Barbell to anyone looking for an elite private coach who will help you achieve your goals and completely transform you.

Jesse was my coach for three years. When I first started with him, I had absolutely no lifting experience at all, and I started to get stronger and learn the basics of training. At first I did not know any of the proper technique, and I was not able to lift very much. Jesse started me off lifting appropriate weights and learning the technique first, then when I was able to, we added weight. Now I can safely squat and deadlift over 400 pounds, and bench press over 230 pounds. Thanks to Jesse's training, I have a strong foundation for my strength training future and will keep lifting for a long long time! I would definitely recommend Jesse as a trainer to anyone, whether you are just starting out, or looking to improve even more. He brings a great attitude every day, and always pumps up everyone around him