BECOME A LEVEL 1 POWERLIFTING COACH
Most athletes and trainers barely scratch the surface of what true strength training can offer. Expand your fitness arsenal and learn directly from Australia’s Best In Class Powerlifters and Expert Coaches. Whether your arena is CrossFit, football, personal training, or powerlifting itself, this course gives you the tools to elevate your performance and set yourself apart to your peers and clients. Introducing the Powerlifting Coaching Course by U Lift Training. In this Coaching Course, you get a compact 2-day format—or tailored delivery for gyms, clubs, and teams that is taught exclusively by international-level powerlifters and expert coaches.
COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT 1: The NCA Scheme
UNIT 2: Coaching Responsibilities
UNIT 3: Athlete Conditioning
UNIT 4: Psychological Conditioning
UNIT 5: Squat Technique
UNIT 6: Bench Press Technique
UNIT 7: Deadlift Technique
UNIT 8: Conditioning Exercises
UNIT 9: PL Program Creation
UNIT 10: PL Competition Skills
UNIT 11: PL Anti-Doping Programmes
THE SUPERIOR TRAINING METHOD
MEET YOUR COACH
DECADES OF EXPERTISE
Robert Wilks is a published researcher in strength and psychology and is the National Coach for Powerlifting Australia. He has trained hundreds of people from Beginner to Champion. As the U Lift Coaching Director, Robert has coached Australian Champions and World Record Holders such as Tony Reinmuth, Katrina Robertson, Ngiep Luu and Lepeka Nanai.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Powerlifting Coaching Course at U Lift Training is a comprehensive certification for personal trainers and strength coaches who want to specialise in powerlifting. You’ll learn how to coach the three key lifts — squat, bench press, and deadlift — using evidence-based strength programming and real-world coaching practice.
This course is ideal for personal trainers, gym owners, and fitness professionals who want to expand into powerlifting coaching. It’s also suited to lifters who want to transition into coaching and gain a professional qualification recognised across Australia.
Across the course you’ll master biomechanics and technique for the squat, bench press and deadlift, program design for strength and hypertrophy, athlete management, competition preparation, and practical coaching cues. You’ll also learn how to integrate powerlifting systems into your personal training business.
The program blends online modules (video and theory content) with an in-person practical workshop at U Lift Training in Melbourne. Depending on your pace, most students complete the course within several weeks. You’ll receive your Powerlifting Coaching Certificate upon successful completion of assessments.
Yes. The U Lift Training Powerlifting Coach Certification equips you with the skills to coach clients training for powerlifting competitions in Australia. Many certified coaches go on to prepare athletes for local and national meets or apply these methods to general-strength clients.
Adding a powerlifting specialisation sets you apart as a strength expert. You’ll attract dedicated lifters, athletes, and strength-focused clients, while being able to charge premium coaching rates. It also builds authority on social media and within your gym as the go-to powerlifting coach.
No. You don’t need to compete or hold advanced powerlifting experience. The course starts with foundational barbell coaching principles and builds up to advanced programming and competition-level coaching. A basic understanding of strength training and gym instruction is recommended.
Students complete online learning quizzes, a coaching practical assessment, and a written knowledge check. You’ll demonstrate safe and effective coaching technique for all three lifts and your ability to build a strength program for various client goals.
U Lift Training combines academic strength science with real-world coaching experience. Our instructors are active competitors and coaches who understand both gym and meet environments. You’ll receive direct feedback, practical mentoring, and the confidence to apply your skills immediately.
Yes. The course can be used as part of your professional development hours as a personal trainer. It also enhances your qualifications portfolio and supports future pathways in strength and conditioning, sports coaching, or competition preparation.
Yes, you will receive an official Powerlifting Coach Certificate from U Lift Training, verifying your ability to teach, program and coach the big three lifts effectively. This credential showcases your credibility to clients and gym partners.
Enrolled students gain access to video tutorials, sample programs, client templates, and direct feedback from the U Lift Training team. You’ll also join our private network of coaches where you can share ideas and continue learning.
Graduates go on to coach competitive powerlifters, recreational lifters, athletes, and gym members seeking strength results. Many also open their own strength studios, lead powerlifting workshops, or build online coaching businesses focused on strength performance.
Absolutely. The principles of powerlifting programming—progressive overload, periodisation and technique refinement—are highly effective for general clients wanting to gain strength, muscle, and confidence under the barbell. You’ll learn how to adapt these methods to suit different experience levels.
Simply tap the Get Offer Button to enrol in our Powerlifting Coaching Certification to view upcoming intake dates and payment options. Once you enrol, you’ll receive instant access to the learning portal and guidance for your first session. Early-bird and bundle options may be available — contact us to learn more.
