Josh SUMMERSGILL
Weightlifting Coach
“Nobody has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for any person to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which their body is capable”
– Socrates
About Me
My name is Josh Summersgill, and I’m a British Masters Weightlifting Champion and Olympic Weightlifting Coach based in Warrington.
I hold the full suite of British Weightlifting Coaching Qualifications (Levels 1, 2 & 3) and have over 12 years of coaching experience, having now worked with more than 600 athletes — from complete beginners to multiple British Champions.
I’m passionate about helping people unlock their potential through Olympic Weightlifting, whether that’s building sustainable strength and staying strong, mobile and capable well into your 60s and beyond, or pursuing competitive goals.
I truly believe you should practice what you teach. That’s why I continue to compete at a high level myself — most recently finishing 6th at the European Championships. This real-world experience, combined with my formal qualifications, shapes every programme I create.
I take a personalised, holistic approach with every client. No cookie-cutter plans. I focus on your individual goals, lifestyle, and how you learn best — because real progress happens when training fits your life, not the other way around.
Whether you’re over 40 and training for longevity and lifelong strength, or you’re looking to compete, I’m here to help you get stronger, move better, and enjoy the process.
Your Training Goals
1. Lifters 40+ Training for Longevity & Strength
You want to stay strong, mobile, and capable as you get older. You’re not necessarily competing — you’re training to feel younger, move better, maintain muscle and bone density, and enjoy an active life for decades to come.
This is our main focus. Our Masters Olympic Weightlifting programme is built specifically for you.
2. Competitive & Performance-Focused Athletes
You want to improve your Olympic lifts, chase bigger numbers, or compete. You’re looking for structured, high-performance programming with clear progression.
Our Competition Olympic Weightlifting programming is designed for you.
Whether you’re over 40 and training for long-term health and strength, or you’re aiming to compete, we create fully personalised programmes that actually work for your life and goals.
Your Bespoke Experience
121 Private Coaching
1 Session Per Week – £200 PER MONTH
2 Sessions Per Week – £400 PER MONTH
3 Sessions Per Week – £600 PER MONTH
nutrition
Nutrition Coaching – £80 PER MONTH
Online Programming
Weightlifting Programming – Develop your Weightlifting skills and Strength, whether to compete at the highest level, supplement your Functional Fitness, or to simply do it for the sheer fun of it!
Custom Programming – Exactly what it says on the tin. Online Programming tailored to suit your training goals and pursuits.
JSW Hybrid Athlete – Introducing the new JSWHA program! Hybrid Athlete has been developed to take you from the standard Functional Fitness class training, to the next level of physical performance. Weightlifting, Gymnastics, Accessory work and Metabolic Conditioning, all wrapped into one epic program.
Online Programming – £100 PER MONTH
COACHING PACKAGES
Combine Online Programming and Nutrition Coaching for the number one remote coaching experience.
PREMIUM COACHING PACKAGE – £380 PER MONTH
Take the Standard package to the next level with the addition of a weekly 121 in person personal training session. Online Programming, Nutrition Coaching and a weekly Personal Training rolled into one mega package.
ULTIMATE COACHING PACKAGE – £780 PER MONTH
The absolute creme de la creme of coaching experiences. The Ultimate coaching package includes Online Programming, Nutrition Coaching, and 3 weekly Personal Training sessions.
MOVING THE NEEDLE
These incredible psychological developments and lessons that were uncovered through training are extremely potent when applied to everyday life. These developments are the secrets that Josh wants to share with you!
Whether you seek to improve your physical performance in sport or training, or you want to fortify and bulletproof your mindset to enable you to achieve anything that you set your mind to, it’s time to start Moving The Needle!”
“A lot of what Josh talks about in Moving The Needle are key things to why I believe I have personally been successful. You’re going to really enjoy reading it.” – Kari Pearce, 6x CrossFit Games Athlete & 4x Fittest Woman in America
“Josh is one of the most genuine people I have ever met. He’s a wealth of knowledge, yet he still constantly pushes to learn more and pass on his wisdom. He’s meticulous and passionate about everyone under his wing, and has an amazing focus on progress and performance. Josh is the epitome of a coach. With the perfect balance of understanding, support and tough love.” – Adam Travis, 2002 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship Medalist
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READY TO GET STRONGER?
If you’re serious about improving your Olympic Weightlifting — whether for longevity and lifelong strength (40+) or competitive goals — I’d love to work with you. Click below to fill out a short application. I personally review every one.