ABOUT US
BATTALION
noun
"A large organised group of people pursuing a common aim."
Battalion Barbell began in 2016, with the aim of giving back to a sport that has done so much for us. We wanted to create a sense of community — so every lifter would have an army — a battalion — of people behind them on the platform.
We strive to provide evidence backed, individualised programming to move you towards your goal, with our support and guidance.
We are client driven coaches, who give a damn. Your goals, become our goals, in the pursuit of better.
FOUNDER // POWERLIFTING COACH
Alex is founder and owner of Battalion Barbell.
Alex has been coaching powerlifting internationally since 2016 and has had the chance to learn from some of the brightest minds in the Strength and Fitness world: Eric Helms, Greg Nucklos, Brett Gibbs, Mike Tuchscherer, Bryce Lewis, Brandon Lily and Chad Wesley Smith and more.
He has worked with multiple world champions and was also a coach for the Great Britain Powerlifting team in 2019.
Highlights of his own powerlifting career include Junior English Powerlifting Champion 2015, WDFPF World champion and world recorder holder in the deadlift 2016.
Alex is also a qualified personal trainer and UK Strength and Conditioning (UKSCA) accredited.
POWERLIFTING COACH
Jun Jie (JJ) Ng is a powerlifting coach based in Singapore.
JJ has been coaching powerlifting since 2017 and focuses on helping lifters develop proper movements, habits and mindsets when approaching training to draw out the performances they are capable of.
JJ graduated from UCL with a BFA in Fine Art and an MA in Arts & Design Education. Today, he works with lifters across varying levels and has coached at the club level with the University College London (UCL Barbell Club) Team as well as the Singapore National Team at IPF Worlds 2019.
He has mentored under some of the best coaches not just in powerlifting but also in the fitness industry such as Kyle Dobbs, Dr. Pat Davidson, Brad Couillard, Conor Harris, Clinton Lee in topics such as programming, human movement, lifter psychology, game-day coaching. All of which has allowed him to develop his own training model and coaching style.
JJ continues to compete as a lifter, having medalled nationally and internationally. He believes in practicing what he preaches, giving lifters the confidence that their coach can empathise with them.
POWERLIFTING COACH
Jun Jie (JJ) Ng is a powerlifting coach based in Singapore.
JJ has been coaching powerlifting since 2017 and focuses on helping lifters develop proper movements, habits and mindsets when approaching training to draw out the performances they are capable of.
JJ graduated from UCL with a BFA in Fine Art and an MA in Arts & Design Education. Today, he works with lifters across varying levels and has coached at the club level with the University College London (UCL Barbell Club) Team as well as the Singapore National Team at IPF Worlds 2019.
He has mentored under some of the best coaches not just in powerlifting but also in the fitness industry such as Kyle Dobbs, Dr. Pat Davidson, Brad Couillard, Conor Harris, Clinton Lee in topics such as programming, human movement, lifter psychology, game-day coaching. All of which has allowed him to develop his own training model and coaching style.
JJ continues to compete as a lifter, having medalled nationally and internationally. He believes in practicing what he preaches, giving lifters the confidence that their coach can empathise with them.
POWERLIFTING COACH
Jing Yi is a Singapore-based coach with 2 years of coaching experience under his belt.
He has represented Singapore at international meets — winning the Asian Classic Championship 2022 (U93), where he also broke the sub-junior deadlift world record, and received the best lifter award across all weight classes in the sub-junior age category.
What started off as programming and training advice for his friends quickly grew into a passion for coaching. He has since brought athletes to podium at international meets and coached lifters to attain national titles even as beginners.
Jing Yi works with many young and novice lifters, helping them achieve their goals through body mechanics, programming, and training mentality. As an athlete himself, he is able to help lifters tackle any challenges from an athlete’s perspective. His experiences have taught him many invaluable lessons and he continues to learn from world-class coaches and lifters, to develop his abilities and knowledge.