Psych Weightlifting Club

Fantastic experience: This club is the epitomy of community, Joe and his incredible squad are phenomenal and so welcoming. Its always a pleasure to come down and sling some weight around! The perfect place to start your weightlifting journey!

Fantastic experience: Took part in the recent Autumn comp, and got to say, one of the best run I've seen - plenty of space for warm ups, great range of equipment and really clean and welcoming location! Will definitely be back

Fantastic experience: If you’re starting out on your Olympic weightlifting journey, than this place is where to start friendly staff coaching and the people who goes there will help you and correct you and encourage you to be a good lifter. Nice vibe to it as well

Fantastic experience: Just did a weightlifting workshop at Psych. Absolutely ace, coaches so knowledgeable, friendly amazing all around. Highly recommend if you are looking to start weightlifting

Fantastic experience: Went to the Clean & Jerk workshop recently, first time there. Coaching was excellent, with lots of 1:1 time. Enjoyed the day, would recommend and will be going again.

Fantastic experience: I came here from no background in olympic weightlifting. Joe and Sarah helped me out massively this was my 1st week so no experience compared too everyone else on the work shop I gained so much and learnt a lot. It was definitely worth the 3hour round trip. The gym is top notch clean and tidy everyone helped and cheered each others lifts.

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym with a welcoming and supportive communtiy

Fantastic experience: Great space to train and compete run by good people

Fantastic experience: Loved it at Psych. Lovely atmosphere, great gym, and great coaching from Joe and Sam. Will definitely be back!

Fantastic experience: Best gym around for Oly lifting in Stoke-on-Trent! Great family vibe of people attending - get there or be square ⬛️

Fantastic experience: Just finished the learn to lift course which was brilliant for me , found the support from the coaches second to none and enjoyed it that much I’ve just since up with the club to carry on learning and building on technique

Fantastic experience: The owner and coach joe is just incredible, you won’t find better for programming and encouragement and support. Cracking place!!

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere! Anyone looking to get into weightlifting this is the place to come!

Fantastic experience: Awesome community, excellent coaching, best place to be!

Fantastic experience: I loved the session I had here! Joe and Sam were very laid back and attentive. They explained and demonstrated all the intricacies I needed to improve my lifts. Came away with a couple PB’s and can’t wait to get back there! Gym is a beaut as well!

Fantastic experience: Recently completed the learn to lift course under the guidance of Coach Joe. The best value for money thing I’ve ever done! as a complete newbie Joe was patient and informative as were the community of other lifters training in there, I was really nervous to start but thoroughly enjoying it now, I’ve continued with more programming to continue my Olympic Lifting, love it ⚡️

Fantastic experience: What an incredible gym. Such a cool place and Joe really knows his stuff and is an amazing coach! We loved our WL workshop and can’t wait to come back for more. Get to Psych and learn to lift with Joe and his awesome team! ⚡️‍♀️

Fantastic experience: I joined Psych around 7 months ago, and honestly it’s one of my favourite places to be. Having done CrossFit for 4 years, I found a love for the barbell and more recently for weightlifting. There is no better feeling than being strong. Psych provides an inclusive environment, professional programming, a safe environment to learn and develop. From the coaching staff who are approachable and supportive with Joe the owner who has just been nominated Coach of the Year, along with the club being nominate Club of the Year in the British Weightlifting Awards what an achievement and speaks for itself! In the 7 month Psych has been open it become a phenomenal club and an atmosphere that is simply explosive the energy it brings. So very excited to be on this journey as part of the club If your considering trying it, come along and enjoy the ride you won’t regret it

Fantastic experience: I’ve just completed the learn to lift course and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone of any level who is looking to improve their technique in Olympic lifting. Joe is a great/patient coach with loads of experience and knowledge. He made the course informative and fun. The other members and coaches were supportive and encouraging. The gym itself is really well equipped and is friendly and welcoming. It’s helped me to get my confidence back with my lifts and I will definitely be returning.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic club! Following injury I started lifting again at Psych with the support of Coach Joe who is amazing! He provided guidance on movements to work around my injury as I recovered and also suggested extra exercises to help build strength and stretch out. I highly recommend Psych, it is a fantastic place to train everyone is super friendly and supportive!

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym and atmosphere. Super friendly and welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Amazing atmosphere with a great coach and super welcoming members!

Fantastic experience: Stokes premier weightlifting gym

Fantastic experience: Best atmosphere of any gym in the area. If you're looking to start weightlifting, this is where you need to go.

Fantastic experience: Best weightlifting gym in the area, great atmosphere and coaching. Recommend it to weightlifters from any levels

Fantastic experience: Great club atmosphere, very welcoming, great energy for building a better future in your personal fitness and strength. Happy to recommend ️‍♀️

Fantastic experience: Great gym to start weightlifting. Lots of kit, great atmosphere and really friendly members.

Fantastic experience: Just completed the learn to lift course with Joe, really friendly, great coach and he has helped me to grow my confidence with lifting. It’s been a great course and definitely something I would love to continue. Great gym, friendly people and great atmosphere 100% would recommend to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Joe is an amazing coach for anyone looking to get into weightlifting, or improve on their strength & conditioning from a beginner or someone who has experience and wanting to improve on their technique. He has coached me through multiple competitions, and given me the confidence to believe in myself and my abilities. I highly recommend him as a coach, and the club he has created is a second to none! - best weightlifting club around Staffordshire/Cheshire

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Psych enough for anyone interested in weightlifting, whatever your experience! Everyone is so welcoming and the atmosphere is the best around. In less than 2 months I really feel like I've settled in, made friends, and am making lots of improvement thanks to Joe's coaching and programming!

Fantastic experience: I would recommend Psych to anyone, without a doubt! I had practically no experience in lifting, but was keen to get started so I joined Joe’s Learn to Lift course. It was so well programmed and I honestly loved it all, thanks to the coaching and team at Psych. I can’t wait to get back!

Fantastic experience: I'm not very strong but Joe has given me the confidence to believe in myself and I have even competed in 3 British weightlifting competions. When I started I didn't think I would be doing them. But here I am! love lifting. Psych are a great bunch of people who are very encouraging

Fantastic experience: Brilliant gym. Extremely supportive environment, welcoming to those new to the sport and to those more experienced. The range and quality of equipment is fantastic. Can’t recommend Psych enough!

Fantastic experience: Such a fantastic gym! Everyone in there was so friendly and welcoming especially the owner Joe offering all his support in your weightlifing journey. It has such a good space inside excellent for all weightlifting needs. The physiotherapy guy upstairs is brilliant and super friendly too. Overall a great experience in Psych Weightlifting Club. I'm looking forward to enhancing my skills and making great friends there.

Fantastic experience: The best gym around. Absolutely excellent space, with top of the range kit. If you're thinking of getting into weightlifting, look no further. Joe is the most patient and enthusiastic coach, who really celebrates every members' success. Such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Can't recommend highly enough.