Head Coach & Founder
Álex Saiz
Ibai Llanos' coach, founder of BBC and of Valking. Over 10 years turning people into stronger versions of themselves.
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The team
Meet the Barcelona Barbell Club team
Real strength, clean technique and a human approach. Five professionals with one shared aim: to make you stronger, more capable and more consistent week after week.
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A day with the team
Our coaches
The people who will train you
Every coach has their own speciality, their own style and their own story. They all share the same standards.
Strength & Technique Coach
José
Over 7 years helping complete beginners and people who arrive with fears or physical limitations. Technique, high standards and a human approach.
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Sports Coach & Psychologist
Ingrid
A psychologist specialising in sport. She works on motivation, stress management, habits and mindset so that progress lasts.
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Functional & Rehab Coach
Alan
He assesses how you move, corrects whatever is holding your performance back and improves the carry-over to your sport or daily life. Pain free.
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Strength & Hypertrophy Coach
Jordi
A competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder. Volume and intensity dialled in to the millimetre, so both your numbers and your physique move up.
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Our philosophy
One team, one clear standard
We do not believe in generic routines or in trainers who simply count reps. Every Barcelona Barbell Club coach has high-level qualifications, sound judgement and the ability to adapt each session to the person in front of them. Our method makes sure that judgement is applied consistently.
We are direct, demanding and approachable. What matters to us is that you progress, that you do it properly and that you keep it up over time. Technique is not negotiable. Neither are results.
Five different profiles. One shared philosophy: that you leave here stronger than when you walked in. Come and meet us in person with a free trial class at either of our two gyms in Barcelona.
Fancy training with one of them?
Book your free initial assessment. No strings attached. One hour to get to know each other, assess your starting point and design the plan that fits you.
Start your transformation today
Limited places this month. A real coach, a tailored plan and a team that will not leave you halfway.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many coaches does Barcelona Barbell Club have?
Five coaches on the team at present, each with their own speciality: strength, return to sport, hypertrophy, powerlifting and sports psychology. All hold official qualifications and/or a master's degree in personal training.
Can I choose my coach?
Yes, subject to timetable availability. After your initial assessment we recommend the coach who best fits your goal, but if you have a preference we can work with it.
What qualifications do the coaches hold?
A master's degree in personal training, NSCA certification (National Strength and Conditioning Association), and specific training in return-to-sport work and sports psychology, depending on the coach.
Who is Álex Saiz?
Álex Saiz is the founder of Barcelona Barbell Club and Ibai Llanos' personal trainer. He has more than 10 years of experience in advanced strength programming and is the person who designs the club's method.