Black Country Barbell

02/10/2026

Jack is back on presenting duties this week, and once again there’s plenty to celebrate from across the BCB community! 💪🧡

PBs, consistency, getting back into training, trying something new or simply having a week where everything finally starts to click a win is a win!

Have a watch to see what everyone’s been up to this week, and keep sending those wins in for us to share!

Well done all!

29/09/2026

We’ve dropped the prices on a couple of drinks in the BCB vending machine 👇

⚡ USN Energy Drinks — NOW £1
Available at this price until they’re gone!

💧 Applied Nutrition Protein Water — NOW £1.50
A temporary price drop, so grab one while the offer’s on!

We’re still figuring out exactly what you lot want to see stocked in the vending machine, so we’d love your feedback! 🙌

Tried something you loved? Something you wouldn’t buy again? Or something you’d like us to stock?

Let us know in the comments! 👇

28/09/2026

This week’s Member Monday goes to Stephen!

Before joining BCB, Stephen had already made a huge change to his health, losing an incredible 4 stone through weight loss and walking. 👏

“I felt that I needed the next challenge.”

After being advised to build muscle to help with some ongoing back issues, Stephen decided it was time to give strength training a go.

He initially worked with George, making steady progress while learning how to train around a persistent shoulder problem.

“Slow and steady progress is the order of the day. I keep pushing my PBs in other areas and my legs have been progressing well.”

His next goal is to strengthen his glutes and lower body to help with some of the discomfort that’s developed after years of driving for work.

But one of the biggest unexpected benefits has been his mental health.

“It’s good to be out doing something about the aches and pains that have developed over the years that we accept as old age.”

And his favourite thing about BCB?

“There are no egos to deal with.”

During one particularly tough session, Stephen was beating himself up when another member noticed, sat beside him and offered some encouragement.

“Thanks Liam, that boosted me no end.”

That’s what the BCB community is all about. ❤️

Stephen’s biggest win has been seeing the physical changes he originally joined to achieve – and using those results as motivation to keep going on the tougher days.

His advice to anyone nervous about starting?

“Just go for it. The benefits to your health, fitness and general wellbeing will far outweigh any negatives you might have in your head.”

Keep smashing it, Stephen! 👏💪

25/09/2026

This week we’ve handed presenting duties over to Disco James…

Alongside the usual brilliant PBs, progress and achievements from the BCB community, James was also joined by a special guest Mandy! 👋

And seeing as she was there, there was only one thing for it…

Mandy had to come up with a win on the spot!

Did she deliver? You’ll have to watch and find out.

Turn the volume up, enjoy James’ beautiful robotic vocals and celebrate another cracking week of wins!

22/09/2026

Special Offer!

40g of Protein for a quid? While stocks last! Fill yer boots!

21/09/2026

18/09/2026

Iain’s back on presenting duties this week, and amongst all the PBs, progress and brilliant member achievements, this week’s wins have taken a slightly… bum-centric turn. 🍑

Firstly, some bloke called “Iain” managed to do his long jumps while only ending up on his bum once. No idea who that could possibly be…

Then we have Gustav, who appears to have pioneered an entirely new deadlift technique involving a little bit of… wind assistance.

We’re not sure it’ll make it into the coaching manual anytime soon.

Give it a watch, celebrate the wins and please keep sending them in, although maybe slightly less information next week.

15/09/2026

We’ve set the goals… now it’s time to look at how we can fuel them. 💪

This Wednesday, the BCB coaching team will be taking our Strength Camp crew through the fundamentals of nutrition and, more importantly, how to actually apply them to your own goals and everyday life.

No fad diets. No unnecessarily complicated rules. Just practical information you can actually use. 🙌

Swipe through for a taste of what we’ll be covering.

Wednesday 16th September
18:30
Black Country Barbell

See you there, Strength Camp crew! 🧡

14/09/2026

This week’s Member Monday goes to Gareth!

With 40 approaching, Gareth decided it was time to make a change.

“I needed to get myself in better shape, so I stopped myself being lazy and got a PT at BCB.”

Simple enough! 😂

Since then, Gareth has built strength training into his life and, like most people, admits that consistency doesn’t always mean everything goes perfectly.

“Training at the moment is a bit hit and miss. I have good weeks and some bad weeks, but I’m lifting consistently, which is good.”

And we think that’s an important one.

You don’t need every week to be perfect to make progress. Sometimes the win is simply continuing to turn up, getting some training done and not letting a bad week turn into a bad month.

Gareth’s next goal is to get himself back into a more regular gym routine, with a particular focus on building his legs and back.

He originally worked alongside Coach Jack, who helped him build the foundations to train confidently.

“Jack was excellent. Really nice bloke, knows his stuff, pushed me and was flexible with training times.”

And now that Gareth is training independently, he can really appreciate the difference that coaching made.

“You can notice the difference between training with him and then going solo.”

When we asked what he’d say to someone considering coaching themselves, Gareth kept it simple:

“Go for it. Push yourself. Trust the process. Make new friends at the gym.”

Solid advice. 👏

Keep turning up, keep lifting and keep building that routine, Gareth. The good weeks AND the bad weeks all count. 💪

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