All gyms have weights, but there’s only one Fortitude Barbell — Brisbane’s premier private personal coaching and powerlifting gym.
Every program is built around you — your training history, your goals, and the results you’re chasing.
Located in the heart of Bowen Hills, fully equipped for serious strength training.
One-on-one coaching for every fitness level, from your first session to competition day.
Our coaches take the time to understand your training history, lifestyle, and goals before building your program.
No one-size-fits-all routines — just training built around what you’re trying to achieve.
All gyms have weights but there’s only one Fortitude Barbell.
We don’t have to tell you that everyone is different. From training history and work-life balance to lifestyle and goals, we’re all unique. That’s why you won’t find any one-size-fits-all training routines at our gym in Bowen Hills. All our coaches are fitness specialists and are passionate about leading by example. They’ll take the time to get to know you. Because by understanding what you’re seeking to achieve at the gym, we can be there to push you forwards when the going gets tough and to celebrate your successes. Each of you has come from a different starting point, but we hope you’ll come together to share the same goal – to be the best version of yourself!
Brisbane’s premier private personal coaching and powerlifting gym.
Four reasons Brisbane lifters choose Fortitude Barbell.
Meet the coach who’ll help you get there.
Over a decade in the strength and fitness industry, Jonny specializes in helping clients achieve various goals including competitive lifting, weight management, and improved health. He personally competes in powerlifting and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, describing the latter as “pyjama fighting.”
JAMIE COUGAN
FOUNDER/COUCH
Powerlifting – Sports Specific & General Strength and Conditioning – Body Composition (Weight loss / Gain)
From a young age I’ve always been involved in sports & have enjoyed pushing the limitations of my physical ability in one way or another.
At age 5 I started writing motocross recreationally which eventually turned into racing at a national level. I played footy for 5 consecutive years through school and then leaned into the world of competitive gaming through my earlier teenage years.
From around the age of 16 I discovered training in a commercial gym, and had a PT myself. By the time I was 18 being a PT had become my dream job, and from there I spent most of my time trying to find my place in the world of fitness. I spent years being a “general gym goer” whilst working my 9-5 job. I’ve trained in commercial gyms, PT studios with private coaches, I’ve done boxing, long distance running, MMA and Muaythai Kickboxing (even jumped in and had an amateur fight).
It wasn’t until I was 23 where I then decided that Fitness had become such a big part of my life it was time to turn it into a career.
I’ve since been independently working as a PT / Coach and now have 10+ years of coaching experience under my belt, a 10 year powerlifting career and a life time of all things fitness to share with my clients.
I pride myself on having the dynamic ability to adapt my training style to that of the specific needs of my client. There is no one size fits all, so whether you’re looking to simply learn how to lift weights, start a basic weight loss program or compete at a national level in powerlifting / high level sports I can deliver.
I offer one on one/two private coaching, or small group strength and conditioning sessions.
From weight loss to competition prep — training built around your goals.
Structured strength and conditioning programs designed to help you lose fat and build lasting habits.
One-on-one and small group strength training for every level, from beginner to competitive lifter.
Mobility and core-focused sessions to support recovery and injury prevention around your strength work.
Hear from the people training with us.
