Ancient Strength & Queer Inclusive Strongman
Ben is choach specializing in Persian meels, Sang shields, Strongman, Injury rehab and fascia therapy, plus Bulgarian bags for spice!
No BS just Ben Savin *
No BS just Ben Savin *
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Hi! I’m Ben.
I’m a SE London based strength coach.
I specialise in ancient and unconventional tools and teaching Queers Strongman.
Ancient Tools, Modern Bodies
Before mirrors, machines and protein-shaker culture, people trained strength through movement, rhythm and load.
Persian meels, clubs and shields are brilliant because they:
build strong, resilient shoulders
improve coordination and grip
support joints and connective tissue
feel playful, not punishing
They’re especially great for injury rehab and if you’re bored or stagnating with the usual training approaches and tools in most gyms.
Strength Training Without the Bilge
My work is:
queer-affirming & trans-inclusive
beginner-friendly (no prior lifting credentials required)
injury-aware and consent-led
intentionally low on ego
You don’t need to look a certain way.
You don’t need to love gyms.
You don’t need to know what you’re doing yet.
We’ll figure it out together.
You'll often hear my laugh down the road from the gym.
I have a lot of fun training my clients and I'm pretty sure they enjoy it too.
Curious?
There’s more to discover!
My home,
The Commando Temple
Units 14, 15, 16 Resolution Way
London
SE8 4NT
I coach ancient strength and queer-inclusive strongman training at the Commando Temple in Deptford.
The Temple is an independent gym trusted by pros like Terry Hollands, Brian Shaw and Eddie Hall. We've got tyres, atlas stones, circus dumbbells, and rare tools like Persian meels and Indian clubs, hard to find anywhere else in London.
It's also a proudly queer-friendly space where your body, identity and goals aren't just respected, they're celebrated.
