Byron Johnston, SSC Byron Johnston is a Starting Strength Coach based in Guildford, Surrey, a few miles south of London in the UK. He coaches a wide demographic of clients from young athletes through to those in their 50s with in-person coaching sessions held at a private gym and online coaching for clients further afield. In addition to coaching he also presents wellbeing talks, creates strength training video content and writes articles. Prior to becoming a strength coach Byron was a professional concert guitarist for more than ten years, performing internationally on stage and as a recording artist. During this time he found barbell training and later consistently followed the Starting Strength method to stay in peak physical condition for his touring schedule. He blends his knowledge of performing at high levels with his craftsmanship as an SSC to help those he coaches on their strength training journey. Articles Iatrogenesis Videos Setting your Bar Up Safely for Squats and Presses Dealing with a Misloaded Barbell How to Fix Your Hips in the Press How to "Bounce" the Bar in the Press Tight Grip Loose Arms on the Deadlift How to Keep the Bar From Moving During Your Squat Quick Tips for Your Squat Setup Training Log Lazy Legs During the Bench Press?
