Polk Strength

About

Joshua Polk is the owner of Polk Strength and a Certified Starting Strength Coach (SSC). He coaches barbell strength training at Strength Union Milwaukie, at O'Malleys in Beaverton, and online, working with adults of all ages and experience levels, including many older adults who want to stay strong and independent.

Joshua has about ten years of coaching experience, including roughly four years focused on the Starting Strength method. He began as a full-time personal trainer and boxing coach at Portland City Boxing, and before that he was a teacher. He says that background shapes how he coaches: explain the why, teach one clear step at a time, and make progress measurable.

He is also a competitive powerlifter with the USPA. He works closely with local chiropractors and physical therapists, and he offers a free 30 minute consultation for anyone curious about strength training.