Astoria Barbell Club

Highly, highly recommend for anyone who wants to get in serious shape. As a combat sport athlete I wouldn’t want to train anywhere else. Morgan puts me through the best workouts I’ve ever done and mixes it up constantly. I’ve never done the same routine twice and I’ve been working out with him for 2 years now. Supplementing my MMA training with the strength and agility work at Astoria Barbell Club has undoubtedly helped me win 2 Bantamweight Titles, and we are just getting started!

I highly recommend Morgan to anyone looking to learn Olympic Weightlifting. His coaching helped me develop a deeper understanding of the correct technique and significantly improve my form. Morgan is a patient and attentive teacher who prioritizes mastering the fundamentals before progressing to heavier lifts. His thoughtfully designed workouts blend strength, endurance, and agility, ensuring steady progress while keeping safety and injury prevention at the forefront.

I’ve done just about every kind of group exercise and personal training out there, and I can say without hesitation that Morgan is unequivocally the best. Working with him means getting a one-of-a-kind, completely tailored experience that you won’t find anywhere else. His approach to fitness is incredibly holistic and multifaceted — you never know what to expect, in the best way possible. One day you’re pushing sleds up and down the street, the next you’re boxing, wrestling, sprinting, or working with weights. Morgan is deeply knowledgeable, and you always feel safe and supported under his guidance. As a woman, I especially appreciate that he integrates a basic level of self-defense into his training; something that has become truly empowering and confidence-building. I cannot recommend Morgan enough. If you have the chance to train with him, take it!

I was totally new to the sports of Olympic weightlifting last fall and was looking for a place to learn it. Fortunately, I found this place. Morgan is very experienced and professional in Olympic weightlifting. More importantly, he is excellent at coaching. Morgan can break down those complicated things into multiple parts to help me better understand and progress step by step. This is what matters most to me because even when a coach is good himself/herself, it won't help at all if he/she doesn't know how to guide you to learn. Besides, I hurt my lower back as I trained in another place. Morgan also has good knowledge of rehab training and help me recover. Now my lower back is good and I'm able to hit some heavy weights again, but Morgan still constantly checks with me to make sure I won't hurt my lower back again. Definitely recommend this place for Olympic weightlifting and rehab training. Also dm Morgan for Muay Thai, boxing, or just personal training in general.

This review is LONG overdue because there is SO much to say about Morgan and Astoria Barbell Club. In short, Morgan is a 1-of-1 trainer and you should not think twice about working with him—it’s life changing! If you care to keep reading, I have worked with Morgan for three years and he has seen me through many stages of life—from being in decent shape, to then working with him through pregnancy, then navigating the postpartum recovery with him. Morgan’s extensive technical expertise of the human body and numerous certifications in many forms of conditioning (martial arts, boxing, Olympic weightlifting, balance and posture, stretching, breath work, and the list goes on) makes every session different and meets you exactly where you are. Morgan has an incredible ability to connect with his clients on a personal level. He pushes you to your limits but in such a safe and encouraging way. I cannot recommend Morgan enough. He’s truly a gem, and working with him has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my health and fitness. I would recommend any one, of any age, at any fitness level, to check him out!