ABOUT US

OUR STORY
Next Level Barbell started as a mission to provide real strength training, attached to a community of lifters that felt like home. What started as a dream in a 240 square foot garage gym has now become the best equipped gym in Milwaukie.

Next Level Barbell is an 1800 square foot gym in Milwaukie Oregon. Next Level is the sister gym of Strength Union in Portland, and staffed by the best coaches in the region.

Next Level Barbell seeks to become the best training facility in Milwaukie, the great Portland area, and the pacific northwest through Strength, Community, and Excellence.

NEXT LEVEL BARBELL COACHES

Jordan Stanton BSN, PBC, PN1 - Owner
Jordan Stanton RN, PBC, Pn1, is the Owner of Next Level Barbell and of Strength Union Jordan is proud to be a Professional Barbell Coach (PBC) and certified Precision Nutrition Coach (Pn1), and Powerlifting United (PLU) Judge and Meet Director. Elite Powerlifter (700,475,700) and competitive BJJ athlete, Jordan has coached multiple world champions and record holders. After receiving his BSN degree from the University of Portland in 2009, Jordan spent ten years as a critical care nurse. He uses his extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medicine to the benefit of his clients. Jordan, when not moving iron, can often be found on the jiu jitsu mats, the rock wall, producing dubstep, and traveling the beautiful nature of Oregon.

Be strong, look strong.

Austin Williams - Head Strength Coach
Austin Williams is a full time strength coach and competitive powerlifter. Austin coaches a team of lifters that range from absolute novices to national record holders. He specializes in a "power building" method of training. Practical strength, big totals, and aesthetic physiques go hand in hand. Austin utilizes compound movements, select accessory work and performance nutrition interventions to facilitate his clients in reaching their strength and aesthetic goals. Outside the gym, you can find Austin hiking with his family and training his dog Samson.

Zachary Mason - Assistant Coach
Zachary is a former collegiate athlete and a dedicated competitive powerlifter. He earned his B.S. in Biology in 2021 and received his personal training and nutrition certifications from ISSA in 2022. Currently, he is pursuing a Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification through NSCA. With nearly 14 years of experience in strength training and conditioning—both as an athlete and a trainer—Zachary brings a wealth of knowledge to his coaching.
In addition to his role in biotech manufacturing, Zachary serves as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Gladstone high school football team. His training philosophy emphasizes the importance of mastering the fundamentals of strength training and sensible nutrition, enabling clients to train more effectively and safely. Outside of his professional pursuits, Zachary enjoys quality time with his wife and their two dogs.