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. |
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NEXT LEVEL BARBELL COACHES
Jordan Stanton BSN, PBC, PN1 - Head Strength Coach
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 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Judge. 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, and traveling the beautiful nature of Oregon. Be strong, look strong. |
Bjorn Nelson PBC, PN1 - Head Strength Coach
Bjorn is a graduate of the Barbell Logic Coaching Academy, and Head Strength Coach at Next Level Barbell. Bjorn began with Barbells to manage chronic lower back pain from years of kitchen work. Strength training changed his life for the better and he has become committed to sharing it with others. Bjorn is a veteran math and physics high school teacher by trade. When not in the gym, Bjorn can be found exploring nature, tossing it up on the Jiu Jitsu mats with the other coaches, and nerding out on video games, music, and more. |
McKenzie Tarkalson - Assistant Coach
McKenzie is an accountant by day and strength athlete by night. As one of the longest standing Next Level Barbell athletes, McKenzie seeks to use her experience and knowledge to help others on their own strength training journeys. She specializes in training women both in powerlifting and general strength. |