Build strength, improve performance, and train with purpose.
Whether you’re looking for personalized online coaching or the structure and motivation of our Spartan AF training community, Shield Barbell provides the programming, accountability, and support to help you reach your goals.
Individualized training built around your goals, experience, and lifestyle. Receive customized workouts, ongoing coaching, progress tracking, and accountability to help you build strength, improve performance, and achieve lasting results.
Join a community focused on getting stronger and staying consistent. Spartan AF provides three structured workouts each week to help you build strength, improve conditioning, and stay motivated without breaking the bank.
Training should fit your life, not the other way around. At Shield Barbell, we focus on practical programming, steady progress, and helping you get the most out of the time you spend training. Whether you want individual coaching or a structured training community, there’s a place for you here.
Over 15 years of fitness experience backed by graduate-level education and professional certifications. Get guidance built on proven training principles and real-world experience.
Every workout has a purpose. Our programs are designed to help you build strength, improve performance, and make steady progress without wasting time on exercises that don’t support your goals.
Busy schedule? No problem. Whether you’re balancing military duties, work, family, or travel, our training options give you the flexibility to stay consistent and make progress wherever life takes you.
I’m Joshua Martin, the coach behind Shield Barbell. With over 16 years of experience in fitness, a master’s degree in Exercise Science and Wellness, and a background in the U.S. Air Force, I bring a practical approach to training.
My goal is simple: help you build strength, improve performance, and develop habits that last. Whether you’re balancing military duties, a demanding career, or family life, your training should work with your schedule, not against it.
Don’t just take our word for it. See what Shield Barbell athletes have to say.
Whether you’re looking for personalized coaching or a training community to keep you consistent, we’ve got an option for you.
