Tom Parker

Semi-professional hammer thrower with 15 years of strength and conditioning experience, focussed on functional strength for athletic performance. I have led the development of my own S&C regimen for the past 8 years, and have achieved sustained and consistent gains without injury.

Active semi-professional hammer thrower from the UK with a personal best of 67.68m. Competed in the NCAA Division I on a full-ride scholarship for one season as a grad student. In a career that has spanned over a decade I have earned multiple domestic championships medals and represented England at youth level. I have competed overseas in multiple countries including Germany, Ireland and Finland. Currently training towards the British Olympic Trials in June 2021 with hopes of cracking the 70m line.

My recommended training will vary depending the on the age, experience and goals of a client, but the focus will always be a wholistic approach to building full-body strength in a sustainable manner while minimising the risk of injury.

General categories of training, which will overlap are:
- Active recovery, injury management and pain reduction.
- Hypertrophic training for building muscle mass.
- Training for functional strength to improve athletic performance.

Specifically I can coach for:
- General introduction to strength & conditioning.
- Powerlifting (squat, deadlift & bench).
- Olympic lifting (snatch, and clean & jerk).
- All around functional strength to improve athletic performance (strength, speed and control of movement) in any sport.