Alex Ptacek is a native of Chicago. He attended St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.A. in philosophy. He discovered the Starting Strength method in 2016 with life-changing results. Using the method, Alex took his squat from 65 pounds to 405 in just two years and never looked back. His life’s goal is to help ordinary people reach their physical potential while having fun in the gym. He earned his Starting Strength Coach credential in 2022 and the position of head coach at the Chicago gym the same year. Currently, he competes in powerlifting.
Personal training at Starting Strength Chicago
- Intro sessions to learn the lifts
- One-on-one coaching in a small group format
- Semi-private coaching
Online Coaching from Starting Strength Chicago
- Customized programming
- Remote coaching for each of your lifts
- Get stronger or get a full refund
$275/month — No contracts. No fees. Cancel anytime.
Online Coaching Membership Includes:
- TrueCoach Access - Communicate with your coach, access your programming, and upload videos for form checks
- Dedicated Attention - Feedback on your lifts to ensure safe and effective technique
- Individual Programming - Each trainee gets individualized programming to maximize progress
- Nutrition Advice - General nutrition recommendations to help you achieve your goals
- Instructional Videos - To help you perform the lifts in line with the Starting Strength model
- World-Class Coaches - The Starting Strength Coach certification is the most advanced in the industry
- Community - Online trainees are welcome to join Starting Strength Gym member events
- Fair Policies - We don't do what other online coaching services do - no contracts, no hidden fees
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4 Reviews on “Alex Ptacek, SSC”
Alex is a great coach. He is very knowledgeable and an excellent instructor. You would be hard pressed to find anyone better.
Alex is fantastic. He has a breadth of experience in coaching, and is able to pinpoint issues and find cues that work for each specific person. His programming is very effective at producing gains in strength while also being manageable long term, and he is great ad adapting it as time goes on. He’s also just a pleasant and interesting guy to hang around at the gym. I highly recommend Alex as a coach.
Alex is best-in-class! Extremely knowledgeable (insanely so) and completely dedicated. I blindly trust his training program. Starting out or seasoned trainee, he’s going to get you to your goals…and beyond.
Alex is extremely knowledgable, supportive and goes above and beyond to maximize the benefits of the program. He’s great at creating and maintaining the group dynamic, even during the most chaotic hours, that contribute to the gym having the wonderful atmosphere that keeps us coming back. Like Daniele says, I blindly trust his advice because he continues to put the work in to refine his craft.