Primordial Strength Inc. Gym
Steven Helmicki

Personal Trainer/ Executive Coach

The best equipped private gym in WNY! Assembled all the relevant pieces from the last 4 decades of equipment under one roof. Doors open feels like open air training. WNY Venice Beach! Coach Helmicki is considered one of the top strength coaches in the country. He was voted number 16 best unconventional trainer in the World by MadFit Magazine and one the Top 100-plus Strongest Strength Coaches to learn from by unconventionallife.com. Strong science, near zero injury rates and highly efficient 20-25 minute sessions. Extremely knowledgeable regarding injuries, tension removal from musculature and breathing methods. Can handle everyone in your family from the 5 year old beginning athlete, the middle age woman needing flexible, personalized training, the executive, high school/ professional athlete to the wheelchair bound and elderly. An amazing environment that is positive and supportive. The only place I know of where the owner does all appointments. Read more

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    The best equipped private gym in WNY! Assembled all the relevant pieces from the last 4 decades of equipment under one roof. Doors open feels like open air training. WNY Venice Beach! Coach Helmicki is considered one of the top strength coaches in the country. He was voted number 16 best unconventional trainer in the World by MadFit Magazine and one the Top 100-plus Strongest Strength Coaches to learn from by unconventionallife.com. Strong science, near zero injury rates and highly efficient 20-25 minute sessions. Extremely knowledgeable regarding injuries, tension removal from musculature and breathing methods. Can handle everyone in your family from the 5 year old beginning athlete, the middle age woman needing flexible, personalized training, the executive, high school/ professional athlete to the wheelchair bound and elderly. An amazing environment that is positive and supportive. The only place I know of where the owner does all appointments.

    Here is a brief bio- Humble, Eclectic, intelligent man who aims to inspire and build up the people around him. Seeking a deep friendship and partner. Author of 12 books of poetry, winner of the Arthur Axelrod Memorial Prize for Poetry, Scuba diver, Gourmet cook, adventurer that is a tender, lifetime student. Owner/Chief Wellness Officer at Primordial Strength Inc., a World Class Strength and Conditioning Gym serving all ranges of the population with scientific methodology. Named Top 100 Strongest Coaches to Learn from in 2016 and Beyond by anunconventionalife.com , as well as voted the #16 best Unconventional Trainer in the World by MadFit Magazine. A former Sub-master World and National Powerlifting Champion, New York State Bench Press Champion at 198 lbs. and 220 lbs., Buffalo Weightlifting Hall of Fame Inductee, Holder of Four World Records and Top Twenty USA Ranking in the 198 lb. and 220 lb. Divisions. A Certified USA Weightlifting Club and Sports Performance Coach since 1995. A USPF State and National Referee, AAU and APF State Referee. Served as USPF New York State Chairman and Co- promoted/directed the USPF 1999 Master’s and Sub-masters Nationals in Buffalo, N.Y. Coined and trademarked the term “Explosive Power Endurance”- is the prolonged ability to produce explosive power output in athletics developed through the maximization of impulse force, starting strength, speed strength, strength speed, speed endurance, endurance speed, strength endurance, quickness, quickness endurance, explosive power and explosive power endurance achieved through proprietary small and large complex training based in shock and variable method advancement with minimum rest periods that maximize super compensation over the lifetime of the trainee. Raising Po (absolute strength) through tasking the preceding strengths limits DOMS and the negative effects of Po developed through maximums. This leads to unparalleled quickness, speed, jumping, reactive ability and power that is available in cardiovascular taxing activities. A Certified Instructor in the Russian Martial Art SYSTEMA under Vladimir Vasiliev, as well as studying Volk and Izvor in Moscow, Russia under Michael Grudev, Denis Ryauzov, Dimitry Drachin (Master of Sport Judo, Master of Sport Sambo). Taught hand to hand, Tactical breathing, pre-raid psychological preparation and movement enhancement to NY State Police Special Operations Response Team. Boxing Strength and Conditioning Coaching for Excell Holmes, Lionell Thompson and Meecher “Major Pain” Major. Worked Corner/Cut man for NABA Title Fight Meecher “Major Pain” Major versus Logan “Cotton” McGuinnes in Toronto, Ontario. In 2007 Primordial Strength Coach Certification began with the United States Marine Corp., West Seneca West High School, Saint Francis High School, Lancaster High School, Southwestern High School, Jamestown High School, Williamsville South High School, Sweet Home High School, West Seneca East High School, Maryvale High School, East Aurora High School, Saint Joseph’s Collegiate Institute and The Park School. All the above listed have had customized programming design and/or certified coaches. Since 2001 published in the International Strength Journal MILO, a quarterly Journal for Serious Strength Athletes. Published articles. A regular guest on the podcast Motivation and Muscle. Authored/published 50 strength training books, featuring Primordial methods, including two textbooks of the entire body of work from 2007 to 2017 with coaching certification included. Specializing in Compression of Strength and Mobility Mortality, offers substantial expertise in post Physical Therapy Strength and Conditioning and specialized training for 40-90 year olds and beyond. Detailed and precise ability to adjust volume and intensity to break down muscle cell wall without causing DOMS. Near zero injury rate. Ambassador to the Sports Legacy Institute, Author of 3 books on Neck training, concussion prevention and dissipation of contact force.

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    Amy Alexander

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    I've been working with Steve doing two sessions a week for a month. I'd been seeing a chiropractor regularly and doing Pilates as I recovered from bursitis and worked my way through the resulting imbalances. Steve's skill at spotting dysfunction and knowledge has been invaluable. I haven't had pain or uncomfortable tightness in my SI joint in three weeks. My job as a Pilates instructor is physical and my days can be long. Thanks to Steve, I can get through my day with no problem.

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    Patricia Hadley Gunner

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    Steve knows just how to fix what physically ails a body! On two separate occasions, he had fixed painful problems for me that months of physical therapy just wasn't able to improve. He also has correctly trained my two older children who are now standouts in their sports at college. I am grateful to him!

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    Kevin Mccarthy

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    No better training facility I'm an avid golfer working with Steve I have gained both distance and flexibility my handicap has dropped and it's all due to physical performance.

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    Mike Garrison

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    After all the support and amazing progress Steve has helped me achieve in the last year, I would and do recommend him to all who need a coach, trainer and friend. Thanks Steve, I couldn't have done it without you.

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    Shaun Murphy

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    After one year of training with Coach Helmicki the results are in. Last March, after beginning training a month prior to the Shamrock Run, my time was 41:13" for the 8k event. This past weekend I participated in the Shamrock Run again and finished with a time of 37:05". Great results and I can't wait to see what the rest of this year brings! Thanks coach!

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    Dan N Jacqui Chaffin

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    Where. R u located please and thanks, I've read through a lot of the reviews and would love to dagger more information especially in regards to the prices and location and what you do just trying to get my health In-Shape and once I read almost all the reviews im super unhealthy and your program seems perfect

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    Ashley Ann Krajewski

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    I've been going to Primordial Strength now for about 7 weeks and I couldn't be happier! I've had endless trainers at commercialized gyms, BUT honestly, NOTHING compares to this place. Steve Helmicki and Neil Raddu are truly flexible with meeting your needs, honest, and genuine human beings. Working in the healthcare field, I was looking to get stronger for the amount of lifting that I do. Also, get into shape and feel overall healthy. The amount of knowledge that Steve possesses truly shows in his work. You can definitely notice the passion just being inside this place, it's amazing! Steve and Neil are both extremely personal and are not overbearing or pushy. They develop individual plans for each person that walks through the door. Currently, my significant other has started to see Steve for help with his shoulder in which doctors requested he went under the knife for surgery. The therapy provided with Steve has already improved his shoulder and we are so grateful. Needless to say, we are both hooked on Primordial and would recommend this place to anyone and everyone!

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