Trainers

Professional Trainers

Our gym is home to multiple state & national champions, both strongmen and strongwomen, many of whom compete and make finals internationally.

All of our coaches are experienced athletes, so you’ll be learning from some of the strongest and most supportive people in the sport.

Harley Hughes

Harley Hughes

Owner & Head Coach
Harley is the owner and head coach of Beastmode Cartel, and one of Australia’s top Strongman athletes. With a background in powerlifting, he was a top champion in Victoria and ranked among the strongest in the country. Transitioning into Strongman, Harley has competed at both state and national levels, earning his place among Australia’s elite strength athletes.

His journey includes a powerful transformation, losing over 30kgs and completely changing his lifestyle. With a background in MMA, Harley brings grit, discipline, and intensity to his coaching. He also has extensive knowledge in sports supplementation and nutrition, built through years of hands-on experience in the supplement industry.

Harley specialises in strength and conditioning, Strongman, and powerlifting. At Beastmode Cartel, he’s known for pushing his athletes to their limits and helping them unlock their full potential — mentally and physically.

Nic Wight

Nic Wight

Strength Coach & One of The World's Strongest Women
Meet Nic – Strength Coach & One of the World's Strongest Women. Nic is a powerhouse in every sense of the strongman word. Ranked 7th strongest woman in the world and holding the Australian deadlift record, she's one of the top athletes in the country, competing across Australia and internationally in Strongman.

With a foundation in competitive CrossFit, Olympic lifting, and a national-level judo background, Nic brings decades of athletic experience to her knowledge. Her journey includes an incredible natural transformation—losing over 60kgs—and she now uses that lived experience to inspire and empower others. When she’s not lifting heavy or coaching clients, she’s a proud mum to her beautiful daughter.

Charles Cini

Charles Cini

Coach & Competitive Powerlifter
Charles is a coach at Beastmode Cartel with a deep passion for building strength — not just in the gym, but in life. A competitive powerlifter who’s competed at both state and national levels, Charles brings a wealth of experience and a wide range of qualifications to the team. His credentials include strength and conditioning, powerlifting, Strongman, rehab and injury management, mental health support, NDIS coaching, and track and field athlete development. He also offers tailored online coaching for clients around the country.

Charles found powerlifting during one of the toughest periods of his life — choosing to get stronger both mentally and physically instead of staying stuck. That decision changed everything, and today, he uses that experience to connect with his clients on a real level.

A father of five, Charles knows what it means to lead by example. His mission is to help people find their confidence, master their technique, and break through limitations — guiding them to their own gold standard in strength.

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WHY CHOOSE US

We offer personal coaching, group training sessions, and custom programming tailored to strongman, powerlifting, and general strength development. Whether your goal is to compete, get stronger, burn fat or just have fun, we’ve got the expertise to guide you.

Harley Hughes

Owner & Head Coach

Nic Wight

Strength Coach & One of The World's Strongest Women

Charles Cini

Strength Coach & Competitive Powerlifter

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