Head Coach and Founder

Alex McNeill – Head Coach & Founder
Alex is an elite Australian Powerlifting Champion with a multitude of Australian records and titles. She has competed in over 10 competitions and is currently in the top 5 all time strongest Australians in her weight class.
She founded Girls who Lift to pursue her passion in life, supporting and coaching women to become the strongest version of themselves. She believes in creating a space and community for women in strength to feel confident and get really, strong.
Alex coaches anyone from beginners in the gym to competitive athletes and wants to see a barbell in the hands of every female.
“I am on a mission to make a positive impact on as many women’s lives as possible, creating mentally and physically tough women who feel empowered to achieve anything in life.” - Alex
Qualifications & Accreditations
- Certificate 3 & 4 in fitness
- Performance Nutrition Certificate
- Bachelor of Business, Marketing
- Women's Health Specialist Certificate