Powerlifting Coach

Dave “Sir Dave” Richardson

@sirdave___

ABS Coach | Elite Athlete | Performance Strategist

 

Dave Richardson—better known across the ABS stage as “Sir Dave”—has earned his place through consistent execution, unmatched standards, and a deep understanding of performance under pressure. After years competing at the highest level, he now steps into coaching with a focus on passing down the precision, mindset, and methods that shaped his own success.

 

Introduced to lifting through football and long-distance running in his early years, Dave transitioned into strength training in his twenties, eventually entering his first meet in 2017—motivated by the raw strength and presence of lifters like Stephen Manuel. His rise was fast. Since 2021, he has competed as an ABS PRO athlete, delivering seven consecutive podium finishes and six 1000kg totals across Ireland and beyond.

 

Dave has also competed at a high level internationally, representing the UK in the IPF Commonwealths, Four Nations, and British Championships—earning multiple deadlift records and bringing that same focus to platforms from Dublin to Utah.

 

Now coaching with ABS, Dave blends technical simplicity with high-level awareness. “My approach is honest, structured, and practical. I don’t believe in gimmicks—just doing the basics with absolute precision,” he says. Athletes under his guidance can expect clarity, discipline, and real-time feedback shaped by experience, not guesswork.

 

ABS has been central to Dave’s growth—not just as a lifter, but as a thinker of the sport. Years of competing against world-class talent have sharpened his understanding of pacing, pressure, and long-term development. Becoming a coach, to him, is about giving that back: helping others push past their limits with clarity and confidence.

 

Whether you're looking to refine technique or navigate the demands of meet day, Dave brings calm direction, a steady eye, and a deep respect for what it takes to perform when it matters.