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BACKGROUND

In modern football, success is built long before kick-off.


From pre-season preparation and in-season performance to injury prevention and rehabilitation, today’s elite players require training environments capable of supporting every aspect of physical development.


As Stevenage FC continued to invest in the future of the club, creating a dedicated strength and conditioning facility became a key priority. The ambition was clear: deliver a high-performance environment that would prepare players to meet the physical demands of the modern game while reflecting the professionalism and identity of the club itself.


Partnering with PRIMAL, that ambition became a reality.

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THE BRIEF

Stevenage FC required a performance space that would support the complete athletic development of its first-team squad.


The facility needed to accommodate multiple athletes simultaneously, allowing coaches to deliver structured strength sessions, explosive power development, movement preparation and rehabilitation within one cohesive environment. Durability, efficiency and intelligent use of space were essential, while maintaining the flexibility to evolve alongside the club’s performance programme.


Alongside functionality, the club wanted a facility that players would immediately recognise as their own, incorporating bespoke branding throughout the space to reinforce identity and create an environment worthy of a professional football club.

Design Your Perfect Gym

Our Design Process

Design Your Perfect Gym

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THE SOLUTION

Working closely with Stevenage FC’s performance staff, PRIMAL designed a strength and conditioning facility centred around versatility, athlete development and long-term performance.

The training space is anchored by the Performance Series V2 Modular Half Rack System, complete with integrated dual 100 kg weight stacks, creating multiple training stations capable of supporting everything from foundational strength work to explosive athletic development.

Alongside this, the MRX 9.0 Multi-Rack System provides additional functional training capacity, enabling athletes to transition seamlessly between strength, mobility and accessory work throughout each session.

Lower-body development and injury resilience are supported by the Performance Series Dual Seated Leg Extension and Leg Curl, while the Performance Series GHD offers dedicated posterior chain and trunk strengthening for one of football’s most critical performance areas.

To develop strength in movement patterns specific to the demands of the game, the facility also incorporates the Performance Series Open Trap Bar and Performance Series Safety Squat Bar, giving coaches greater flexibility to programme safely while reducing unnecessary joint stress throughout the season.

Completing the space is a fully customised Astro Sled Track, branded exclusively for Stevenage FC. More than a visual centrepiece, it provides a dedicated zone for acceleration work, resisted sprint training and conditioning, reinforcing the club’s identity throughout every session.

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THE RESULT

The finished facility provides Stevenage FC with a complete strength and conditioning environment built around the realities of elite football.



Every element has been selected to improve performance, support player availability and maximise training efficiency throughout the season. From heavy strength work and explosive power development to rehabilitation and movement quality, the gym allows coaches to prepare athletes for the demands of matchday with confidence.



More than simply upgrading equipment, the club has invested in an environment that reflects its ambition. A space where performance is developed, standards are reinforced and every session contributes towards success on the pitch.



Because elite performance doesn’t begin on matchday.

As Featured in Stevenage FC Performance Centre