PHENOMDevelopment Systems
Claude Bouyer lifting a massive log overhead on a wooded trail, wearing a Tennessee tri-star shirt

Jackson, TN · In person & online

Get strong.
Get trained.

Strength coaching from a four-time World Champion powerlifter and Hall of Famer, and defensive firearms instruction from a USCCA-certified instructor with nine years in law enforcement and armed security. One coach for the body and the skills to protect it.

  • 515 lbRaw bench · 2022 SPF Worlds, 1st
  • 4× WorldChampion powerlifter · Hall of Famer
  • USCCACertified instructor & RSO
  • 20+ yrsFitness · 9 yrs LE & armed security

Two disciplines, one standard

Train your body. Train your skills.

Most people hire a trainer for the gym and someone else for the range. Phenom Development Systems coaches both, with the same focus on safety, fundamentals and steady progress.

Loaded barbell racked on a competition bench under a spotlight

Strength & fitness

Personal training

Programs built around your body, your schedule and your goal, whether that is losing weight, moving without pain or putting up your first 300 lb bench. Nutrition guidance and mindset coaching are built in.

  • 1-on-1 personal trainingIn person
  • Semi-private (2–3 people)In person
  • Online coaching & programmingAnywhere
  • Bench press & powerlifting coachingBoth
  • Adaptive training for physical limitationsBoth
Pistol with slide locked open beside hearing protection on an indoor range bench

Firearms & defense

Firearms instruction

From your first time holding a handgun to low-light and home-defense work. Every class starts with safety and ends with skills you can practice on your own.

  • Intro to handguns & safe handlingBeginner
  • Defensive pistol fundamentalsBeginner+
  • Home defense & room clearingIntermediate
  • Low-light shootingIntermediate
  • Situational awareness & de-escalationAll levels
  • Private 1-on-1 lessonsAll levels

Live-fire classes are held at a partner range in the Jackson area. Range fees and ammunition may be extra.

On the range

Watch Claude work.

Short clips from the range. New instructional videos on safe handling, dry-fire drills and bench technique are added for members every month.

More on YouTube →

About Claude “The Phenom” Bouyer

Told he would never walk. Became a 4× world champion.

“Don’t settle for good. Be phenomenal.”
Black and white photo of Claude Bouyer focused on the bench before a lift

I was born with spina bifida in a small Alabama town with very limited resources. Doctors told my parents I would never walk and likely wouldn’t live past my teens. I started walking early, and I kept going.

I went on to win four world championships and multiple national titles in the bench press, earned a place in the Hall of Fame, and I still compete today. Along the way I spent nine years in law enforcement and armed security, earned my USCCA instructor and range safety officer certifications, and trained in close-quarters tactics, hand-to-hand combat and de-escalation.

Phenom Development Systems brings those two worlds together. I coach people to get physically strong and to carry themselves with the skill and awareness to protect themselves and their families. If I could overcome what I was handed, I can help you get where you want to go.

2022SPF World Powerlifting Championships1st · 515
2017SPF Southeastern Championship1st · 500
2011Kings of the Bench V1st · 440
2008SPF World Championship1st · 380
2006–10Multiple APF & SPF National titlesRaw bench

The Phenom Membership

Pick your level. Cancel anytime.

Month-to-month memberships for every budget and goal. Pay annually and get two months free. Every plan starts with a free assessment.

Phenom Online

Self-starters anywhere who want a world-champion program to follow.

$39/ month

$390 / year

  • New training block every 4 weeks in the app
  • Full exercise video library
  • Monthly live Q&A with Claude
  • Dry-fire & safe-handling video lessons
  • Members-only community

Phenom Protector

Gun owners in the Jackson area who want to keep their skills sharp.

$99/ month

$990 / year

  • One small-group defensive skills class every month
  • Monthly dry-fire practice plan
  • Strength & conditioning for defenders program
  • 20% off private firearms lessons
  • Everything in Phenom Online
Most popular

Phenom Strong

Anyone who wants a custom plan and a coach holding them accountable.

$179/ month

$1,790 / year

  • Custom program built for you
  • Nutrition targets & meal guidance
  • Weekly check-in & video form review
  • Two in-person sessions a month (Jackson) or two video calls
  • Everything in Phenom Online

Phenom Platinum

The complete package: hands-on training and firearms instruction.

$399/ month

$3,990 / year ·

  • Eight 1-on-1 training sessions a month
  • One private firearms lesson a month
  • Full nutrition coaching
  • Text access & priority scheduling
  • Everything in Strong and Protector

Founding member offer: the first 25 members lock in today’s price for as long as they stay. Secure checkout by Wix. Pay with card or PayPal. Range fees and ammunition not included.

Programs & classes

Not ready for a membership? Start here.

Free strength & safety assessment

Free

30 minutes in person or by video. We look at where you are, talk through your goals and map out a plan.

The Phenom Bench System

$49

The 12-week program behind a 515 lb raw bench. Week-by-week workouts, technique videos and progression rules. Lifetime access.

Strong & Safe: women’s 4-week course

$199

Four weekly sessions combining strength training, situational awareness, and safe handgun handling, finishing with a guided range day.

Private firearms lesson

$75 / hr

One-on-one instruction at your pace, on your firearm. Popular with first-time owners and anyone who wants to fix a specific problem.

Church, workplace & group training

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Situational awareness, de-escalation and safety-team training for churches, businesses and community groups across West Tennessee.

Claude Bouyer in outdoor training gear resting on a log in the woods

How it works

Three steps to start.

Book your free assessment

Tell us your goals using the form below. Claude will reach out within one business day.

Get your plan

We match you with the right membership or program and build your first training block.

Show up and put in the work

Train, check in and track your progress. Adjust as you get stronger and more skilled.

Questions

Frequently asked

I’ve never trained or shot a gun before. Is this for me?

Yes. Most clients start as beginners. Every program begins with fundamentals and safety, and you move forward when you’re ready.

Where does training take place?

In-person training is in the Jackson, TN area. Live-fire classes are held at a partner range. Online coaching works from anywhere.

Do I need my own firearm?

No. Bring yours if you have one so you can learn on it. If not, rental firearms are usually available at the range.

Can you work with injuries or physical limitations?

Yes. Claude was born with spina bifida and builds programs around what your body can do today. Check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program.

Can I cancel my membership?

Monthly memberships can be cancelled anytime before your next billing date. Annual memberships are paid up front at a discount.

Get started

Tell us your goals. Get your plan.

Fill this out once, before or right after you join. Omega1, our coaching assistant, uses your answers to draft a custom training and nutrition plan, and Claude reviews it personally before it reaches you.

Free assessment? Use this same form. Members: send your weekly check-in every Sunday. Email: bouyer27@gmail.com Serving Jackson, TN and West Tennessee