Author: Bird

A native to Philadelphia, PA and currently on active duty -- serving in the United States Air Force since July 2003; currently holding the rank of Technical Sergeant (E-6). Holding a diverse background within the athletic community as well as general health & fitness he has been certified as a personal trainer and is currently studying as a strength and conditioning coach. Providing nutrition counselling, exercise programming as well as strength development instruction; With only a few years of competition experience under his belt, he is a member of Maniac Powerlifting, the U.S. Air Force Powerlifting team as well as Goggins Force and is credited with a 245 kg/540 lbs. squat, 152.5 kg/336 lbs. bench press, and 275 kg/606 lbs.* deadlift for a (cumulative) total of 672.5 kg/1,479.5 lbs. with a bodyweight of 86 kg/189 lbs. He has assisted with and facilitated more than 10 powerlifting meets spanning a 5-year period. Finally, Bird is also a certified state-referee for USA Powerlifting (USAPL).

We All Can Be Inspirational

March 10, 2017April 4, 2017 By: Bird

The venue was packed. Phones illuminated to capture what was expected to be historical. Then it happen; Ray Williams squats 1,005 lbs (455 kg) raw. Whoa! It garnered national media attention via ESPN, Fox Sports, and of course Men’s Health (to name

Lifter, Coach, and Training Partner

March 8, 2017March 10, 2017 By: Bird

Article was originally featured on garagegymlife.net Training in a garage gym has many advantages; convenience, no waiting for equipment, as well as no need for childcare if you’re a parent. However, a few shortfalls exist when training in a garage gym as

Mentorship

March 8, 2017March 10, 2017 By: Bird

I come from a place where mentoring is the linchpin to someone’s success. I can attest to the fact that I would not be where I am today without proper guidance and instruction from those who are better than me or who