Certifications matter less than you think and coaching philosophy matters more. Here is the exact list of questions to ask any Salt Lake powerlifting coach before you hand over a card.

Lifter reviewing a training program on a phone between sets in a gym

Online coaching

Online personal trainer vs. in-person coaching: which one actually gets you stronger?

Nick Bowman / June 30, 2026

An online powerlifting coach can beat an in-person trainer — and sometimes cannot. A straight comparison of feedback speed, cost, technique change and accountability.

New lifters

Your first month of barbell training in Midvale: what to expect week by week

Nick Bowman / June 11, 2026

Soreness, awkward reps and surprisingly fast progress. What a midvale personal trainer actually has you do in weeks one through four, and how to not waste them.