Chi-Rho Power & Strength
Evidence-based strength coaching for men who are done with excuses, gimmicks, and programs that don't work.
Whether you're picking up a barbell for the first time, getting back in shape after years away, or chasing serious strength—there's a place for you here. No judgment. Just work.
You're tired of spinning your wheels with random YouTube workouts
You've got 30, 50, or 100+ pounds to lose and don't know where to start
You used to be strong but life got in the way—kids, career, injuries
You're under a doctor's care and want training that works alongside it
You want to build real strength, not just "tone up"
You need someone to hold you accountable because willpower alone isn't cutting it
You're a beginner who wants to learn the barbell lifts the right way
You're an intermediate lifter who's been stuck at the same numbers for months
Not theory from a textbook. 480-pound squat. 480-pound deadlift. A decade of figuring out what actually works and what's just noise.
Auto-regulated periodization refined over 5 years. Programming that adapts to your life, not the other way around. No cookie-cutter templates.
Coming back from an injury, managing a condition, or on a prescribed medication? I build your training around where you are. Medical decisions stay with your doctor.
Dads. Shift workers. Desk jockeys. Guys who've let it slide for too long. This isn't Instagram fitness—it's coaching for men with real lives.
Every package includes evidence-based programming built on the same auto-regulated periodization system from Shut Up and Lift. Pick the level of support that fits your life.
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Comprehensive, hands-on online coaching for men who are serious about getting stronger and building a body that performs. Weekly check-ins, form review, and programming that adapts to your life — whether your goal is chasing PRs or losing significant weight while preserving muscle.
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All-In
White-glove service for competitive lifters pursuing elite strength. Limited to 5 clients at any time.
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$1,150/month
Side-by-side coaching in the gym, 3 sessions a week for 47 weeks a year. Real-time technique corrections every rep — Toledo, OH.
Learn More →$300/month
Coached barbell training in small groups, built for men over 50. Classes are capped at 5 people.
Learn More →$100
One consultation, then a custom program built for you — your choice of 8, 12, or 16 weeks. For the DIY lifter who wants expert programming without ongoing coaching.
Learn More →$97
Submit videos of your squat, bench, and deadlift. Get a detailed written analysis with specific corrections and drill recommendations. Follow-up review included.
Learn More →Coaching clients who train at the gym get $25/month deducted from their coaching rate. In-person coaching clients get gym access included.
Every coaching client gets the Chi-Rho Lifts app free. I program your workouts and your meals in it. You check off each set and meal, adjust weight and RPE as you go, and I see what you planned next to what you actually did, every week. Available on web and mobile.
Book Buyer Discount
Show proof of Shut Up and Lift purchase → 15% off your first month of any coaching package.
Referral Bonus
Refer someone who signs up → $50 credit toward your next month. They get $25 off their first month.
Multi-Month Discount
3 months upfront: 5% off. 6 months: 10% off. 12 months: 15% off. Online coaching only.
Most of my clients aren't athletes. They're regular guys—dads, professionals, shift workers—who want to get stronger, lose weight, and feel better. You don't need to be competitive or have any experience. You just need to be willing to show up and do the work.
Good. You don't have bad habits to unlearn. Every client starts with an assessment, and your program is built around where you actually are—not where I think you should be. If you're brand new and local, in-person coaching is the fastest way to learn the lifts right; if you're remote, Strength Coaching works too.
That's backwards, and it's the number one reason guys fail. Strength training while losing weight preserves muscle, keeps your metabolism healthy, and gives you something productive to focus on besides the scale. Strength Coaching is built to flex toward a fat-loss and health focus, not just chasing PRs.
Yes, I coach lifters on prescribed medications. I'm not a doctor and I don't give medical advice: questions about your medication, dosing, or labs belong with your physician. My job is your training, and I'll program around whatever your doctor has you doing.
Strength Coaching ($250/mo) is an ongoing relationship — weekly check-ins, form reviews, and a program that adapts as you go. The Program Design Consultation ($100 one-time) is for the DIY lifter who just wants an expert-built 8, 12, or 16-week program and doesn't want ongoing coaching.
If you follow the program: you'll feel different in 2-3 weeks, look different in 6-8 weeks, and other people will notice in 12 weeks. Strength gains start showing up almost immediately for beginners. This isn't a quick fix—it's a permanent upgrade.
No gimmicks. No BS. Just honest coaching that gets results. Let's talk about your goals and find the right fit.
No pressure. No hard sell. Let's just talk about your goals and see if I can help.