Powerlifting Competition Coaching and Performance

My athlete Yuti hitting a 72.5kg bench press at the Maharashtra State Championship. She overcame immense personal struggles to get back to training, and her determination is inspiring. Even when life gets tough, the gym can be a place to build strength, both mental and physical.

Pooja setting up for a squat at the National Open Championship. She suffers from Thoracic Endometriosis, which causes significant pain and breathing difficulty. We work around her health, managing her training to allow her to compete at the highest level.

Celebrating a silver medal with Pooja at the National Championship. She set a new national deadlift record and added 20kg to her total, all while battling a chronic illness. This is the result of a strong mind and a smarter training approach.

The official announcement of Pooja's new national deadlift record of 197.5kg. This wasn't just a personal best; it was the highest raw deadlift by any female in Powerlifting India history at the time.

Pooja preparing for her deadlift. This lift is the culmination of a year of navigating her health issues. Many doctors told her to stop lifting heavy, but we found a way to make her stronger and healthier.

Pooja on the podium, securing 2nd place at the National Open. She missed the gold medal only due to a higher bodyweight, showing she is right at the top of her game.

A view from the sidelines as Pooja benches at nationals. As a coach, my job is to make the right calls on the day, like adjusting her attempts when her self-unrack wasn't feeling right, to maximize her total and keep her safe.

The 84kg+ Open category podium at the National Championship. Seeing my athlete up there is the ultimate goal. We train to be the best and to stand on that podium.

This video sums up Pooja's mindset. When told that competing could trigger her endometriosis pain, she chose to risk it to break a national record. That's the heart of a champion.