Erik Blekeberg CSCS, USAW, RKC

“I am a coach of strength that has competed in Olympic Weightlifting and Strongman. From my years in the trenches I have come to learn that the best approach to training is to integrate various methodologies to see how the body you are training responds. The “Odd lifts” (deadlift, squat, bench), the Olympic lifts (Snatch, Clean & Jerk), General Calisthenics, Carrying objects for distance, Kettlebells and Running are probably the oldest, simplest and most effective forms of training to improve performance. Using these types of training in various degrees has produced results for the past 100+ years. Before then people just lifted rocks…maybe we should keep doing that too.”

Erik received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology with emphasis in Fitness, Nutrition and Health from San Diego State University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Club Coach (Lv. 1) through USA Weightlifting and a Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor through Pavel Tsatsouline and Dragondoor Publications Inc.

Erik currently resides in San Diego, CA and when he isn’t coaching he works towards finishing his Masters degree in Sport Psychology at San Diego State University. 

Brian Tabor, CSCS

As a coach I firmly believe all goals are ultimately performance goals. Every desk jockey and weekend warrior to tri-athlete or strongman, needs to perform better. Improved performance will foster other all other goals through a measurable process. That process should be systematic yet flexible, using the most appropriate tool for the job, and able to overcome barriers to our path. While studying Exercise Science I have found that simplified training works best. The way I see it simplified training includes focusing on improved movement, progressive load, and adequate recovery. These are essential and extremely effective at improving how we live and perform. So, get up and move

Brian earned his Bachelors of Science and Education in Sports Science from the University of Kansas. During that time he was a lead investigator and assistant in the Human Performance and Energy Balance Laboratories, working closely with the Athletics Department as well as general population. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, has over 7 years of training experience, and competes as an amateur strongman.