Certified Strength

About

Meet Your Coach.

Based in Milford, Connecticut.

Coach competing at a USAPL meet

Your Coach

Malcolm Chavez

Best Meet: Squat 534 / Bench 341 / Deadlift 612

Like many people, I spent a lot of my younger years trying to find where I belonged. That challenge became even greater after my family immigrated from the Philippines. Everything changed when I found powerlifting. It gave me more than a sport. It gave me a community of people committed to becoming stronger, not just physically, but mentally through discipline, resilience, and perseverance.

I believe God placed me on this path so I can also help others become better versions of themselves. There is nothing more rewarding than watching someone achieve goals they once believed were impossible. Whether that means stepping onto a competition platform, setting a new personal record, or simply becoming healthier and more confident, my purpose is to help people realize they are capable of more than they think.

Everything I do is guided by one philosophy: Keep Moving Forward.
Life will always bring setbacks, distractions, and adversity, but progress belongs to those who keep showing up. Time will pass either way. You can let it pass by, or you can spend it becoming the strongest version of yourself.

Credentials

Trained to coach, not just to lift.

  • USAPL Referee
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
  • 4+ years coaching

Ready to start training with a plan built for you?