Strength Foundation

Strength Foundation

Empowering the Next Generation of Lifters

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Coaches

  • Joshua Joo

    USAPL 82.5kg Competitor, State Champion

    Powerlifting America HS Nat’l Top 20

    Hello everyone! My name is Joshua and I am a current high school senior in the Bay Area. I have been powerlifting for around four years, and I am the current California State Champion in the USAPL 82.5kg High school division; I’m also ranked top 20 in the nation. I approach coaching with a statistical approach, focusing on numbers and tactics that work, but I am not afraid to step outside the box. I look forward to seeing you all!

  • Mason Rox

    USAPL 110kg Competitor

    Hi guys! I am a current senior at the University of the Pacific, and I have been powerlifting for 5 years. It is a pleasure to be on this amazing coaching staff, and I know I have a lot to offer. I take the coaching aspect holistically, looking not only at internal training programs we can tweak, but also your outside life and who you are as a person. I will be all three: coach, friend, and motivator! I cannot wait to see what we can do together!

  • Samuel Mah

    USAPL 72kg Competitor

    Whats up guys! I am a current junior at San Jose State University! I have been powerlifting since freshmen year of High School. Powerlifting to me is like a numbers game, everything that you do is based on numbers. With me being a applied mathematics major, I want to take a very statistical approach. I am going to give you the most optimal training program tailored to your weekly schedule. We are going to go far together!

  • Ramon Gupta

    USAPL 82.5kg Competitor

    Hey hey hey! My name is Ramon and I’m a current senior at Cal Poly Slo. I’ve been powerlifting ever since I was an 8th grader, and I have learned so much through these experiences. My coaching style is very personal. From texting me about your anxiety or needing help with life problems, I’m always here to help. If yall need a coach who will be there for you but also coach you at the best of his ability, then I’m the guy for you. I look forward to coaching some of yall soon!

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Hear From Over 26 of Our International Clients!

  • Michael Kim (Korea)

    Coming from a totally different country halfway across the world, I was really nervous of how much progress I could make. However, Coach Joshua has been such an inspiration and a huge help in my powerlifting journey. Through the programming, the efficient and helpful advice, and also just being there for me even in a totally different time zone, he has always been there. When I competed in the Connecticut Championship this fall, Coach Joshua help me acclimate towards the new time zone, and was always in the back corner. Being part of the Strength Foundation family has been such a blessing!

  • Trang Bao (WA)

    The coaching staff here at Strength Foundation is amazing! I came looking to get stronger in general, and somehow, coach Joshua has led me to start my own powerlifting journey with my first district competition! My total has increased from just 625lb to 900lb in just four months!

  • Vinny Nguyen (IL)

    After dealing with a lower back injury, I felt completely stuck. As a state level collegiate lifter, I was used to pushing myself, but after months off, I had no idea how to rehab completely. Strength Foundation helped me recover smarter, not just faster. Coach Sam worked around my limitations and gradually built me back up. In four months, I went from barely pulling 90 kg to deadlifting 150 kg pain-free and I feel stronger and more confident than I did pre-injury!

  • Karen Kim (CA)

    My powerlifting journey has completely changed for the better! Strength Foundation helped take my collegiate powerlifting training to the next level. I’d competed before, but I always felt like my programming was holding me back. Coach Ramon helped me refine my technique and dial in my prep. In just one training cycle, I hit PRs across the board — 150 kg squat, 82.5 kg bench, and 175 kg deadlift — and placed top 3 at my last collegiate meet. What really stood out was the attention to detail and constant feedback. It felt like having a coach in my corner 24/7!

  • Tyson Tran (MI)

    Training with Strength Foundation has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. When I started, my lifts were decent but inconsistent. Coach Mason gave me a plan that actually made sense for my body and goals. In just three months, my squat went from 140 kg to 175 kg, and my bench jumped from 85 kg to 105 kg. More than just numbers though, I feel way more confident walking into the gym now, and I can’t wait for my first powerlifting competition in 2 months!

Strength Foundation’s Lift of the Month!

We are so incredibly proud of how Michelle performed at her first ever collegiate powerlifting competition! She went straight 9/9 hitting an insane squat pr of 175kg/385 pounds. She listened carefully through every training session, and she put everything that I told her to heart. I know she will CRUSH it at States. There are big things ahead for Michelle!

-Coach: Ramon Gupta

Even through a pretty tough block, Laksh 100% put his best effort. Even though there were many conflicting outside problems these past 4 weeks, he has shown up to every training session and that is what matters. We did see a HUGE PR in the bench press with a 275b bench! I know he will definitely bounce back next block and I am so excited to see what is ahead for him these next 4 weeks!

-Coach: Joshua Joo

In his first block with me, Jayson has improved significantly! In the beginning, especially with the bench press, I saw that he has very long arms meaning that the lift was much more difficult. That means that it became a lot more technical. I really pushed Jayson to work on his arch, and continuing the push that weight off the bar before ever fully “lifting”. Jayson in his second high school competition in Illinois hit a major bench press pr of 272lb! I’m so proud of him and I can’t wait to take off next block!

-Coach: Mason Rox

Lynda came to me around 4 months ago with a disk injury that put her out of powerlifting for around a year. Looking back and seeing all the hard work pay off, I couldn’t be more happy for her. She has risen up to the occasion countless of times, putting in the hours, the grind, and continuing the prove to everyone that she is the most hardworking individual. In the Pennsylvania Collegiate tournament, she managed to hit a big pr of 122.5lb on the bench press! We are onto states!

-Coach: Samuel Mah

About Us.

We are four national level powerlifters, who are committed to coaching the next generation. We’re committed to delivering personalized, high-quality powerlifting coaching grounded in integrity, discipline, and care. Our mission is to help every athlete unlock their full strength potential, both physically and mentally.

What we have achieved

In just two years, we have coached over 26 clients across three countries-USA, Korea, India- and four states — California, Washington, Michigan, and Illinois. Strength Foundation is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized coaching, and we’re excited to continue growing and helping more athletes reach their goals.