2023 Surge Classic
Danny is a professional drug-free powerlifter and coach.
Through my years of rigorous training as an athlete, I aim to share the knowledge I have gathered through education and field experience with others who are passionate about the science behind building muscle, fat loss, and getting healthier.
I earned the title of United States Powerlifting Association State Champion in 2021 and previously held the age-specific state records in the Back Squat and Bench Press movements. Since then, I’ve claimed a 500lb squat, 295lb bench press, and a 585lb deadlift with a most recent DOTS score of 400.00.
440lbs | 200kg Back Squat
565lbs | 255kg Deadlift
145lbs Bodyweight
295lbs | 135kg Bench Press
As a coach, my training methodology has focused on data-driven insights whilst building a genuine connection with my clients to ensure sustainability and long-term success. Being a competitor in a sport reliant on tangible numbers and short-term gratification has led me to recognize the value of small victories and balance in and out of the gym.
Using Excel, MacroFactor, and EMG Testing, I create personalized fitness programs, nutritional guidelines, and block visualization to create hyper-specification in my athletes' training, allowing them to understand the physical processes that are occurring in their bodies.
Case Study: Squat Intensity vs Volume (Matthew)
Case Study: Deadlift Frequency - Peak/Taper (Cortez)
Athletes
Matthew Sung
Previous Meet: 2023 Surge Classic
Place: Men’s Open 75kg 3rd Place
BW: 160lbs
Best Squat: 365lbs
Best Bench: 220lbs
Best Deadlift: 480lbs
Cortez Ramos
Previous Meet: 2023 Surge Classic
Place: Men’s Jr. 67.5kg 2nd Place
BW: 145lbs
Best Squat: 415lbs
Best Bench: 245lbs
Best Deadlift: 460lbs
I thank my athlete and friend Cortez, whose tenacity and grit I admire and take inspiration from. I thank my athlete and mentor Matthew, who pushes me to love people from all different walks of life. Through my athletes, I have found new purpose in my craft. I hope to push the sport further by striving to be a coach who is kind, sensitive, and leads by example.
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Let’s Get Better Together
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As a nutrition specialist, I can help you meet your body fat/weight goals by assigning personalized fat loss meal plans, macronutrient case studies and week-to-week consultations
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Whether you’d like to simply build muscle, train like an athlete, or pursue bodybuilding, I will create individual 6-12 week programs with video demonstrations, weekly consultations, and no-equipment substitutes to help you meet your goals.
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Ready to sign up for your first powerlifting meet? Or do you wish you could just deadlift 500lbs in the gym? Fill out the new client survey and let’s get you started!
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Back, knees, hips…injuries are no fun. Let’s get you back on track with mobility/stability drills and functional movement patterns.