Powerlifting Coaching in Orange County | SoCal Powerlifting
★★★★★ 4.9 Stars  ·  400+ Reviews  ·  Free Assessment Available
Orange County  ·  SoCal Powerlifting  ·  Irvine, CA

You're Stronger
Than Your
Lifts Are
Showing.

In 30 minutes, you'll walk out knowing exactly what's costing you weight on the bar, and what to do about it. Free. No pressure.

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2,000+ Lifters Coached
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Coaching Powerlifting in Orange County Since 2017
Why SCPL

Why SCPL Lifters
Get Stronger Faster.

Coach reviewing programming with a lifter at SoCal Powerlifting

Programming Built by a Coach, Not AI.

Your program is written by an SCPL coach, built around your goals, your lifts, and how your body actually moves under the bar.

Coach and lifter at SoCal Powerlifting

Coaches Who've Lifted, Not Just Read About It.

Real strength coaches with platform experience. They've made the same mistakes you're making and know how to fix them.

Members training together at SoCal Powerlifting

Technique That Adds Weight to the Bar.

Small form improvements compound. Your coach watches you lift, gives real feedback, and dials in the details that help you lift heavier and stay healthy longer.

Competition-spec equipment at SoCal Powerlifting

A Room That Makes You Lift Heavier.

Train alongside competitive lifters in a room built for the work. Calibrated bars, competition plates, and an energy you don't get training alone.

Your Assessment

What You'll Walk Out
Knowing After 30 Minutes.

01

Where You Are Now.

We look at your numbers, training history, and how you move. So we know exactly what we're working with.

02

Coaching on Your Toughest Lift.

You pick the lift. Your coach watches you move in real time and tells you exactly what to fix — cues you can use the next time you train.

03

A Clear Picture of What You Need.

We map your goals to what coaching at SCPL looks like for you specifically — so you can see exactly where you'd start and how fast you'd get there.

04

Your Path Forward, Mapped Out.

You walk out with a clear recommendation: how to onboard, what gets prioritized first, and what a long-term coaching relationship at SCPL looks like.

On the Platform
The Gym

Where Serious
Lifters Train.

10

Combo Racks.

Never wait for a rack. Train at full intensity without watching the clock for someone to finish.

Competition Equipment.

Kilo plates, deadlift platforms, specialty bars. The same equipment you'll find on the platform at a sanctioned meet.

24/7

Always Open.

Train when your schedule allows, not when the gym decides.

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A Community Built Around the Bar.

A room full of people who showed up to lift, not to scroll. Coaches and members who actually know your name.

The Coaching Team

Coached by SCPL,
Not Just One Coach.

When you train with SCPL, you don't just get one coach — you get our entire coaching team. Every week, our coaches meet to review client progress, troubleshoot sticking points, and share what's working. Your coach gets input from the whole team, every week. It's why our lifters get stronger faster, whether they're chasing a first meet or peaking for nationals.

John Talaoc
John Talaoc
Tim Mencias
Tim Mencias
Kyle Britt
Kyle Britt
Megan Stockler
Megan Stockler
Alex Gaynor
Alex Gaynor

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions About
Coaching at SCPL.

Is this only for competitive powerlifters?

No. Coaching is for anyone who wants to get stronger and move better — whether you compete or just train hard. If your lifts matter to you, they matter to us.

What lifts do you coach?

All of them. Squat, bench, deadlift, and any accessory movement you need help with. You pick the lift you want to focus on when you book.

What happens in the free session?

You come in, warm up, and we watch you lift. We'll give you real-time feedback, identify what's holding you back, and show you what needs to change. You'll leave with a clear picture of where you are and what to work on.

Do I need to be at a certain level?

No minimum experience required. Whether you're six months in or six years in, if your technique isn't where it should be, coaching will help.

What's the difference between Open Gym and coaching?

Open Gym Access is 24/7 facility access — you train on your own time with no program included. Coaching includes everything: a structured program, video feedback within 24 hours, regular monthly sessions with your coach, and full Open Gym access.

📍 17855 Skypark Circle, Unit A — Irvine, CA 92614 | 📞 (949) 828-0275 | 📅 Open 7 Days a Week

Real Coach. Real Program. Real Results.

You're Stronger Than
Your Lifts Are Showing.
Let's Prove It.

Get a coach who knows strength, a program built around your goals, and a gym full of people who take lifting as seriously as you do.

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Free 30-minute session  ·  Irvine, CA  ·  No pressure