- MEET THE COACHING TEAM
Strength built with intent. Coaching backed by titles.
Hillsboro Barbell is built for serious lifters who want clear programming, sharp technique, and a coaching staff that’s actually done the thing. Below is the competitive and coaching résumé of our leadership—because your progress deserves receipts.
World + National Titles
IPL & USPA (DT)
USPA Level 2 Coaches
Technique • Programming
Record Holders
State & National
Credentials-first
No fluff. We lead with competitive results, coaching standards, and proven athlete development.
Meet-day ready
Training that transfers: build strength, dial technique, peak intelligently, and show up confident.
Community built
Serious environment, zero ego. Strong people helping strong people get stronger.
Our Coaches
Competitive credentials and coaching experience—cleanly laid out so you can scroll, nod, and get back to training.
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Michael Carmona
Head Coach
USPA • IPL • DT
USPA Level 2 Coach
IPL DT World Champion
National Record Holder
State Record Holder
2025 – IPL DT World Champion – 60kg Open
2025 – USPA DT National Champion – 60kg Open
2025 – #1 Ranked USPA DT Lifter – 60kg Open
2025 – #1 Ranked DT Lifter in Mexico – 59kg Open
Current USPA State Record Holder – 59kg & 60kg; has broken and held multiple state records in USAPL & USPA
National Bench Press Record Holder – 60kg Sub-Master
Elite Coach – Has coached athletes to National and World Championship titles in USPA & IPL
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Adolfo Zarate
Assistant Coach
IPL • USPA
Open • Sub-Master
State Record Holder
USPA Level 2 Coach
- 2025 – IPL DT World Champion – 67.5kg Open
- Holds current state records in USPA – 67.5kg Sub-Master
- Holds current state records in Powerlifting America – 66kg Open