Testimonials
I have always been a typical seasonal gym member; sign up, go for 2-3 months, pay for another year, and then cancel my membership. This past summer, I realized I needed to get back into the gym and really take care of myself. I decided I wanted to make a change to my typical strategy and reached out to Collin. This was a great decision. Collin has been providing me with an affordable lifting program that keeps it interesting while also helping me see improvement almost every week. Whenever I have questions or concerns he is quick with an answer and tips on how to correct whatever problem I am having. He also took time out of his schedule to help me in the gym on a 1RM day when I was worried about not having the right spotter there to help me, even though my training program is intended to be online only. If you are looking for an affordable, knowledgeable coach that will keep you motivated and improving, I strongly encourage you to talk to Collin. He can tailor a program to any type of training you are focusing on and provides the personal support you would expect from a significantly more expensive personal trainer. I am a Whitney Strength & Performance athlete and a repeated satisfied customer. -Dustin Z.
My experience working with Coach CT has been nothing less than great! He is an all-around great person. I never had a coach before so I didn’t know what to expect! We started working together 8-9 weeks before my powerlifting competition in April 2017. I went from 105kg class to the 93kg class which was a task in itself. When I got my program I was shocked from amount of volume and frequency that he had me doing. It was a lot more than I was used to. The first two weeks was tough but I started to adapt and I was noticing my strength and recovery time was increasing. Each session was never the same, which was another plus. His approach to powerlifting is very simple but effective! CT is always available no what time it is and he is always honest. We became more like homies than coach and athlete lol! There were times when I was getting worried that I didn’t think I was going to be ready for the meet, but Collin had faith in me which kept me motivated and encouraged. On meet day, Collin took time out of his day to come and be my handler. Having him there took a lot of pressure and stress off me. I asked him to pick all my attempts and not tell what they were during the meet, he was all for it. All I had to do was lift and execute! The results turned out to be as he expected. Squats-590lbs (12lb PR) Bench- 342lbs (tied PR) Deadlift 672lbs (11lb PR) and ending bringing home the 1st place! So with all that being said, if you are looking for an awesome coach and a awesome friend, I highly recommend Collin to anyone! He goes above and beyond to meet the needs of his athletes. I am thankful for everything he has done for me and I look forward to continuing making progress with him as my coach!! -Michael W.
I use to lift 6 times per week, and rarely below 85% of my max. Needles to say, I struggled to stay healthy enough to progress. My body constantly felt beat up and I knew something had to change.
I made 4/9 attempts in both of my first two meets, and I left both meets feeling that I had under-performed. I decided it was time to go 9/9 and crush some PRs. I had a friend who was coached by Collin Whitney, and I saw that his athletes were consistently doing well. Not to mention coach’s casual 1736 total at 230. His resume was more than enough to convince me to sign-up, and his programming is very reasonably priced.
Whitney Strength & Performance embodies everything that I ever learned through other highly respected powerlifting coaches, and through my own trial and error. The program was fun, manageable, and most of all I was able to stay consistent and healthy.
I competed after completing 12 weeks of Whitney Strength & Performance programming. I went 9/9 and added 164lb to my total. I could not be any happier with my performance, and I highly recommend Whitney SP to anyone looking for effective programming at a fair price. -Samuel A.
I made 4/9 attempts in both of my first two meets, and I left both meets feeling that I had under-performed. I decided it was time to go 9/9 and crush some PRs. I had a friend who was coached by Collin Whitney, and I saw that his athletes were consistently doing well. Not to mention coach’s casual 1736 total at 230. His resume was more than enough to convince me to sign-up, and his programming is very reasonably priced.
Whitney Strength & Performance embodies everything that I ever learned through other highly respected powerlifting coaches, and through my own trial and error. The program was fun, manageable, and most of all I was able to stay consistent and healthy.
I competed after completing 12 weeks of Whitney Strength & Performance programming. I went 9/9 and added 164lb to my total. I could not be any happier with my performance, and I highly recommend Whitney SP to anyone looking for effective programming at a fair price. -Samuel A.
Got a chance to work with Collin Whitney through an 8 week program that was personalized to my goals. It was one of the best training decisions I've made and plan to keep working with him. He was always available for questions about the workouts and would constantly give me feedback on what we need to work on. Originally I was just focusing on my bench, but all 3 of my main lifts have improved in both form and strength. If your looking to lift like a power lifter and look like a bodybuilder Collin Whitney is your guy!!! - Bret L.
Collin Whitney is a strength and conditioning coach who has successfully totaled 1739 @ 229 pounds. If that alone doesn't make you want to hire him to help you become the strongest you that you can be, than I don't know what else to tell you! I've personally been working with Collin for some time now and I can tell you that he's extremely smart when it comes to programming and equally as helpful by making it easy to talk to and easily accessible through out the day. Even when the man was putting his body through hell to prep for a pretty big meet, he still found the time to help me with my programming and to answer any questions I might have had! Because of him, I feel the strongest I have ever felt! Honestly, I am going to stick with Collin for as long as I can. Thanks to him, I'm feeling extremely confident in my training and in my lifts. In my opinion, one of the best things about working with Collin is he knows the importance of looking jacked AND being strong. He's all about being a “new breed” of powerlifter. With that being said, a lot of his programming is based around higher volume workouts that help build solid muscle mass while also improving body composition. When we started together, I weighed 232 pounds. I'm still about 230-232, but I look and feel way better. My pecs, back, and shoulders have grown. I've even begun to notice some more definition in my hamstrings and quads. And lets face it, legs are the new abs. With all of that being said, if you're looking to get jacked and strong, Collin Whitney is the perfect coach to help you achieve your goals! - Andrew B.
I've trained off and on since the time I was in high school (I'm now 27). Prior to reaching out to Collin, I was training consistently for a little over a year straight. I had made some small gains but nothing too drastic. My physic had changed more than anything. My strength had barely gone up and I was getting very frustrated. I knew I was doing something wrong and needed help. I saw Collin on IG/Youtube and really liked his training style and strength. He is one strong, yoked savage. And to top it off the guy was actually in shape. Not just some sorta in shape guy, with a decent bench press offering to coach bogus cookie cutter programs. So, I reached out to Collin and got started on a custom 16 week program. I am currently starting week 11 and my strength has improved drastically. In the 10 weeks training with the program Collin created for me, my Bench has gone up 60 lbs, Deadlift has gone up 90 lbs, and my Squat has gone up nearly 100 lbs! I work hard, no doubt about that, but I would have never made these gains without Collin. Collin's program is focused around the barbell. The program allows you to hit each lift weekly, but for different sets and reps, to either focus on strength, power, or hypertrophy. His programming is legit and will get you gains on gains on gains! Just be dedicated to the program, put in the work ,and the gains will come. Collin is always there for you as well. There has NEVER been a time where I reached out to Collin and he did not get back to me within 20 min. 98% of the time he gets back to you within minutes. He can also drop some knowledge on you about supplements and nutrition. He will keep you in mind when you are competing, wish you luck, and answer any questions you have. Collin is a great coach, with a great program and overall a f**kin cool, down to earth guy. Shoot him an email and get some gains! -Zach H.
Name: Creighton B.
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I started working with Collin in January and he has helped me make massive improvements on form and strength. In the pass 6 months my max reps on bench, squats, and deadlifts have doubled, if not tripled, already from his training program. Collin is always there for guidance or questions and has not steered me wrong. Can't wait to continue working with him and testing my limits. -Creighton B.
I am so glad I worked with Whitney SP for my first meet prep! He was always available to answer my (sometimes dumb) questions and reassure me that my progress was moving in the right direction. I felt confident leading up to my meet because I knew that the work I put in with Collin would show. Without his programming and guidance along the way, I wouldn't be able to say that I earned the 'Best Overall Female Lifter' title at my very first USAPL meet. I will definitely be coming back to Whitney SP to get ready for my next meet! -Rachel G.
I had been powerlifting for just under a year before I decided that I wanted to take part in my first meet. In my first year of powerlifting I had gone from a sub 1,050 total to about 1,25). I was happy with my progress, but I never had the discipline to follow any of my own programming (probably because I'm lazy). So I decided to hit my boy Collin Whitney up for some of that A1 programming. This dude's programs ARE NO F**KING JOKE. If you’re willing to put in the hard work in the gym, you WILL break PRs, plateaus, whatever is stopping you. Collin’s programming has been a real eye-opening experience for me. The programs helped me drastically increase my work capacity as well as my training discipline! After 12 weeks of programming I competed in a local USAPL meet and hit my total goal of 1,300 with a 430lb squat, 341lb bench, and a 530lb deadlift while still having some more gas in the tank! Realistically, I probably could have squatted somewhere around 450 (and I really suck at squatting) And probably somewhere around 550 deadlift. But due to an injury I had before the meet, Collin and I decided to play it safe. Either way, the programming experience is great and Collin was always on top of responding to emails, Facebook messages, and Instagram DMs for form checks, advice, questions ETC. This dude is a great coach. Consider CT Whitney for your next meet prep! -Alex K.
I've been training for about a year now putting my full focus to weight lifting. I changed my whole life style from changing what I ate to working out everyday to reach my goal. But no matter what I did, I didn't have the experience or knowledge to get any step closer. I ended up hitting a plateau not knowing what to change or do. I really went into a mind set of doubting myself and saying I couldn't reach my goal. But one day at work, a coworker shared with me she knows someone who has been doing this for a while and might be able to help me. That day I made the best decision in signing up to work with Collin. Collin has helped me improve my form on the 3 main lifts and my numbers have gone up for each one, and are still going up! Collin is always available to answer questions and help you reach your goal faster. I'm glad to have started working with Collin and I am looking forward to keep working with him. -Jarett S.
Name: Carlos B.
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I just wanted to say thank you for the coaching and guidance given on the 8 weeks of training we've done. You are extremely knowledgeable and always replied to any questions I had day, noon, or night. I was able to increase my bench from 285lbs to 320lbs my deadlifts from 495lbs to 525 lbs and my squats we're the most improved! Helping me switch from high bar to low bar allowed me to correct my form and increased my strength from 365lb sloppy single to strong 1 rep max of 420lbs!!! I've trained many different styles and have had a lot of critiques, but the help you've given me has taken me to another level! I'm looking forward to the next round of coaching from you and have been more than amazed with my gains!! . -Carlos B.
I have been lifting on and off for a few years, but was never really serious about it. I started following Collin on social media and wanted to get into powerlifting, but I had no clue where to start. For a couple of months, I was just going to the gym and working out with no real organization. I contacted Collin and started out on a 16 week program. I couldn't be happier with the programming! The way Collin lays out everything makes it so easy to follow. I have made more progress than I could have ever imagined. He has always been quick to answer all questions (even the newbie ones) and has made great recommendations for equipment. He has really taken me to the next level with my lifting and corrected a lot of bad form habits I had from being improperly trained. I really look forward to the next 16 week program block and the progress I will make. -Brad T.
Before I came to Collin I was jumping around from bikini to figure to crossfit and every other form of fitness until I found a home with powerlifting. After playing around with some lifts, I realized "hmm I'm pretty strong!" After some long consideration, I decided I wanted to powerlift. I enrolled in a 16 week program from Collin which led me right into my first USAPL meet. He is super attentive and genuinely wants to help me better myself. Regardless if it is form, mobility, proper warm-ups, macros, gear etc...he is there to answer my questions and give me his professional recommendations. On my meet day, he was 100% helpful with everything! He knew what attempts to pick and all I had to do was perform. I walked out of that meet going 9/9, hitting PR's on all three lifts, and a 2nd place medal! Collin is an amazing coach and really knows his stuff! I plan to stick with him for all my future powerlifting training! -Ashley B.
The last few months of training with Collin for powerlifting have been great. I've always been very picky on who I take advice from when it comes to training in the gym. But when you have a coach that practices what he preaches, I give my full trust in his programming. Since he knows what it's like to be an athlete and the ups and downs that can occur, the process is much smoother. I've gained a better understanding of all 3 main lifts and more strength and stability than I thought I was going to accomplish after our first 4 months. I can't wait to see what the future holds down the road while I continue to train under him. -Will S.
Cannot say enough about the programming! I have really never had any regimented program or set plan for what I was doing in the gym before, so going into this I was a little hesitant on whether or not it was for me. I chose the 12 week program option to prep for my first meet. By the last couple weeks of training, I felt more solid and stronger than I ever have! I was able to ask for any information or help with absolutely anything and never got a BS answer or felt like Collin wasn’t doing everything he could to help. By meet day I was confident and felt like there was no question on what I needed to do. I ended up going 9 for 9 with big PR’s on each lift and placing third in my weight class, but most importantly, it got me psyched to do my next meet. There is NO QUESTION I am absolutely going through Collin for any training and can’t wait to see what will come out of it. -Justin S.
I came to Collin after I had already done two meets. I was nervous about online coaching for a long time since the online world is full of phonies and bad coaching. I sure as heck did not have the time, nor the want, to join a local team - which would have cost me at least triple or quadruple the amount (#BrokeCollegeStudentProbs). I had no idea how to program for myself because I truly did not understand how true strength and power is built. After overtraining on my second meet which lead to not recovering well and barely making some PRs, I thought it was time for a coach, and after following Collin for a while, he seemed like a genuine guy and great fit for me. He has been worth every dime! Collin's programing is solid and well planned out. I made more strength gains in a 14 week prep then I did previously over an 8 month stretch. I now have an idea of proper training and a greater love and respect for the sport along with an appreciation and patience for the time it takes to build power. Overall, Collin is a great coach who is easy to talk to and be honest with, which is an essential trait for your coach to have because you should not fear your coach when it comes to powerlifting! I HIGHLY recommend Collin! -Emily K.
I started powerlifting and needed some sort of structure and guidance. I never had a coach before so I decided to reach out to Collin and from the day we started working together he has been an amazing coach. I have improved my technique in all three lifts as well as adding a significant amount to my total in a short period of time working together. When I first started working with him I wasn't used to the amount of volume and the type programming he had created for me. I quickly grew to love it and couldn't wait to get in the gym everyday to follow what he had planned for me. We added 165lbs to my total in my recent meet consisting of 80lbs on my squat, 35lbs on my bench, and 50lbs on my deadlift as well as going 9/9. One thing about Collin is that you can tell he truly cares about his athletes and the work he produces. He motivated me and and ensured me I would do great come meet day. He spent the entire meet day with me relieving me of all stress and making sure I was setup for success. I look forward to continuing working with Collin and would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a coach that gives 110%. - Jason M.
When I started working with Collin I had been lifting for a couple years and powerlifting for about a year. I had been following a few different "cookie cutter" programs and my progress had stalled a little. After only the first month or so I could already see a big difference in my strength and conditioning. It has become pretty regular for me to hit some type of PR every week in training. Collin goes above and beyond as an online coach! He has been available around the clock to answer any questions I've had about my programming or any questions about training in general. It's way more than just a one email a week deal. I recently competed for the first time with Collin as my coach and the results speak for themselves. I went 8/9, hitting 50 lb PR's on my squat and deadlift! I was having a hard time gaining much on my squat and we talked about it and Collin changed my programming a bit and literally put 50 lbs on my squat in just a few months! Bottom line, if you are serious about making gains then Collin Whitney is your man. Come on over and join Team WhitneySP! You won't regret it! If you can survive. -Brandon C.
After searching around through coaches and looking for an ideal coach to get me started with my first year in powerlifting I found Collin. While starting I followed all the programming as closely as possible and found that Collin was always quick to respond and help me stay on top of form and any ridiculous questions I may have had. After just a few months of working with Collin I have taken my squat from 385 to 545, bench from 300 to 390 and deadlift from 465 to 540. I look forward to continuing my powerlifting career with Collin as my coach as he has truly made a difference in my training and I have found myself to truly trust whatever he throws my way. If you’re on the edge about hiring a powerlifting coach but don’t know if it would be worth it, I would HIGHLY recommend investing in a great coach, especially one who truly cares about his clients and the sport as a whole as much as CT does! -Jamie C.
I recently decided to get into Powerlifting probably about 1.5-2 years ago. I was the typical person that looked for free programs online and just doing those until I got tired. Eventually I decided to do my first competition in April 2017 and was hooked. I started following some of the top powerlifters and coaches on Instagram and eventually found Coach CT. I started watching his videos on YouTube and saw he was very knowledgable about powerlifting/strength training. I went back and back for months about Online Coaching because I read some bad experiences from other lifters when they did Coaching with other coaches. So I rolled the dice and just gave coaching a chance and picked Coach CT. I must say this experience has been nothing and I mean NOTHING but amazing and beneficial. My experience with Coach CT was nothing like what I read from other lifters who had bad coaching experience(s). Coach CT is a wizard with the programming and I have made PR after PR since being with him. My first competition with Coach CT (Feb 2018), I squatted 496 (22 lbs PR) , Bench 320 (tied PR) , and Deadlift 562 (26 lbs PR) taking home a 1st place medal. The numbers he picked out for me were spot on which completely blew me away.
Since being with Coach CT, I have never felt this strong before, which showed me what proper programming created just for me could do. When I had questions (trust me I had a ton of them), he has always been there to answer it no matter how many times I have asked something in a timely fashion. Every training session, I have sent him videos and he always gave me feedback to get me squared away for the next training day. So in my opinion which might be a little bias (or not), BUT I think Coach CT is probably the best coach you can get because of his passion to help others and the time he puts in to get each one of his lifters squared away. I honestly think he’s a vampire cause I don’t think he sleeps at all! So I am highly grateful for everything he has done to help me reach my goals. I'm looking forward to continue making progress with him as we shake up the federation!!! So for the people reading this that is on the fence about online coaching like I was, picking Coach CT keeps you from having that bad experience that you might have read from other lifters! -Cortez G.
Since being with Coach CT, I have never felt this strong before, which showed me what proper programming created just for me could do. When I had questions (trust me I had a ton of them), he has always been there to answer it no matter how many times I have asked something in a timely fashion. Every training session, I have sent him videos and he always gave me feedback to get me squared away for the next training day. So in my opinion which might be a little bias (or not), BUT I think Coach CT is probably the best coach you can get because of his passion to help others and the time he puts in to get each one of his lifters squared away. I honestly think he’s a vampire cause I don’t think he sleeps at all! So I am highly grateful for everything he has done to help me reach my goals. I'm looking forward to continue making progress with him as we shake up the federation!!! So for the people reading this that is on the fence about online coaching like I was, picking Coach CT keeps you from having that bad experience that you might have read from other lifters! -Cortez G.
I've been working with Collin for a little over a year now and I can't recommend it enough. I lifted casually before picking up powerlifting my freshman year of college, and I reached out to Collin to handle my first meet prep. Since starting with him I've added almost 300 pounds to my total (in a year!) and am heading into my second meet feeling great. His personalized programming is absolutely worth it and has helped me in all phases of powerlifting - my technique has improved dramatically, I have put on a lot of quality muscle, and my strength has skyrocketed. Collin has everything you would want in a coach: he is an accomplished powerlifter, has years of experience, and is just a good guy. He always responds within 24 hours and provides quality feedback, gives advice about training and diet, and his programming is continually evolving, adding new and worthwhile movements to help push you toward your goals. If you're looking for an affordable, experienced, and overall awesome coach, definitely consider Collin - you won't regret it! -Teddy S.