World + NationalIPL & USPA Titles
USPA Level 2Coaching Credentials
Record HoldersState + National
Athlete DevelopmentNational + World Champions Coached
Our Coaches
Strength Built
With Intent.
Hillsboro Barbell is built for lifters who want clear programming, sharp technique, and coaches who have actually done the thing. Competitive experience matters, but what matters more is knowing how to turn that experience into progress for you.
What Coaching Means Here
Credentials Matter.
So Does The Coaching.
Titles get attention. Good coaching earns trust. Hillsboro Barbell combines competitive experience with practical instruction, thoughtful programming, and an environment where serious training does not require a serious ego.
01
Technique That Sticks
Clear standards for setup, bracing, bar path, and meet commands so the cues still work when the weight gets heavy.
02
Programming With A Plan
Training blocks built around goals, recovery, schedule, and sustainable progress instead of random hard days.
03
Meet-Day Ready
Build strength, sharpen execution, peak intelligently, and arrive on the platform knowing exactly what to do.
The Coaching Team
Experience You Can
Actually Train With.
Competitive credentials are listed because they matter. More importantly, these coaches know how to translate years under the bar into clear direction for the lifter standing in front of them.
Head Coach
Michael Carmona
USPA • IPL • DT
USPA Level 2
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
Current USPA State Record Holder • 59kg & 60kg
National Bench Press Record Holder • 60kg Sub-Master
Has coached athletes to National and World Championship titles in USPA & IPL
Assistant Coach
Adolfo Zarate
IPL • USPA • Open • Sub-Master
USPA Level 2 IPL DT World Champion State Record Holder
2025 • IPL DT World Champion • 67.5kg Open
Current USPA State Records • 67.5kg Sub-Master
Current Powerlifting America State Records • 66kg Open
USPA Level 2 Coach
Coaching Philosophy
Learn The Lifts.
Build Strength.
Peak With Precision.
Consistency beats heroics. The goal is not to make training complicated. It is to give you standards you can repeat, programming you can recover from, and enough context to understand why you are doing what you are doing.
Clear Communication
No mystery programming. Know the goal of the block, what good execution looks like, and what needs to improve.
Individual Context
Your schedule, recovery, experience, and goals matter. Training should fit the athlete, not the other way around.
Serious Without The Ego
High standards and a supportive room can exist at the same time. That is the culture Hillsboro Barbell is building.
The Standard
“Strong people helping strong people get stronger.”
Whether you are learning the barbell for the first time or chasing your next total, the standard stays the same: coach the person in front of you and make the next rep better than the last.
Ready For Coaching?
Let’s Talk About
What You’re Chasing.
Tell us where you are now, what you want to accomplish, and how much direction you need. We’ll help you figure out the right next step.
Book A Consultation
No pressure. Just a clear next step.
