Who we are

Paramount Barbell Club is more than a place to lift — it’s a team built on GRIT, GROWTH, & GRATITUDE.
We train to be stronger both mentally & physically — giving our best at home, in the gym, & on the platform.

Our coaching is rooted in honest, technical, & detailed feedback — we’ll give it to you straight, fix your inefficiencies, & make sure you’re moving as best as possible!

Every day we get to lift is a great day.

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OUR ETHOS

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Meet the Team

With Paramount, you don’t just get one coach — you get the strength of two perspectives working in sync. We (Chris & Kayla), both USA Weightlifting National Level Coaches, have made weightlifting our full-time focus.

With literally hundreds of meets under our belts, we’re able to bring the mileage & experience needed to guide you toward your goals, on & off the platform.

Our methodologies aligned with the fundamentals, but we each bring unique eyes & interpretations to help unlock your progress from different angles.

We both also keep a small roster of personal athletes (upon request) to take lead on, but we will always be a united team effort for everyone under the Paramount name.

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  • Owner | USAW National Level Coach

    • Coaching Accomplishments:
      Coach of State Champions, American Open Finals, Senior National Medalists, Junior National and Youth National Medalists. Masters World Champions & Masters National Champions.

    • Athletic Accomplishments:

      • 2025 Masters Pan Ams Champion (71kg)

      • 2025 Set the World Record Snatch (117kg) M40 71kg

      • 2025 Masters National Champion (73kg) USAW & USAMW

      • 2019-2024 Current Masters National Record Holder M40 81kg Records & M35 81kg Total Record

      • 2024 PNW WSO Open and Masters Champion (81kg) &

      • Best Lifter (Masters)

      • 2024 American Open Series II, Masters 1st (81kg)

      • 2024 Masters National Champion (89kg) USAW & USAMW

      • 2024 American Open Series I, Masters 1st (89kg)

      • 2023 Masters Pan Ams Champion (89kg)

      • 2023 American Open Series I, Masters 1st (89kg)

      • 2022 Masters Grand Slam Winner

      • 2022 Worlds Masters Champion (81kg)

      • 2022 PNW WSO Masters, 1st (81kg)

      • 2022 H.C. American Masters, 1st (81kg)

      • 2022 Masters Pan Ams Champion (81kg)

      • 2022 Masters National Champion (81kg)

      • 2021 American Open Series I, Masters, 1st (89kg)

      • 2019, Howard Cohen American Masters, 1st (89kg)

      • 2018-2025 7x American Open Series I Masters Champion (73kg, 81kg, 89kg)

      • 2019 AO Series I 81kg Champion & Masters Champion

      • 2018 AO Series III, Masters 1st (81kg)

      • 2018, 2016 2x Washington State Champ (85kg)

      • 2013-2025 13x American Open Finals Qualifier

      • 2014-2025 12x Senior Nationals Qualifier

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  • USAW National Level Coach

    • Coaching Accomplishments:

      • Coach of Masters World Record Holders, Masters World Champions, Masters AO Final Medalists, American Open Series Medalists, & Senior National Medalist.

    • Athletic Accomplishments:

      • 2018 – 69kg WA Weightlifting State Champion
        2016 – WNBF Pro-Card – Figure Division