PowerStrength Training Systems: Athlete Testimonials

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Cameron Bradfield- Jacksonville Jaguars

“There aren’t enough great things I can say about Mark and Jared and how much training at PSTS has helped my progress as an athlete. I began training at the facility in the summer of 2011 during the NFL lockout. From Day 1, I could sense a standard of quality and hard work that everyone brought to the table. Over time, I could see myself getting stronger and pushing through new thresholds I had never met. By the time I got to training camp, I knew I was physically stronger then I had ever been in my life, and it showed. I went through my rookie season with no injuries, and was able to maintain my strength, and that is a direct credit to the training program I did at PSTS. After the season when Jared asked me if I wanted to come back to train before I have to report back for off season training with Jacksonville, it was a no brainer! I couldn’t have went anywhere with a more dedicated and hard working bunch of guys to get better with everyday.”

-Cameron Bradfield

Jacksonville Jaguars #78

Jared Veldheer- Oakland Raiders- Starting Left Tackle

"Mark,

Thank you for the great training at PowerStrength. I am now ten games into my second NFL season and I can feel a big difference in the power and speed of my play. Your training style and mentality never let me become complacent in my training as you were always pushing me to take that next step in whatever stretch, lift, or drill I was doing. Keep up the hardcore training because it has made a huge difference for me!

Sincerely,

Jared Veldheer"

Forest Hills Northern Football Players that trained at PSTS during the 2011 Summer

“Over the past couple of years the biggest factor in our improvement as a football program has been the contribution of the athletes who have worked out at the PowerStrength Training Systems facility with Mark Ehnis. The improvement of the athletes who work out at PSTS in the areas of: strength; speed; flexibility and discipline has been very impressive, to say the least. I would highly recommend that any high school athlete who has the desire to play at the collegiate level see Mark as soon as possible for a consultation.”

-Jeff Rapelje

Head Varsity Football Coach

Forest Hills Northern High School

Gus Penning- College Football

Dear Mark,

I would like to thank you so much for the time spent at the PSTS this winter. It is truly a one of a kind place to train for Grand Rapids area athletes. In a span of two short months my lifting stats went through the roof. I put on 10lbs of body weight while improving my vertical jump. I also gained over 100lbs on my box squat and almost 40lbs on my bench- allowing me to hit my long-time goal of 300lbs, which used to be merely a dream. The lifting techniques and nutrition tips are things I will have for the rest of my life and will use to continue building my body to be the best athlete I can be. Heading into spring practice this season I can already tell that your training has made me a much better athlete. I look forward to training with you again soon.

Thanks again-

Gus Penning

Brian Hohendorf- High School Football- Senior

Before- 181pounds

After- 215 pounds!

Robby Hein- High School Football- Senior

Before- 217 pounds

After-230 pounds

"Before training at PowerStrength I worked out 4 times a week doing the common lifts, bench, squat, deadlift, with little intensity in my workouts. Once I started to workout with Mark the intensity in my workouts was greatly improved. Mark also taught me other numerous exercises that work the same muscles but add in other areas like conditioning and balance. Since working out at PowerStrength I have experienced the gains that you can have when you train with someone that knows what they are talking about. Not only does it greatly improve your overall strength, but also your abilities on the field as well as your toughness.

Since starting at PowerStrength I’ve added useful bodyweight as I vertical jumped a personal best of 30 inches, while weighing an all-time high of 230lbs! I also ran my fastest 40-yard dash at 4.75 seconds at my heaviest weight. Training at PowerStrength has prepared me for the next level more than the previous 3 years of my high school career combined. I started seeing results in the first couple of weeks and that gave me the motivation to keep getting stronger and faster every week, as well as always trying to set new personal goals for myself." - PSTS Athlete, Robby Hein

Austin McCrory- High School Football- Senior

“Before training with Mark I was making gains but not at the pace I knew I was capable of. Once I applied Mark’s tips on exercise technique and how to really train, I started to rapidly improve. I put on 20lbs of useful bodyweight and still box jumped a personal record of 45”. My 40 time also improved as Mark helped me with my form and set-up. I went from doing 6 chin-ups to banging out 15+! My bench max went from 235lbs to 265lbs in 8 weeks. I safely added over 80lbs to my squat once Mark tweaked my technique and I worked hard on his program. Overall, I’m stronger and more powerful. I enjoy training with Mark at PowerStrength because it’s more focused than a high school weight room and the guys I train with take their training way more seriously. One of the biggest gains I’ve made though has been with my confidence. I’m now one of the strongest guys on my team and that extra confidence has definitely carried over to the field. Mark actually cares and takes the time to teach you everything you need and motivates you. I like how he’s laid back at times and acts more like a teammate to us than a coach. I have goals of playing college football and I believe what he’s done, and doing, for me will help me succeed at the next level.” – PSTS Athlete, Austin McCrory

Ahmad Qassem- High School Football- Junior

"Before I started training with Mark, I would workout 3 days a week and I would bench on all those days. That’s not a program that’s a waste of my time. I stuck with it for almost two months. And I rarely worked out my legs and I was too scared to even attempt squatting. I made some gains but that quickly stopped. Working with Mark this past year I finally got stronger and reached one of my goals of a 500lb box squat! My bench went from 185lbs to 245lbs. The deadlift was something I really disliked but it’s something that I have grown to love. I went from nothing to 425lbs on the deadlift. My gains in the “big three” were phenomenal but they weren’t the only things that Mark changed for me.

In order to squat 500 pounds your technique has to be great. Mark taught me the meaning of proper form and without proper technique you aren’t lifting, you’re just aimlessly going through the motions. That’s something that’s frowned upon at PSTS.

I now have a proud 39-inch box jump; I can do 25 proper push-ups. I am more athletic, stronger and disciplined thanks to Mark and PowerStrength. Confidence is chiseled into your mind and body from his program.

The environment at PSTS is only for people serious about getting stronger, bigger and faster. We are a family that wants to make gains in life. I recommend that you don’t train with us if you’re going to slow us down. If you’re going for the same reasons as us and want to make gains, get stronger and become a serious athlete, then the family welcomes you. I recommend that you train with Mark. The reason I do is because he knows what he’s doing. He lives and breathes his program. In this gym you don’t just pay for the equipment. You pay for the environment and Mark’s guidance; he’s just nice enough to give you a place to lift.” – PSTS Athlete, Ahmad Qassem

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Mitchell Larsen- High School Football- Senior