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Ramon Castillo

Ramon Castillo

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NSCA-CSCS certified strength and powerlifting coach with 11 years of experience building raw strength in competitive and recreational lifters.

Phoenix, AZ
4.6(10)

About

I'm Ramon Castillo, a strength coach based in Phoenix, Arizona. For the past 11 years I've been obsessed with one thing: making people stronger. I specialize in powerlifting — the squat, bench press, and deadlift — and I've coached over 40 athletes to state and regional competition podiums. My programming follows conjugate and block periodization methods depending on the athlete. I'm a details coach — I film every working set, analyze bar path, and adjust technique cues in real time. I train clients at Volt Athletic in North Phoenix and also offer remote programming with weekly video reviews for lifters outside the area.

A Full Training Session

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Reviews

4.6(10)
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Jason W.

Ramon added 80 lbs to my total in one training cycle. His programming is methodical and his cuing is razor-sharp.

02/13/2026
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Tanisha B.

Best powerlifting coach in Arizona. He's coached multiple state record holders and his knowledge of peaking is unmatched.

01/28/2026
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Erik S.

Ramon identified a hip shift in my squat that nobody else caught. Fixed it in two sessions and my numbers exploded.

01/11/2026
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Rochelle A.

Extremely knowledgeable coach who takes a scientific approach. Programs are individualized and adjusted weekly based on RPE.

12/25/2025
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Chad B.

Competed in my first USAPL meet after six months with Ramon. Went 9 for 9 and set a state record on deadlift.

12/09/2025
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Yolanda F.

His remote coaching is just as good as in person. Video reviews are thorough and programming adjustments come within hours.

11/23/2025
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Brett T.

Ramon is patient and thorough. He spent an entire session just on bench setup until it was perfect.

11/06/2025
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Simone C.

At 45 years old I thought my lifting days were numbered. Ramon programmed around my limitations and I'm setting PRs again.

10/21/2025
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Dustin K.

The meet prep he provides is comprehensive — weight cuts, attempts selection, warm-up timing. Leaves nothing to chance.

10/05/2025
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Alyssa T.

Top-tier coach but his rates reflect that. If you're serious about competing, the investment is absolutely worth it.

10/01/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

4025 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

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Contact

(602) 555-0891ramon@castillostrength.comcastillostrength.com
4025 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Trains at

Desert Forge Strength

Desert Forge Strength

Phoenix, AZ

Expertise

Specialty

PowerliftingStrength TrainingCompetition Prep

Experience

11 years

Certifications

NSCA-CSCSUSAPL Club CoachWestside Barbell Certified