Chad Vaughn is a 2-time Olympian, 9-time US National Champion, 2003 Pan American Games Gold Medalist, and American Record Holder in the sport of Weightlifting. Chad also holds CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 certificates, as well as being a USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach. With over 20 years of utilizing and application of elite level training programs, Chad has shared this knowledge with athletes of all levels throughout the world through weekly weightlifting classes, seminars, online coaching, videos, and written content. Chad is also the co-founder of Vaughn Weightlifting, a Power Monkey Fitness coach, and the host of the Vaughn Weightlifting Podcast.