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About Matt Gary: Matt Gary is 39 years old and has been a competitive, drug-free powerlifter for 17 years. His educational background includes a BS in Kinesiological Science from the University of Maryland. He is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) via the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Matt, along with his wife Suzanne "Sioux-z" Hartwig-Gary, own and operate Supreme Sports Performance & Training (SSPT). SSPT is Maryland's premier strength and conditioning facility catering to powerlifters, Olympic weightlifters, strongman competitors, and anyone who is serious about strength training. Matt's clients include high school and collegiate athletes, powerlifters from novice to elite, and the general population.
Matt is an active member of the USAPL where he serves as a member of the Raw Committee, national referee, and coach. His coaching resume includes:
- Head Coach USA Women’s Open World Team 2010 & 2011 IPF World Championships
- Head Coach USA Men’s Team 2009 IWGA World Games
- Head Coach Atlantic Region, Quest Invitational – 2009 & 2010 Arnold Sports Festival
- Head Coach Midwest Region, Quest Invitational – 2008 Arnold Sports Festival
- Head Coach USA Men’s Team 2008 NAPF North American Regionals
- Assistant Coach USA Men’s Open Team 2005 – 2008, 2010 IPF World Championships
- Assistant Coach USA Men’s & Women’s Teams 2009 IPF Masters World Championships
- Assistant Coach USA Women’s Team 2009 IWGA World Games
- Assistant Coach USA Women’s Team 2008 NAPF North American Regionals
- Assistant Coach USA Women’s Open Team 2003, 2005 – 2008 IPF World Championships
- Personal coach for more than 40 powerlifters from novice to elite
Matt has competed in three different weight divisions, from 198 to 242, and currently competes in the 220-pound weight class. He is a 4-time Maryland state champion and won the 2004 USAPL American Open Powerlifting Championships. Matt's articles focus on various aspects of strength training and powerlifting. Comments, discussion, and questions about these articles or any other strength endeavor are always welcome and may be sent to MLGary72@gmail.com
For additional information about SSPT, please visit http://www.supremesportspt.com or follow their videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/SupremeSportsPT
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