Power Athlete Reviews 

Amazing programming for athletes from high performers to average joes! I was introduced to PA in 2018 and haven’t looked back since. As a Firefighter, PA has given me the strength and movement needed to do the job and walk away without injury. The change in body composition has lead to numerous peers asking what I do in the gym and then hopping on board the PA train, to the point that our department is paying for over 40 FF’s, hopefully doubling that next year, to have access to PA. If you are looking to level up physically, mentally and metabolically then Power Athlete is for you!

I’ve been following power athlete programming since 2017 and recently had a nutrition consult with Ben.

The consult was well worth it! I felt like it was thorough, personalized, and very informative. I feel like I have a decent understanding of nutrition and training, but definitely needed some guidance. He answered all the questions I had and asked good questions of me so he could make the best recommendations to help me reach my goals.

The programming is well thought out and effective. I moved to Jacked Street initially after a neck injury forced me time away from CF. I’ve been on Dragon Slayer since it came out and I dabbled in HAMR for a few months between. My husband even jumped on Jacked Street with me when covid shifted us to at home workouts. He has seen awesome results and several of his SWAT teammates joined in (y’all have been responsible for lots of kicked doors, both literal and metaphorical 😂). I have seen steady progress with all programs, if you put in the work then you will 100% see results. I also love the availability and input you can seek from the coaches, I feel like that’s pretty unique to online/app programming.

Power Athlete has the perfect program for you, no matter what your goals are. Get in shape, grow slabs of muscle, and build athleticism. It’s a one stop shop. Movement guides are at your fingertips tips and there is plenty of help for you if/when you reach out.

the best training programme around for me, these guys know what they're doing

Power athlete is everything they say they are and more. I’ve only received professional service from coaches and support. Their programs are the best I’ve found for whatever my goal has been. I have real world results in the tactical space that proves their programming works. In a world of ever changing fitness trends PA has stuck to their principles since inception and I’m so thankful for that.

They're programming has helped me get stronger, faster, leaner and have more capacity/energy to take on the day. I was doing JohnnieWod for a year and a half and i reached my Bench max that I haven't hit since 7 years ago. Now I hit it easy with no issues. They're programming is well structured and the tips within the Trainheroic app help a lot. They're very responsive and helpful on Trainheroic and the Discord app. I am starting Grindstone because I will be having a child soon. I'm excited for the new program! The 2 Mandatory Days and 3 Optional Days will fit my schedule much better. Thanks John Welbourn and everyone at Power Athlete!

I don't write reviews. Ever. Heck, I don't even write reviews to get free stuff or discount codes... Neither of which PA gives for reviews soo focus up.
I've been following PA programming off and on for years. I get tempted by a shiny thing, discover it's a shiny piece of sh*t, and come back to PA.
A unique thing to PA is the discord. A literal smorgasbord of coaches and fellow athletes (and the big guy himself!) answering questions.
I had some questions, got linked up with Ben S. and after a 1:1 consult with him, I came away with personalized actionable items and a sense that I could truly make noticeable progress towards my specific goals. No fluff, no smoke blowing, and no cookie cutter BS nutrition template you might get somewhere else.
Suffice it to say, if you're not training with Power Athlete, you're wrong.

I worked with Ben Skutnik during his previous stint at PAHQ in 2018. Hit him up again for a nutrition consult when I saw he was back, and I'm glad I did. I found Ben to be more knowledgeable and well-versed in nutrition than previous coaches. He offered common sense, easy to implement diet and supplement changes to help with my situation. Definitely glad Ben is back at Power Athlete

Very effective and simple programming.

Started with Field Strong, did that for a year. Got in the best shape of my life at 40. Wanted to add some muscle, did Jacked Street. Finishing my 1rst 6 week block of Jacked Street. At 41, I’ve gained 6-7 lbs of muscle, my legs are impossible to grow, they are growing. My Deadlift max went from 395 for 1 to 395 for 4 (Lifetime PR), I’m getting closer to benching 300lbs. People think I look “big” at 6ft4 188lbs. I’ve done lots of “hard” programs in the past with other coaches. But the difference with Coach John and Power Athlete is simple. It’s results.

I am active duty army, and have been using dragon slayer for my BJJ growth. I had no idea how much it would improve my ACFT, but over the year I have seen significant growth and increased athletic performance. I recommend power athlete to anyone that’ll listen thank yall

Hello my old friend athleticism. Program hoping and chasing decade old PR's led to a host of strains and pains. Following Bedrock gives me a healthy dose of weight progression and exercise variety while bringing sprinting back to my program. Bedrock is saving me from a "washed-up" title. Well done PA team.

I got jacked,MoFos!

I've been on several Power Athlete programs in the past. Grindstone, Field Strong, HAMR, but so far Jacked Street has been the best for me. As a 46-year-old dad, I want to stay strong and athletic, but also look like I could "be the hammer" if necessary!! The genius of Power Athlete is that all the programs tailor to whatever you want to do! You want to keep working on athleticism, do Field Strong. You want to get strong and jacked, but have limited time, do Grindstone. I'm proud and honored to be a member of the Power Athlete family! Thank you for the great and well written programming!

great value, full trust in the program.

First off, I want to start by saying that I love Power Athlete HQ and their programming. If you’re serious about training and want to take your lifting to the next level, read through each programming to decide which works the best for your lifestyle and goals, and choose a program that fits it. There are plenty to choose from. I’ve ran HAMR off and on for years, but started when John ran CrossFit Football. HAMR is no nonsense training and allowed me to smoke at 16:50 5K run while hitting fat numbers in the gym. I run Jacked Street now for hypertrophy work. My wife hits Grindstone since she teaches yoga 3x a week. This allows her to gain and maintain strength, aesthetics, and tethers directly to abilities required on the mat.

The only thing I would recommend, and it’s something I’ve seen in other programming is: say PAHQ programs use Rogue bands, they program banded exercise; in the exercise notes placing the brand/color/resistance weight there. I personally use EliteFTS bands and the ones I have don’t go up to what Rogues do, so there is some experimentation involved.

Other than that, you dude pack a punch with the training methodology! Keep at it!

Best programming that I’ve found on the internet. I’m a new father but an experienced lifter. I picked Grindstone because of the flexibility. With two mandatory days and occasionally getting in one extra workout, I’m feeling more fit than I was doing another program 5d per week before my son was born. Wish I started sooner.

The Power Athlete system is legit, it gets real results. Pairing their programming with nutrition planning puts you in the best possible position to meet your goals. There is no fluff or BS, just proven methods to developing athleticism, getting strong, and dialing in your nutrition. Working with the Nutrition Coaches built my knowledge, fostered personal accountability, and helped me achieve the results I was aiming for, full stop.

35M with 6 and 2 year olds. I’m a PA, wife is an ER doc. Time is at a premium for us. Grindstone is excellent programming for my situation. I’m making massive gains in my main lifts and having fun doing it. It beats me up but not to the point where I don’t progress or can’t function.