My name is Josiah Robles. I am an elite level powerlifter, certified personal trainer via NASM, a certified barbell coach via Pre-Script, a Pre-Script level-1 coach, and a student of Exercise Science.

My own lifting journey started about 9 years. Those early days were filled with struggle and self-doubt. Unfortunately, like most I battled with extreme body image issues. However, this drove me to lift more, go further, and smash the barriers both physical and mental that were holding me back.

I really didn’t know what I wanted to do with lifting, all I knew is that it brought me a new kind of peace and joy that was unique. From the community of lifters, the very easily trackable progress, and the thrill of lifting something insanely heavy, competing became the next step. To date my heaviest lifts in a competition are a 606lb squat, 385lbs bench, and a 727lb deadlift. But even now the drive to do more grows inside me.

It is because of this that transitioning from athlete to coach came naturally as I wanted to share the wealth of knowledge I had gained. I immersed myself in the science of strength training, learning program design, nutrition, and the psychology of lifting. As a coach, my mission was clear: to instill the same fiery determination in others that I had found in myself.

My athletes aren’t just lifting weights; they’re building confidence, smashing their own barriers, and realizing that the only limit is the one they set for themselves. I’ve witnessed transformations beyond the physical—mental fortitude, community, and empowerment. Each success story fuels my passion to guide others on their journeys.

In the end my ambition and drive to grow as a lifter fuels my commitment to helping others do the same. This is why the acronym S.E.T.T. stands for “Sleepy Eyes Thicc Thighs.” It recognizes the tiring work that is needed to achieve the goals we want. For me it was having thighs the size of tree trunks but whatever it may be for you I am here to help you achieve it.