
Sovereign Minded Coaches
Stanley Murkland
PBs : Squat 640lb - Bench 425lb - Deadlift 755lb
TOTAL : 1,817lb
Hello, my name is Stanley. I am a strength coach from the Los Angeles area with a passion for helping others become the strongest versions of themselves—not just in training or on the platform, but in life.
I specialize in Powerlifting training, having coached athletes at the local, state, and national levels in multiple federations. I have also helped break state and national records. I have been coaching professionally since 2016, and since then, I have helped dozens of individuals work towards and achieve their competitive and personal goals. I am now building a community of athletes and trainees focused on self-improvement and empowerment through Sovereign Strength.
Coaching Experience
Having always been an athlete, I began training at age 15. Over time, strength training became my primary focus, overshadowing all other athletic interests. As my passion for strength grew, I pursued a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Skidmore College, graduating in 2016.
With over 16 years of strength training experience and 8 years of competitive experience in Powerlifting and Strongman, I have achieved a raw 1817lb total and placed Top 10 in the nation in the 125kg Class in 2024, along with a Top 10 placing at Strongman Nationals in 2021.
Background History & Achievements
Justin Taylor
PBs : Squat 600lb , Deadlift 650lb, Bench 347lb
Justin is a seasoned powerlifter having competed as a 83/93/ AND 100kg lifter . Competing at @usapowerlifting Raw Open Nationals in 2019 as a 83kg lifter , he is now looking to compete as a 100kg lifter at Raw Nationals In 2023. He has won the USAPL California state Championship meet 2x as an 83kg lifter , and is currently ranked 5th in California in the 100kg weight class and 47th Nationwide in the USAPL.
B.S. in Exercises Physiology and has worked in the fitness industry the last 10 years.
Background History & Achievements
For coaching inquires please email :
justin.sovereignstrength@gmail.com