RESET Barbell Strength Coaching

Dave is a dream personal trainer. He is professional yet personable, and *very* good at what he does. I got the results I wanted, and also enjoyed the process. I’ve worked with him for 6 months before my wedding. During that time, I trained with him for about two times a week (except for some busy weeks) and trained by myself once a week. I came in with no experience in weight lifting, and at the end of 6 months, I can do almost body-weight barbell squats, became familiar and confident in many weight exercises (e.g., bench press, overhead press). I also got into a nice shape for my wedding dress. Dave was nonjudgmental about my goal (which was mainly aesthetics ;) ), and designed the program towards the goal in the least painful and healthy way. Working with him, I further got interested in fitness, learned much more about diet. There is much fitness information out there (e.g., I watched some Youtube fitness influencers), and it was very helpful to vet such such information with a real expert, Dave. I wasn’t looking for barbell training (simply was looking for a personal trainer nearby), but I’m glad that I get to experience this! Compared to other fitness programs I’ve experienced (e.g., running, swimming, classes like yoga, solid core, orange theory, Barry’s), this was *much* more effective at building muscles. My body composition has changed to have more muscles all around. The sessions also felt a bit like mini therapy session, as Dave often asked about how I’m doing and let me talk through struggles in life. I get to know his clients as well, as he has formed a nice community. I highly recommend him. :)

I started working with Dave during a lull in my training, at a time when I was feeling uninspired by my bodybuilding split and lifting felt like a chore. We immediately reset the major barbell lifts and drilled down on proper form, teeing up a slow and deliberate linear progression. Within a couple months I hit a PR on my high bar squat (at the age of 41), and my other lifts are creeping back up to the PRs I hit in my mid-thirties, with no sign of slowing down. He combines intelligent programming with sensitive and targeted coaching interventions. And he creates an environment that is relaxed and fun, but also disciplined enough to create real progress. As a consequence my attitude towards lifting is totally renewed. I love working out again (Ive been doing this for years), look forward even to the sessions I know will crush me, and feel a huge surge of energy around my workouts. Highly recommend working with Dave.

Training with Dave has been a total game changer, not just for my body but for my mindset too. His ability to balance deep knowledge of strength training with empathy and humor is rare. He gives you a roadmap that’s personal, intentional, and rooted in genuine care for your growth. What stands out most is how consistent and encouraging he is. Dave meets you where you are and still finds a way to push you beyond what you thought was possible. The progress I have made, physically, mentally, and in how I show up for myself is amazing. If you’re looking for someone who will keep it real, challenge you, and make training something you actually look forward to, Dave is it. Easily one of the best decisions I have made for my health and well being.

Dave’s approach to strength training is truly special and unique. He creates a safe space for his clients to transform and quite literally reset physically and emotionally, and enjoy the process while doing it. Dave listens, inspires, and builds community and camaraderie in the gym. It’s clear there's so much intention behind his program because he embodies everything that he preaches and teaches. I’ve worked with personal trainers before, done every type of workout class, and trained on my own but nothing has given me the motivation, accountability, body recomp results, and confidence boost that training with Dave over the past few months has. 10/10 recommend if you are looking to have fun, build strength, and change your life while doing it.

I’ve been training with RESET for 8 years now. From day one, Dave has been incredibly attentive—always focused on my form, careful to tailor every workout so I can get stronger without risking injury. Thanks to his expertise, I’ve never hurt myself, even as I’ve made impressive gains in strength over the years. What sets Dave apart is his consistency and genuine care. He remembers not just my goals but also my limits, constantly tweaking our sessions for steady progress. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, flexible and conscientious strength training coach, I can’t recommend RESET highly enough.