THE VAULT
"I have learned over the years who I am and who has contributed to my success. I have 100% desire, dedication, and determination running through my blood day and night and my success is owed to GOD and EVERYONE who has given me a chance to help them achieve their dreams AND my dreams"---Coach Poe
BELOW ARE SOME MEMORIES OF SERVING OTHERS.
Unfortunately, I have no pictures or videos for the first several years of coaching and competing since cameras and high speed communication were not so readily available as they seem to be in today's world. I am making a special note to those who started me in the right direction.
Powerlifting is my element. I will always continue to leverage the discipline and art of lifitng heavy weight into inspiring, leading, and encouraging others to "create separation" to succeed in life and sports"---Coach Poe
2012 and 2013 LATEST NEWS
COACH POE SETS ANOTHER WORLD RECORD AT PETCO STORE IN TENNESSEE!!!
PUSHPRESSES ONE OF WORLD'S LARGEST ALBINO BURMESE PYTHONS!
"I hope we can do more promotions together on a nationwide scale for PETCO"---Coach Poe
"I have to admit that this pushpress was one of the harder lifts overhead that I have ever executed---the weight distribution was most challenging---nothing ever balanced out---but my technique and experience enabled me to be successful"
---Matt Poe
"Thanks to Petco, Ernie Lanier, and Sterling for the invitation"
The snake was 16 feet, 255 pounds, plus 45 pound bar
"In free weight language, the lift felt like an unbalanced 330 pounds"---Matt Poe
COACH POE PRESSES "320 POUND BARRELLS" 14 REPS TO SET A PERSONAL RECORD
WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR THE RALLY FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH AT MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY
ON OCTOBER 26, 2012
"I thank Brad Gioia and the parents and students of MBA for enabling me to dedicate this lift to Vann Webb class of 2000---it was cold,windy, rainy, and loud---my kind of lifting"---Coach Poe
COACH POE RETURNS TO MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY'S ASSEMBLY
ON OCTOBER 22, 2012 AFTER A 22 YEAR STINT TO PROMOTE THE "320 POUND BARREL LIFT" TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE RALLY FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH
"I was honored and flaterred to return to MBA. The hardest part of my return speach was following Pulitzer Price Winner Jon Meacham...bending a frying pan gave me my only chance to capture attention..."---Coach Poe
COACH POE LIFTS "TO INSPIRE" PROSPECT, INC. EMPLOYEES LEBANON, TENNESSEE
PROSPECT, INC. provides support services and employment to people who have disabilities or other barriers to personal independence.
"It was awesome! Being able to serve as an inspiration to Prospect. Inc. was an experience that few will ever get a chance"---Coach Poe
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
COACH POE REPS 275 POUND FOR 17 REPS IN BARREL PRESS
AT NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE IN TENNESSEE
MARCH 23, 2012
Coach Poe to be Guest Speaker and Demonstrator
SATURDAY MARCH 24, 2012
Coach Poe invited to lift in the 2012 Arnold Classic
"Being invited once was a great accomplishment for me after a huge injury. Being invited for the second time will be another opportunity to build great memories"---Matt Poe
RECENT EVENTS
Click Here To Watch Coach Poe's Motivational Speech at Cumberlnd University
(Left to Right) Head of Strength and Conditioning Brad Lokey, Athletics Director Ron Pavan, Matt Poe
Coach Poe With 198 Pound Champion Tommy Chadwell Congrats!
Coach Poe With Bill Frazier of the United States Special Forces
SEPTEMBER 2011 VIDEO OF THE MONTH
Coach Poe Handles 310 Pounds With Omega Force in Mount Juliet, Tennessee
OCTOBER 2011 VIDEO OF THE MONTH
Coach Poe Mentors Gentry Hale in the Art of The Pushpress
NOVEMBER 2011 VIDEO OF THE MONTH
Coach Poe Continues To Mentor Gentry Hale in The Art of The Pushpress
Rain Does Not Stop Squat Day
DECEMBER VIDEO OF THE MONTH
Coach Poe Speaks About Character Development and Creating Separation at Cumberland University
BELOW: Sports Caster Rudy Kalis Interviews Matt Poe About His 2009 Back Injury, Rehabilitation, and Competing Again
"I hope this piece INSPIRES someone out there who has been debilitated by a back injury and seeks some motivation to recover. Create Separation! Thank you Rudy Kalis and Channel 4 for helping to make a difference"---Coach Poe
Coach Poe Sets New Record 310 Pounds For 12 Reps in DrumPress
At The 2011 Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois
NEWS: June 5, 2011 Television Interview Inside Sports 10:30pm Channel 4
Inspiration Through Injury - Rudy Kalis of Channel 4 Sports Interviews Coach Poe On His Back Injury in 2009 and His Road To Recovery to Lift Again at The 2011 Arnold Classic!!
April 29, 2011: Coach Poe Executes a Drum Lift at the Bowling Green Hot Rods Minor League Baseball Game
"I enjoyed seeing the faces of the crowd and their astonishment as I executed this lift...since the venue was full of baseball fans and not the normal powerlifting and strongman crowd. Randy Richie and his ministry surely made a difference in people's lives tonight..."---Matt Poe
PICTURES OF THE WEEK
Elie King and Brannon Poe demonstrate their commitment to ab work.
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Coach Poe approaches the drums in Kentucky.
Warm up to work.
(Front to Back) Eli King, Robert Garston, Will Godwin, Franklin Garston, Hayden Snyder, James Elliot, and Tyler Franks (standing) rest during a technical workout in the sand.
COUNTDOWN TO NEW MATTPOE.COM WEBSITE > 15 DAYS
Below: Coach Poe Prepares To Press A Circus Dumbbell For The 2011 Superman
"This thing is brutal...grip, balance, and massiveness. I was very happy to at least get it over my head for my first time to ever to execute this lift. I now have to work on a true one handed pushpress"---Coach Poe
SANDPIT PICTURES
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Eli King sprints as Coach Poe looks on.
Robert, Eli, James, Hayden, Tyler, Franklin, Will, and Jack stretch after a grueling workout as Coach Poe commands the stretch.
"The thing with circus dumbbells is the length and the large grip of them aside from weighing a ton which adds the activation of muscles and balance not normally used with traditional dumbbells. I'll practice with my traditional 200s and then incorporate this circus dumbbell in order to give a great show at the Superman---Coach Poe
Coach Poe To Overhead Lift At The Superman Celebration!
"I am very excited to travel with the Omega Force Team to be a part of the Superman Celebration. I have always loved super heros, especially "The Hulk", but we all started out watching Superman. Anything that Warner Brothers and Metropolis is a part will be exciting. I will train hard to give the audience a great show of STRENGTH"---Coach Poe
Click On Picture Below For More Information
Below: All the sand training pays off for "Big Leaguer" Chris Jackubauskas as he bumps his catcher during spring ball with the Baltimore Orioles.
2011 ARNOLD UPDATE:
SUNDAY: COACH POE TOPS HIS PREVIOUS DAY'S WORK OF 300 X 11 REPS AND DOES 300 X 12 REPS!
"Considering I never trained for "reps" for this demonstration, I was literally gone on my 7th rep on the second day. I had nothing but heart. I just kept asking God to get me to the next rep and before I knew it I had hit 12 reps with 300 pounds and my back, hips, and shoulders were still in tact. My perfect practice of my form paid off as well. I know I could get more reps with more focused "rep" training..."---Coach Poe
"I want to thank Randy Richie and the rest of the TEAM for presenting me with the opportunity to lift with them at the Arnold. I am grateful for all the new friendships as fellow men of the metal"---Coach Poe
Below is a video of Coach Poe's 2 day overhead pressing at The Arnold
"It was awesome! I felt a lot of power, had great timing, and a lot of help from God and my Nashville supporters...thank you for making the trip.."----Coach Poe
SATURDAY: COACH POE EXECUTES A NEVER DONE BEFORE "DRUM" PUSH PRESS WITH 300 POUNDS X 11 REPETITIONS
COACH POE TO LIFT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (VIDEOS TO COME)
COACH POE PART OF TEAM TO ESCORT Arnold Schwarzenegger
"I did not think the TERMINATOR needed any protection"---Coach Poe
BELOW COACH POE PACKS HIS BAGS FOR THE ARNOLD
COACH POE INVITED TO LIFT IN "THE 2011 ARNOLD"
"I am pumped...what we do in life echoes in eternity....I am going to give it my best shot"---Coach Poe
Hope Hines Interviews Matt Poe On Sports Performance Development, Powerlifting, Creating Separation, and Lymphedema Treatment In A (4) Segment Video
Click Here To View Entire Interview
Below: Segment (1) Prelude
Road To The Arnold Training Clip Below
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"I just keep moving forward...heart"---Coach Poe
PICTURES OF THE WEEK
Stephanos finishes the 4th leg of a power pyramid on his knees in 20 degree weather.
Franklin Road's Thomas Fortune does lateral plank drills with medballs with Hayden Snyder as a spot.
Father Ryan's Hayden Snyder is perfect in all planes, horizontal, vertical, and sagittal.
Coach Poe with two professional, happy baseball players, Chris Jakubauskas and Mike Fisher.
Pros and the Future Pros
Left to right: Brodie Poe, Chris jakubauskas, Brannon Poe, Mike Fisher
The innerworkings of the mind of an athlete
COACH POE WORKS WAY BACK UP TO 320 POUNDS ON THE PUSHPRESS
1 Year After Back Injury
Sets were: 225x15,300x2,320x1x3
"I thank God for keeping me safe. I felt like I could have pushed a whole lot more. My back felt strong, my push was very fast, and I experienced no pain. All the rehab and pain paid off. I know now I am confiedent in pushing more weight as the weeks progress"---Coach Poe
COACH POE INVITED TO LIFT IN "THE ARNOLD"
"Considering I could not walk last September of 2009 or do any kind of overhead presses, I am so grateful to be a part of the Arnold. The best of the best in the world of powerlifting and strongman will be at the Arnold. To be at the Arnold with these men is a honor. I thank Randy Richey for this opportunity. I am living proof that you can overcome adversity and injury through the will of God and a lot of heart and live to compete and to win again. I'll never quit...see you there----Coach Poe
WILL BE DEMONSTRATING OVERHEAD LIFTS ON STAGE
WITH RANDY RICHEY AND THE OMEGA FORCE STRENGTH TEAM
BELOW COACH POE AND HOPE HINES DISCUSS SPORTS PERFORMANCE,CREATING SEPARATION,AND CANCER
HOPE HINES TO INTERVIEW COACH POE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT OCTOBER, 6, 2010
NEWS CHANNEL 5+ 8:00PM TO 9:00PM
911 Remembered
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
"MICKEY HITER INTERVIEWS COACH POE ON TRAINING ATHLETES, BEING A COMPETITOR AND CREATING SEPARATION"
1510 AM WLAC RADIO
SUNDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 12, 9PM
Tommy Chadwell (Left, Strength Coach at UT Chattanooga), Brad Lokey (Right, A Fast Rising Strength Coach in the USA From UT Chattanooga) and Matt Poe (Middle) hit a leg workout on the patio in the rain.
"I congratulate Tommy Chadwell for receiving a scholarship and would give my endorsement to Brad Lokey as on of the next great strength coaches in the USA. Brad would be a valuable asset to any program. I know he will get his chance soon..."...Coach Poe
Below Clips Of Coach Poe's Weightlifting During Back Rehab
"I worked so hard to be able to do any of the weights in these clips during my rehabilitation against all the doctor's orders. This training surely took all my heart and God's blessing just to begin to lift again...I hope this video serves as an inspiration to all my athletes"....Coach Poe
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COACH POE CONTINUES HIS HARD WORK TO PREPARE FOR "BIG BERTHA" COMING THIS SUMMER WITH 500 POUND SLED WALKS WORKING HIS WAY TO 1,000 POUNDS
"YOU CANNOT GET A STRONGER HEART WITHOUT PUSHING THROUGH PAIN"...COACH POE
BELOW THE SUNDAY RUNNING GROUP AFTER A BRUTAL SAND WORKOUT
Montgomery Bell Academy, Brentwood High School, Christ Presbyterian, and Nashville Storm athletes all work side by side under Coach Poe's instruction.
"I am proud of these guys. These guys are real men doing a real work"...Coach Poe.
COACH POE GRADUATES FROM PHYSICAL THERAPY AFTER 5 MONTHS OF BLOOD,SWEAT,AND TEARS!
"The Question is: Are you ready?"
"THANK YOU TRENT NESSLER AND THE BAPTIST SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF FOR GETTING ME TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN START TRAINING AGAIN. THE BELOW VIDEO IS FOR YOU"...MATT POE
TO ALL MY ATHLETES: NEVER QUIT!!
MAN vs SNAKE
Saturday, March 6, 2010 Coach Poe Makes Official Comeback With A Snake Lift Over 300 Pounds
"I accept this challenge with pleasure and look at this lift as my official comeback lift after my injury from last September of 2009. I am very grateful to be at this point after literally hundreds of hours of physical therapy and promise to give the audience a spectacular show at ROCKETOWN"...Coach Poe
WORKING BACK TO THE TOP
Coach Poe hits 280 pounds as he continues to get stronger during his herniated disk rehabilitation----"It was easy, but very scary at the same time...I still lack great hip drive, but I thank God for the strength to make a comeback"----Caoch Poe
"I am very grateful to be pushpressing again. My strength is still there...I just have to be patient during this rehab time and visualize "heavy weight" again....225 pounds is better than 45 pounds a few weeks ago..I am definitely making progress weekly".....Matt Poe
"This jump was the most difficult thing I have done in therapy, but I ended up about 30 inches off the ground landing on a 10 inch box for 45 reps. I left the therapy center "pain free" as well. I have not deadlifted yet, but this is a great sign. This workout came the day after I pulled sleds at Vanderbilt for 400 yards. I hope this inspires anyone who is in recovery.....you can do it!! The mirror says it all!!"----Coach Poe
102 days ago I was injured. On the 90th day and after hundreds of hours of rehab, I pressed 45 pounds for 10 reps. Yesterday, the 101th day, I pressed 190 for 10 reps. The doctors said there was a good chance that I'd never pushpress again. I guess they did not take into account the human "heart".
BELOW IS THE HEART AND SOUL IT TAKES TO OVERCOME INJURY AND WIN AGAIN
45 DEGREE WATER...ENOUGH SAID...
104.5 THE ZONE INTERVIEWS MATT POE ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 26, 6AM TO 7AM
TOPIC > SPEED DEVELOPMENT FOR ATHLETES
DON'T MISS IT! YOU WANTED IT!
THE ATHLETES PARENTS SHOW
MATT POE'S LATEST PROGRESS DURING BACK REHABILITATION BELOW - A Must See...
"This workout was my Christmas present come early. I'm just battling through bench from foot platforms (by the way, I hate this non competition form...but I have to do what I have to do), but am most happy about no pain as I literally work back up from the bottom on the pushpress. Thanks Coach Wade Johnson, Trent Nessler, Doctor Burris and Doctor Petty. We have come along way and I have many victories to come. Welcome to a champions heart"----Matt Poe
2009 FLASHBACK VIDEO BELOW BASED ON 1245 REQUESTS - THANK YOU
"This "Never Quit" attitude has made Matt Poe one of the most respected men in the "PushPress" and the "Sports Performance World. He is a real "strongman". His capibilities to master any required lifts is a sign of "true strength"....Dan Deferno..
"I am willing to die in competition and I almost did in September of this year"....Coach Poe
2009 FLASHBACK PICTURE BASED ON 2111 REQUESTS THANK YOU
"12 weeks ago I could not walk. Today, December 17, God gave me the ability to use my pushpress talent again with a clean and press of 45 pounds and 30 reps with no pain. The road now begins to compete again. My biggest fear of picking the weight up off the ground was onvercome and the press felt excellent. 2 hours of pool every day, 2 hours of PT, and a few hours in the weightroom a night has paid off....the last 1%"....Matt Poe
Kay Beats Cancer To Return To Football
(Click Here For ESPN STORY)
"Kay regained his strength quickly by working with personal trainer Matt Poe, who played football at Tennessee. Kay also had his father, former Auburn linebacker Jim, to thank"....By Jared Zwerling, ESPN RISE
"James Kay epitomizes my entire philosophy of "Conquering" the "Last 1%" with "Heart" to "Create Separation". I am proud to have played a small part in his victory against cancer. I love him like a little brother. Keep it up brother!!"....Coach Poe
BACK TO WORK
BELOW IS COACH POE'S 4TH BENCH WORKOUT DURING REHABILITATION
"I remain in pain. I don't like the bench form at all and it is very scary trying to find out how far I can push my back and especially my hip drive which I don't have at all. I am still very weak and can still do no leg work, but gaining ground. I will pushpress again"----Coach Poe
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Major Leaguer and right-handed reliever Chris Jakubauskas of the former Seattle Mariners and now Pittsburgh Pirates executes a biomechanical warmdown drill as he finishes his workout.
"I already like Chris's attitude. Anyone who meets me for the first time in the sandpit and likes it (lol), is an instant winner in my book"....Coach Poe
The above picture is in honor of Chuck "The Truck" Braxton during Thanksgiving week. I always open with an honory 500 pounds no matter how big the jump to the next attempt. Chuck would never let me leave the gym until I repped out 500 pounds. He was a true "hero". I love you Coach. See you on the grand paltform one day....Coach Poe
PICTURES OF THE WEEK BELOW
Terry and Preston finish Preston's workout with full "Rocky Style" situps.
James Seabury executes his "Rocky Style" situps with absolutely zero help!
Harrison Kisber executes excellent knee raise, hand passing the hip, knuckle to shoulder height, and keeping his 90 degree reference points. He has worked extremely hard to become a better sprinter and to achieve more confidence in his running abilities. We are very proud of Harrison!
Our friend and "Inspiration" Pat Rooney "Creates Separation" in Coach Poe's weightroom. Pat has knows the meaning of "The Last 1%".
Tommy Chadwell, Coach Poe, and Jim Chadwell on the Patio training for Tommy's first meet in December.
COACH POE TO SPEAK ON:
"THE PHYSICS AND BIOMECHANICS OF SPEED DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH FITNESS FOR INJURY PREVENTION AND PERFORMANCE, AND GROUP TRAINING FOCUSING ON STEP, JUMP, AND LAND TRAINING
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA
OCTOBER 9TH AND 10TH 2009
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!!!
THE BELOW VIDEO IS A GLIMPSE OF COACH POE'S ONE ARMED BARBELL TRAINING
In other words...HEART!
THE BELOW VIDEO IS COACH POES PATENTED "TURNING PUSHPRESS"
WARNING: Do not try this lift without proper coaching and spotters.
Matt Poe executes his second set of his patented "Turning Pushpress". He warms up with a few reps of 280 before turning. This exercise is a test of full body strength, especially abdominals, lumbo pelvic hip complex, and every type of grip strength.
COACH POE DEFEATS ALBINO PYTHON!!!
"The lift was actually harder than last year. I performed when I had to... under "Pressure"... and in the jaws of the "Unknown". My thousands of hours each year of practicing technique paid off AGAIN...."
"Thank God".....Coach Poe
179 pounds was on the bar, 150 pound snake, totaling 329 pounds!
THANKS TO: My dad, Martin Poe and my nephew Marty Poe, "The Snake Hunter" Ernie Lanier, Bill Frazier (My Spotter), Johnny Beal (Spotter), Tommy Chadwell, Angelia Johnson, and Nashville Shores.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Hunter Beal who did an excellent job on filming the event. This film was used by Rudy Kalis on "Sports Extra" on channel 4 news. Great job Hunter!!
THANK YOU FOR ALL WHO CAME TO SEE ME THIS YEAR. I APPRECIATE YOU!!! THE MEMORIES WILL LAST FOREVER!!
NEWS: COACH POE HAS BEEN INVITED BACK TO NASHVILLE SHORES TO ATTEMPT TO PUSH PRESS AN ALBINO PYTHON.
MAN VS. SNAKE 2
SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2009 - 1:00PM
"I continue to hate snakes. Same as last year, I am going to concentrate on excellent push press form and make this attempt to crush this snake and humiliate the snake as I would in a competition......unless he bites me and then I'll make an attempt to kill it..."
COME ENJOY THE SPECTACLE!!!
Dear Visitors,
We are currently re-building, re-organizing, and re-designing the site.
We will keep a handful of "pages" to be seen.
All "CURRENT VIDEOS" will be posted on this page like normal as well as a dedicated page called "CURRENT VIDEOS".
"I look forward to launching this SUPERSITE that will include all divisions of my business".
"I appreciate all your support and all the viewers in other countries.
This site is successful because of you, especially my ATHLETES"!
The thousands of PICTURES and VIDEOS are SAVED and will be back SOON!!!
THANK YOU.
CREATE SEPARATION! CONQUER THE LAST 1%! AND FIND YOUR HEART!
REMEMBER….YOU SAW IT HERE FIRST!
SINCERELY,
MATT POE, SPORTS PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AND CHAMPION POWERLIFTER
"The above picture is just a reminder that "our working hard" is a lot BETTER than "your working hard".
Below are "Current Videos"!
Enjoy and "Quit Crying"!
"Let's call this a "Poeup". This was my first attempt at this movement. I can tell you that my abs, hips, and balance were challenged, not to mention, my lower back and delts. I really feel like a created separation in these attempts. I was in normal man's weather though...not winner's weather.....I look forward to 100 plus degrees and all the humidity the atmosphere can dish out"....Coach Poe
Coach Poe demonstrates his "Poepull" with 380 pounds. Yes you are seeing this "Poepull" for the first time.
"The work in both directions is not for the weak of "heart". The hips, thighs, glutes, shoulders, chest, and grip is getting killed. Perfect training for any type of deadlift. This type of training makes my "best" definitely better than your "best".....Coach Poe
Coach Poe finishes his last set of 5 reps with 280 pounds. This dedication took over three hours.
"The worst thing about this dedication was that it was not in "winner's weather". It was only 90 degrees on the patio with no humidity. This reason is why I did so many sets as well as training my strength endurance at a sub maximal level.....I am really coming after YOU this year..."Coach Poe
COACH POE TO SPEAK ON:
"THE BIOMECHANICS OF SPEED DEVELOPMENT, MICRO AND MACRO PERIODIZATION FOR POWERLIFTING, AND TRAINING ENERGY SYSTEMS EFFECTIVELY FOR SPORT"
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA
AMERICAN FITNESS AND PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION
OCTOBER 9TH AND 10TH 2009
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Coach Poe prepares as one of MTV's camera-men is in his face.
Sport conditioning
Fitness therapy
Sports performance nutrition
Receiving the "Top Talent" award from Iron Mountain Sports for his Sports Illustrated sponsored NFL Experience, "Speed For The Game" promotion, Matt has earned a reputation for being able to entertain and educate in a "live audience" setting.
He is currently in the process of expanding his program, The Poe Course, into many new sports labs across the United States.He is formerly the director for strength and speed development for the following promotional tours and organizations across the United States and Mexico:
3. The WWF/XFL Axcess Spalding Sponsored - Houston, Texas
1. Saint Thomas Health Services and Baptist Hospital
2. Through The Green Golf Academy, Franklin, Tennessee
3. Southern Ice Lightning AAA Midget League Hockey
Team,Brentwood,Tennessee.
9. Various High Schools and Colleges in the USA.
10. National Sports Agency
Matt's instructive 80 segment show on speed and strength development, "Full Speed", was shot with former Titan Chris Sanders on ESPN2.
Point Protocol.com
He has been involved with projects that include persons and organizations such as Tennessee Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher, Tennessee Titan's President Jeff Diamond, Kansas City Chiefs Coach Mike White, Former Superbowl Kicker Raul Allegre, Nashville Predators Owner Craig Leipold, Former Oakland Raider Kenny Stabler, The Ingram Group, Baptist Hospital, the American Basketball League, the Tennessee Sports Security Group, Reliable Resources Inc, and Tennessee Titan's Head Strength Coach Steve Watterson.
He continues to be a strong spokesperson on behalf of children's charities and continuing wellness through youth fitness. He is an official spokesperson for New Life Lodge Addiction Center in Dixon, Tennessee.
The Below Videos Are Archived Videos and Pictures of Coach Poe's Lifting, Coaching, et al.
Please Enjoy This Archived List
We Have Left Them RAW As Requested By Our Site Visitors
Remember Young Lifters: The Professional Trapbar is a minimum of 75 pounds empty with FAT GRIPS and is ALWAYS Lifted with the HANDLES DOWN
Give the page a minute to download.
Below, Hope Hines interviews Matt Poe on SportsLine as they talk about Sports Performance Development, Creating Separation, Powerlifting, and Lymphedema Treatment
"I hope that you watch this interview to learn about the different aspects of my life that I have a passion. Thank you Hope for the interview. I owe my present positions to my past and present athletes...you have taught me a lot...keep Creating Separation"---Coach Poe
This is a great interview to get acquainted with Coach Poe.
Segment (1)
Segment (2)
Segment (3)
Segment (4)
"The flu tried to overcome my body, but my mind placed me into another world"---Matt Poe
LEARN! WATCH BOTH VIDEOS! QUIT CRYING!
310 Pound Overhead Press - Week 3 - Dallas Training
"Today I felt as strong as an ox. It was a little below 40 degrees outside and windy which made it feel colder. My takeoff was very powerful, but my left arm is behind which causes the bar to sway into horrible form. My line of power was so strong that I ended up pulling out of it with not too much trouble"----Matt Poe
The camera battery went dead and unfortunatlely we did not get the finish on film, but this is a great example of recovery.
"The weighted pullup is another test of true starting strength. Your true back strength is tested to the MAX"---Matt Poe
"The Trap Bar deadlift is for sure, to me, harder than the straight bar deadlift. There is no flex and little chance to recover from any type of change in the line of power. This lift is much harder to nail a missed attempt as well. The lower back stress is enormous"---Matt Poe
The attempt below is after a prior miss with less weight.
The below benchpress is the "only" form that is acceptable in competition and is perfectly executed by Matt Poe, no shirt, no sinking the bar into the chest, and complete control ----RAW!
"True strength in the benchpress can only be achieved using the below form. All other tricks and shirts is not acceptable. I would like to see high schools, colleges, and pro athletes adopt this real test of strength using the correct form"---Matt Poe
"If you are not using the below form, you are not executing a real benchpress. All the great benchers appreciate this form. All the others are LOST"---Matt Poe
"I am trying to lead by example"---Matt Poe
This pull was done with terrible form. I had a bad day on form, but the strength in my lower back felt good. As Josh Bryant would say, "If it comes off the ground, no matter the form, you have to complete the lift"---Matt Poe
Scott McBean took the time to take the video above.
Thanks Scott!---Matt Poe
"Today my left bicep was killing me. My intensity was down. I just got the weight I needed to keep my cycle on track. Thanks Curtis for the video"---Matt Poe
"If you look closely, my right arm extends quickly waiting on the left bicep to relax. I had to come back down on the right side momentarily to let my left catch up. This technique throws my balance off, but as you can see, I recovered"---Matt Poe
The below is my second rep.
"I am very proud of the dedication that it took to finish this workout in the THUNDER AND RAIN"---Matt Poe
"Cooper had his first taste of true STRENGTH TRAINING in 5 years today with me. He did not CRY very much. Great job Cooper!"---Coch Poe
"I am de-loading this week on my pulls ending with a light shrug workout with 505"----Matt Poe
"Congrats Big Man! Excellent Barspeed"
"Never Rest"
Videos Below
A few days after the Texas meet....
"It is highly suggested that you watch the below video disclaimer for your safety and the safety of www.mattpoe.com"
"The trapbar is always a challenge to me. My goal is to protect my back so I can come back and Coach. I will take this lift any day, especially with an injury"---Matt Poe
"I like to watch Coach Poe work on this lift. He puts a lot of effort into learning the finer points of this lift"---Coach Smith
"Benchpress was most painful at the 2006 Texas Strongest Man Competition. I only benched every other week during training. I was happy with this rep on this particular day"---Coach Poe
"Matt is a natural presser. I get rather frustrated training with Matt because it looks like he is never trying"---Jake Braxton
The below lift is Coach Poe training his Push Press. He executes 300 x 4 reps.
"I could have repped out 330 today, but I am working slowly to get to singles with much heavier weight. I want 400 pounds x 1!"---Matt Poe
"The most positive thing is that I have dropped 5 pounds in body weight and continue to get stronger"---Matt Poe
Below is Coach Poe's set of 305 for 5 reps. This was his second set. He was not satisfied with his first set.
"I had a lack of intensity in my first set which was a mental breakdown. I pride myself on my mental power. The 3rd rep in this set was my best. I probably could have done 7 reps, but I am still nursing a bad left shoulder". ---Matt Poe
Awesome!
September 20, 2006
With a hurt trap, back, and neck, Matt Poe explodes 320 pounds for 3 reps.
What else can be said?---Webmaster
The "ZERCHER SQUAT" is one of the hardest lifts on the body internally and from head to toe. Matt Poe squats 505 pounds with relative ease, considering he has not done them in 7 months.
The below video is Matt's RECOVERY from the above lift. Take note athletes of the importance of his ACTIVE RECOVERY.
Often times, vision is not clear and heart rate is very fast after the load of ZERCHER'S. A lifter must be very experienced in his effort to rest.
WARNING TO ALL VIEWERS:
DO NOT EVER WALK WITH WEIGHT OVER YOUR HEAD. THE INJURY RATE IS EXTREMELY HIGH. MATT POE IS A PROFESSIONAL. DO NOT ATTEMPT WALKING WITH WEIGHT OVER YOUR HEAD.
BELOW: 330 POUNDS AT LOW INTENSITY.
"10 BEING HIGHEST INTENSITY, I WAS PROBABLY AROUND 5 IN THE LIFT BELOW WITH ALL ARMS BASICALLY"---M POE
OCTOBER 10, 2006
"In training, you must be able to train heavily at low intensity levels as to save your energy for personal records and meet records. I practice this technique. The best strength athletes can increase their levels of intensity as one increases the volume on a TV. I will hit 400 by next May."---Matt Poe
"Strongman type events are odd in nature. Your body must be perfected to stabilize heavy weights in every position. The ab strength must be incredible. This reason is why I am excited to have the chance to compete against these types of strength athletes in Texas"---Matt Poe
WORKOUT CLIPS OF MATT POE
BELOW:ROUND 1 - YES IT IS FREEZING!
WARNING:DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS CIRCUIT WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION. YOU WILL GET HURT.
REMEMBER: YOU SAW MATT POE DO THIS FIRST.
THANKS TO MARK HENESSE FOR VIDEO HELP AND AUDIO HELP
"My first round is 350 POUNDS on the trapbar, 150 POUNDS on the leg curl, and 110 POUNDS on the dumbbell deadlifts. I superset all lifts. The work time is about 5 minutes. I complete around 30 reps in each round. My intensity is about a 5 on a scale of 10"---Matt Poe
BELOW: ROUND 3
SAME WEIGHTS - A FEW LESS REPS
The Secret To An Explosive Pushpress - Watch Both Videos Below
WARNING: DO NOT EVER ATTEMPT THIS LIFT. YOU WILL GET INJURED.
JUST REMEMBER: YOU SAW MATT POE DO THIS EXERCISE FIRST.
October 18, 2006
Music By Wang Chung. What Garbage. What happened to this guy in the 80's? ---Webmaster
Below: Set Number One
"At the beginning of cycles, I like to train with lighter weight with no leg drive with 10 sets of work. This is by far the best shoulder exercise to prepare for the overhead press. You must have excellent ab strength"---Matt Poe
Below: Set Number Ten
"The above was set number 10. I had no physical strength left. Only mental strength worked at this point. I did well on this set since recently discovering a new mental drive"---Matt Poe
BELOW:ROUND 1 - YES IT IS FREEZING!
WARNING:DO NOT EVER ATTEMPT THE BELOW EXERCISE. YOU WILL DAMAGE YOUR KNEE.
REMEMBER: YOU SAW MATT POE DO THIS FIRST.
THANKS TO MARK HENESSE FOR VIDEO HELP AND AUDIO HELP
"I had never done this lift before. Nor, have I ever seen this lift done by anyone else. This lift does not exist. I will never attempt this lift again. I probably should have blown my knee out. Think about what you are watching. The challenge is getting your feet under you. What an intense and dangerous movement"---Matt Poe
"My first round is 350 POUNDS on the trapbar, 150 POUNDS on the leg curl, and 110 POUNDS on the dumbbell deadlifts. I superset all lifts. The work time is about 5 minutes. I complete around 30 reps in each round. My intensity is about a 5 on a scale of 10"---Matt Poe
"The below video is the start of a mini cycle called PAIN TRAINING- reps of 5 or less with 60 to 80 percent of a light max"---Webmaster
"I figure the more pain I can tolerate, the more I can give to my opponents. By the way, gripping a 75 pound trapbar is enough pain in itself"---M Poe
"Most people have regular office furniture. Matt has an office in Belle Meade that is furnished with a squat rack, bench press, cardio equipment, pulldown machine, dumbbells, and an ab machine, not to mention MIRRORS"----Webmaster
"My office furniture is a tribute to my passion. Why would I want real furniture? Every now and then I like to hit a set of pushpress or abs while working on my business instead of taking a smoke break or walking outside as some people do"----Matt Poe
"A good example is the below video. I needed a break from crunching numbers and invoicing"
Mark Poe of Mark Poe Builders kindly narrates for me.
BELOW: NEVER BENCH WITHOUT A SPOT
"These presses are good training presses, but poor competition presses. I merely use this form to help facilitate bar speed off the chest and build eccentric control"---Matt Poe
"I actually hit maybe a 7 on the intensity scale. Working out at 4 in the morning in the winter in my garage can be a very humbling experience, especially with my friend the mega hex trapbar"---Matt Poe
"Enjoy the Rocky I music from 19....whatever. I cannot believe this guy works out with this garbage"---Webmaster forwww.mattpoe.com
WARNING: DO NOT EVER BENCH WITHOUT A SPOT
10 Set With 370 pounds
"I have officially started to train for the RAW DOG WORLD TOUR. I have top be prepared to rep heavy weight and max out. I am getting ready for any challenger to try to beat me in either case. I do not think anyone can beat my team."---Matt Poe
17 Degrees In The Garage - JUST WORK!!
WORLD TOUR RAW DOG TEAM NAMED BELOW
Just another day of playing around with 300---Webmaster.
"I am just playing right now. My quest to 400 will begin soon. Be patient." ----Coach Poe
WORKING THE GRIP
"Sets of 10 with 335 pounds - NO WRAPS"
"I always try to save the hardest minor exercise for last because the end is where the thought of quitting usually occurs"---Coach Poe
"Grip is all about thumb strength. Wraps defeat that purpose. I rarely train with wraps."----Coach Poe
WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT THIS LIFT
"The above video was my 10th set of 10 with my first 5sets with 295 for 8 and my last 5sets toying around with 240 for 10reps on the pushpress. I thought I would go lite and have a little fun. I practiced a speed technique the first 3 reps, then lockouts, then my stablization turning rep. Sorry PHDs, can't learn this technique in your books"---Matt Poe
"This was my 10th set with 295, probably 300 with all the rust. I am working on about a 4 intensity level this day. Luckily, my mind was in it enough to push the weight up for 5 sets of 10 with 295 and another 5 sets of 7 with 295"---Coach Poe
"Again, I am doing 10 set training with 290. This is my 10th set. I went the first 5 sets of 10 reps and the last 5 sets I went 5,5,5,6, and 8 reps. My intensity still remains low, but it is still more than what you do on your best day!!!----Coach Poe
"Repping the trapbar is most challenging, especially with no chalk, and 545 pounds. This was my tenth set. My lower back was not working. I swear my shoulders did most of the pulling along with my thumbs....HEART"----Coach Poe
"Yes, I love to pushpress. It is the only lift left besides the deadlift that the sport of Powerlifting has not destroyed. Nothing better than the 12th set, Boston, and good old fashioned PAIN"---Coach Poe
"Working on 13 set protocols...finishing like a champ...Here is my rep scheme for 13 sets...10,10,10,10,9,8,9,9,8,7,6,6,...7 on the last set."----Coach Poe
WARNING: Never lift with a space heater in the heat!!
"The first hot day on the patio of 2007. I made sure the temp in my work area was over 100 degrees with my white space heater. This was my 12th set of 3 with 507 pounds. I did these sets with 45 secs rest in between. I actually felt like throwing up"---Coach Poe
WARNING: EVERY TIME I WORKOUT, YOU ARE BECOMING MORE DISTANT
"This was my 5th set of 20 reps with 68 seconds rest in between each set and an EXTRA 1 rep for my competition who continues to fall behind me after every one of my workouts. Heart is built in extreme conditions, NOT non-extreme conditions"----Coach Poe
"This was my 20th set of modified box squats with 1 minute intervals. The weight was light, but I was working on straining the lower back as much as I could as you can see with the bend in the waist. This was my last exercise after doing 40 sets of pulls with the straight bar and the trapbar combined"-----M Poe
"My first set was 600 for 1. My second set was 655 for 1. I then put on 550 on for the next 9 sets supersetting them with deep dumbbell squats with 120 pound dummbbells for sets of 10. THIS PROGRESSION TOOK 2.5 HOURS. Below is the true meaning of working until failure. My legs, grip, and lower back would not function anymore. Puking also became a henderance in 100 plus degee weather. Most people ran from the heat today and got worse. I embraced the heat today and got better."---Coach Poe
FOLLOW THE PROGRESSION TO FAILURE IN THE BELOW VIDEOS
Set 9 Below
Set 10 Below
Set 11 Below
"I am constantly trying to challenge myself. I try to set myself up for failure at times to strengthen the heart and mind. POWER TIES are 118 seconds of true power and will"----Coach Poe
"I expect all my athletes to try at all times"----Coach Poe
Below Coach Poe powers a 10 foot railroad tie 40 yards in the sand and comes back with a 20 yard power sprint.
Watch Both Videos!!!
"The truest test of "GRIP STRENGTH" is the Thomas Inch. If you have never executed this lift, you will never understand. The mental preparation is just as intense or more than most lifts in competition"---Matt Poe
"My bicep is still injured, but I am pushing through it. I felt as though I could have hit over 350 today. My timing was perfect"---Matt Poe
Thank you Vanderbilt and Curtis Turner, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for spotting me and recording the lift on my video camera.
280 Pounds For 10 Reps
"Don't worry about my weight, worry about my heart. I will crush you with my heart"---Matt Poe
THE BELOW (3) VIDEOS ARE OUTSIDE AT 10:00 AT NIGHT IN THE COLD
EXPERIENCE THE HEART!!!
PLEASE KEEP WEAKENING YOURSELF INSIDE OF A FACILITY!!!
"I did not have a very good training cycle on pushpress before the 2006 Texas Strongest Man Competition due to a bumb rotator in the left arm, but my"Spirit Overcame My Body" to win this event by 25 pounds"---Coach Poe
"This really was not much for Matt. I have seen him do much more than this weight in training, with an injury"---Mark Holland
"There is only one true test of strength throughout the weightlifting world---THE PUSHPRESS"---One Of The Founding Fathers of Weightlifting, Bob Hoffman
"I have to say I was very impressed with Josh Bryant (the winner and Matt's training partner) this weekend. The Overhead Press was incredible. Congrats to him and "little" Matt Poe at 255 pounds. Matt showed a lot of intensity and courage going into his first comp like this one. He had great form on the Overhead Press and was a fast learner on everything else. HE IS A GREAT CREDIT TO HIS PROFESSION."
--- Ed Coan, Considered The Best Powerlifter Ever
"As far as true pressing overhead, from a standing position, this lift is definitely harder than the Olympic Overhead. You have to press the bar from one position strainght up. You don't drop your hips to achieve extension of the arms. This leads to the bar always staying in the same place and never really leaving the start position. The OVERHEAD PRESS from the standing position moves the bar in a complete range of motion"---Matt Poe
The below lift is Matt's 350 pound press in front of the legendary Ed Coan at the 2005 Atlantis Strongest Man In America Contest. This lift holds 3rd place in the Kazmier Format of Powerlifting.We commend Matt in following in his father's footsteps in this lift. His form is "Picture Perfect".
2006 TEXAS STRONGEST MAN COMPETITION
MATT POE
Above: Coach Poe Reps with over 300 pounds with Big Wade Johnson spotting in front of a full house in Watertown, Tennessee presenting "Strength for the Game" sponsored by University Medical Center in Lebanon, Tennessee.
"My first shoulder workout with my new 150 pound IronHeart made dumbbells that were given to me by my old friend Mike "IronHeart" Parks who was a great lifter and has a true love for the sport. Thank you Mike for believing in me all these years"-----Matt Poe
WARNING: NEVER TRY THE LIFT IN THE VIDEO
"I would not call this a power snatch or an Olympic snatch, but I would call it POWER!!! This is the first time that I have tried a one armed movement. The pioneers of weightlifting regularly perfected one arm movements such as the above and bent lifts."---Coach Poe
COACH POE REPS 330 POUNDS AT 2:30 AM
"Quit complaining about making time to workout. Matt Poe is not considered one of the best because he does not make time to workout".....Webmaster
VIDEO (1) PREPARATION
Coach Poe prepares as one of MTV's camera-men is in his face.
VIDEO (2) EXECUTION
"MTV will always remember me, my desire, and most of all my demonstration of RAW POWER. I just did what they wanted me to do. It was just another day at the office. It was just another rep with 330, not that much really, but enough for the spectators. I love cameras in my face, no sweat. They left having experienced the true meaning of heart"----Coach Poe
Mental discipline is what it takes to prepare yourself to be a champion.
"I am a big believer in closing my eyes to visualize movements as I execute lifts. Bruce Lee was a big believer in this theory. I also believe in cold weather training which improves grip strength greatly" ------ Matt Poe
The video below is executed in 25 degree weather and complete darkness. Matt does 2 reps with 490 pounds eyes closed.
Click here for FOX INTERVIEW WITH NOAH BRYANT
Coach Poe had the honor of training Noah in the pit after his hammer accident. Noah also deserves gratitude for personally spotting Coach Poe in Boston. Noah is a true warrior!
The below type of curls has helped to heal my bicep tendon. I never do arms, so, this routine of 1 set of 60 reps in each arm once per week has been rather productive along with internal and external rotation exercises.
"Below are a few more ocean sled pull takes that we were able to salvage. This work was very hard. I used all of my leg strength battling the currents and the wind. It was a real problem keeping the weight on the sled as well because of the jerking and undertoe".
"Our camera basically malfunctioned on every take. My film crew (Patrick McKennon and Mark Poe) should get an award for my hostile attitude between takes. I blamed them for most of the bad takes..BUT we found out later the camera was BAD. I am sorry fellas"!
"You have to remember that the longer the day went on, the colder the water and the colder temperature outside became..
TAKE 7
TAKE 9
These athletes did not "sell out" to climate control or pretty packaging.
If you made this page, you earned it!
"If success is achieved through money, leagacy, or self proclomation, it is no good. Hard work is the only answer"
---Matt Poe
The famous "Patio", considered the "Beginning and the End" for some of the nation's top strength athletes. The secret "10 Commandments" of the Patio can be seen hanging on the French Doors in this picture.
---Coach Poe
Lynous Wilkerson recovers from a "tibial plateau fracture" by executing balance beam work.
Matt works on a set of 30 reps with 150 pounds in the hottest gym in Florida, "no shirt" required.
"3 sets of 10 is a joke. To build absolute strength endurance, one must handle the heaviest weight at the most amount of reps, actually embarking on the edges of superior mental training"---Sounds like Coach Poe.
Remember, VISUALIZATION!
Harlin Hickerson of the University of the South explodes up hill on his last rep in 100 plus degree weather.
Done.
Just a bunch of MEATHEADS!
This guy looks familiar.
Congratulations Josh on your bodybui.....I can't say that word, but you know what I mean.
---Poe
Blake puking again.
Another warrior of the patio, Cody Duncan of Cumberland University works on his pushpress in the warmth of the patio.
Jack Poe leads Jack King, Marty Poe, and Eli King in some balance training at CPA.
Chris Sanders! You cannot escape my love!
Jackson Coursey pulls for "power" and Willie Coursey sprints for "speed".
Ben Scott prepares for Sewanne's football team.
Female athletes from Tennessee and the surrounding states participate in The Poe Course For Speed Development at the nationally known softball training facility, ClubK.
Jeff McMahon brings his 60 Yard Dash from a 7.0 to 6.6 over the summer of 2005.
Michael T. Poe Jr. flying his glider while attempting to set state, national, and world aviation records for motorless flight. As an aviator and an athelete, he is a practioner of The Poe Course to improve cardiovascular and mental endurance during stressful six hour flights.
CPA's Jeff Orr executes a warm-up drill in 95 plus degree weather! What a champ!
My buddy Jordan Jones of Brentwood Academy works on explosive 40 yard dash starts! Great improvement!
All you need is some weight, a patio, and a HUMAN TANK to spot you!
Evan Petty enjoys riding the sled with his father Dr.Damon Petty at the helm. Evan might have found the secret to enjoying sledpulls.
Trevecca University's Best Attitude In The Weightroom Award Winner shows her "attitude" pulling a sled in 100 plus degree weather! What a champ!
Another satisfied member on my back patio, The Strongest Man In America by far!
Active Conditioning and Learning Program done at Hooptown in conjunction with Physiotherapy Associates.
Patrick Mehta, of MBA, executes a perfect hammer raise as he prepares for The Southern Bell!
Rebecca Lane works on a "triple extended movement" at ClubK weightroom.
Chris Sanders looking "pretty" before Coach Poe makes him feel "ugly".
Cooper Wallace (2nd from right) and Jake Slaughter (1st on right) show off their TV skills Coach Poe taught them at a very early age.
Jason Witten, All Pro, for the Dallas Cowboys started his speed development with Coach Poe while at the University of Tennessee.
Eli King executing his throwing drill in the sand. Eli is a National Wrestling Champion at age 6. Yes, he is 6!
Derrick Mason, All Pro and Former Tennessee Titan, experienced many workouts with Coach Poe and his training partner Chris Sanders in the famous "sandpit" at CPA.
Josh Evans, of the New York Jets, is helped up by his fellow player after recovering a Buffalo Bill fumble. Josh spent many hours on the track, in the sandpit, and on the field working with Coach Poe at CPA.
Athletes explode at the Fairview Basketball Program Jump School held by Matt Poe.
A 25 pound weight flying in the air at one of Coach Poe's throwing sessions. We wonder who threw this weight into outer space????
MBA's "John John" Eisen executes a perfect high knee and dorsiflexion of the foot as he "beats" the balance factor.
Lauren Huddleston "spots" her good friend "Marla" Haley.
Evan Seivers of Battle Ground Academy begins his "journey" to become a Poe Course finisher!
Lamanski Hall, former Viking and present CPA Strength and Football Coach, spent many hours in the sand and on the field developing speed with Coach Poe.
Will Drummond, of CPA, shows great heart as he finishes his 12th sledpull in the "pit".
Baily Lott (Seated on Left) expresses her joy to be starting a new program with Coach Poe at ClubK along with Spaz, Jess, Regan and Kaytlin.
Dane Daniels of MBA demonstrates the 45s showing his right side gun.
Clay Fuson demonstrates excellent form while executing a left side "hipturn drill".
Ryan James, of David Lipscomb, begins his quest for lateral power.
Arron Goins, of Father Ryan, hat turned backwards, demonstrates an "extra strength" high knee.
Logan's Garret exhibits lightening fast speed which causes "blurred vision"
Evan Seivers executing explosion!
Logan Garret, picture perfect explosion!
Will Drummond throws a 10 kilo as he begins his "IN".
Clay Fuson sprints as fastly as he can to escape the athletes in the background trying to keep from puking. Good work Clay!
Enjoyable side to side drills in the sand....
Dane finds a 25 pound weight in the sand.
Blake Harris's body responds to his relentless spirit!
The Finishline.
Ben Scott > GUTS!
Blake Moss > GUTS!
Cody Duncan > Guts!
Dane Daniels > GUTS!
This page is dedicated to all the young athletes aspiring to be a THOROUGHBRED. I am very proud of these young "guys and gals" for taking the initiative to better their attitudes, work ethic, and confidence---Matt Poe
Enjoy these pics and videos and see you as a THOROUGHBRED one day!
Weight: 118
Position: Fullback and Middle Linebacker
Number: 3
Team: Franklin Road Academy, 5th Grade Team
Sammy King is "baffled" as he searches for an ocean at the sandpit.
Marty Poe embarks on his first set ever of "highpulls".
Daley Sprintz Hall demonstrates a perfect "chinup" at Escape Day Spa and Salon. What a PRINCESS!
"I never will work out with Matt Poe.com"
---Sammy King
Mark Christopher Poe is following in "Uncle Matt's" footsteps to become an All State Lacrosse player.
Eli King executing a throwing drill.
Brodie Brucatto Poe is using his work in the weightroom to make him better on the lacrosse field.
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Warner Bradshaw, Jamie Bradshaw, and "Big" James Kay stretch before a speed workout.
Brannon Poe just being the athlete he is.
The Poe Boys, present athletes and future "Lady Killers".
Mark Christopher Poe, Brannon Poe, Jack King, Brodie Poe, and Eli King.
The Raw Dogs Team is a group of proven and accomplished lifters/coaches of the past and present who promote the sport of weightlifting and powerlifting to young athletes in a manner that promotes a "hard work" mentality and an attitude of "finding safe alternatives" to steroids.
Team Captains
1. Ed Coan
2. Josh Bryant
3. Matt Poe
4. Wade Hooper
5. Chuck Braxton
6. Joe Majors
7. Ernie Lanier
8. Wade Johnson
The face of a deadlifter!!!!!!
"Matt Poe and Mike Farris - 2002 WWF Axcess"
Coach Poe is heading to Florida to compete.
"If I blow my shoulder out or have a heart attack, at least I will be in my element"---Coach Poe
Can you find the "RAW DOGS" in this picture?
The original "Raw Dogs" of the Texas Strongest Man Competition. From left to right: Manchild, Caleb Rowton, Ben Graves, Paul Leonard, and, of course Matt "Rambo" Poe.
My two ugliest friends, Paul Leonard (Left) and Josh Bryant, train at the world famous "MetroFlex" in Dallas, the home of Ronnie Coleman, Mr.Olympia.
Matt Poe
As a bright halo shines on Blake Harris, he deadlifts with strong confidence!
Josh Bryant
Happy Father's Day Dad!
(From right to left - Paul Anderson and Martin Poe)
My dad was known for taking 425 pounds of the rack, without a warm-up and executing 15 reps RAW. He was Mr.Nashville in the Benchpress in 1964. His spotter, Charles Estes, in this picture was 1964 AAU Mr.Tennessee in bodybuilding and held numerous national titles as a bodybuilder.
My dad held a long standing record benching 545 at 218 pounds - RAW - NO SUIT - PAUSE REP.
Matt Poe (left), Patrick Sporer (middle and owner of Health Life Gym), and Ken Hamel (regularly works out with 1,000 pounds on the legpress) stand together in a "real" training facility in Panama City, Florida. These guys are real "Raw Dogs".
"Bricks and mortar do not make a world class training facility. Mentors and coaches like Patrick Sporer and Ken Hamel instill the Rocky "man"tality with old school equipment to build modern day warriors"---Coach Poe
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Only because of an injury, does "General Fitness" Kenny Henderson, execute a box squat from the "Mount Everest" plyo box.
Noah Bryant
Coach Poe works out in 35 degree weather as he works on grip and triceps.
Rambo (left) and JUNKYARD (right, newest RAW DOG) pose for the camera after a day of bench work.
Evan Seivers becomes an official "RAW" lifter as he works with the hate
