Brown's Gym started as a small club in 1993 in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Now, 20+ years later, we have been voted NEPA's #1 Gym over 15 years straight!
Brown's Gym is proud to be an Official USAPL Platinum Regional Training Facility. This means that our facility meets all the requirements of USA Powerlfting AND we have an international level coach.
Jim Brown, President
We could go on and on naming all of Jim's accomplishments and credentials, but what sets him apart from all other strength coaches is that his knowledge in strength sports exceeds all others in Northeastern Pennsylvania. With over 30 years in the health & fitness industry, Jim has proven time and time again that his methodolgies in strength training work. As others age and have to give up on their competitve edge, Jim keeps getting better and STRONGER. If you want to add size and strength as part of your arsenal, he is the man to get you there.
As Head Coach and leader of the Brown's Gym Powerlifting Club, he has athletes competing at the "grass roots" level as well as National & World Champion competitors. He pours his heart and soul into this club and is always willing to help anyone that is willing to listen.
He is currently the Head Coach for the USA Powerliting National Masters Bench Press Team and the NAPF Open & Masters National Powerlifting Teams.
USA Powerlifting Senior International Coach
Current USA Powerlifting North American National Team Coach (Open & Masters)
Current USA Powerlifting World Bench Press National Team Coach (Masters)
USA Powerlifting State Referee
7x Master's National USA Powerlifting Champion
6x Open North American Powerlifting Champion
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer
CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer
CrossFit Movement & Mobility Trainer
Janel Brown, Vice-President
Janel actually started in the sport of "Fitness" before the figure division was offered to women that wanted to take their physiques to the next level. After several injuries sidelined her from taking the stage, she followed her husband's footsteps in the path to Powerlifting. She is an accomplished athlete in her own right with an IPF Master's World Title, 5 USAPL Master's National Titles and 5 North American Open Championships as well as several USA Powerlifting & North American Records.
Janel is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist. If you are looking for that competitive age, no matter what sport you are competing in or are just looking to drop some lbs. she will help you get there.
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer
CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer
CrossFit Movement & Mobility Trainer
Member ACSM (America College of Sports Medicine)
Current USA Powerlifting Assistant North American National Team Coach
Current USA Powerlifting Assistant World Bench Press National Team Coach
USA Powerlifting State Referee
5x USA Powerlifting Master's National Champion
5x IPF North American Powerlifting Champion
2015 IPF World Master's Powerlifting Champion
2016 IPF World Master's Powerlifting Bronze Medalist
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