Coki Cruz

As a coach Coki Cruz specializes in exercise technique. He educates on topics in exercise science that include muscle physiology, sports nutrition, and program design.

As a Christian, he desires to make all believers capable of defending their faith and grow a deeper love and understanding of Jesus.

As an athlete, he competes in the sport of weightlifting where he has competed in the American Open II in 2018 and the Arnold in 2020. He currently ranks in the top 10% of athletes in the US for the 67kg weight class.

Coki graduated from Salisbury University with a Masters in Applied Health Physiology and a concentration in Strength and Conditioning in 2016. When not exercising or training he hangs out with his wife and reads his Bible.

Coki Cruz

As a coach Coki Cruz specializes in exercise technique. He educates on topics in exercise science that include muscle physiology, sports nutrition, and program design.

As a Christian, he desires to make all believers capable of defending their faith and grow a deeper love and understanding of Jesus.

As an athlete, he competes in the sport of weightlifting where he has competed in the American Open II in 2018 and the Arnold in 2020. He currently ranks in the top 10% of athletes in the US for the 67kg weight class.

Coki graduated from Salisbury University with a Masters in Applied Health Physiology and a concentration in Strength and Conditioning in 2016. When not exercising or training he hangs out with his wife and reads his Bible.

Coki Cruz
Responding to the Storm
2020 has been a rough year for everyone. Pandemics, fires, earthquakes, and literal storms! Navigating this time is tough, no one can deny that. Recently, I've gone through some experiences…
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Relying on God in the Midst of Failure
Being a top tier athlete comes with top tier frustration. There are times when we are on top and there are times when nothing goes our way. But in the…
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My Journey And Journal To The Arnold: Entry 8
I go virtual for my last entry as I need to get to sleep to have a good's night rest after this 6 hour drive. I'm anxious, but in an…
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My Journey And Journal To The Arnold: Entry 7
With some recent news for the Arnold's 2020, I was taken aback. Support is so needed in a sport like this. But I'm hopeful and confident moving in to less…
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My Journey And Journal To The Arnold: Entry 6
By Coki Cruz, My Journey and Journal to the Arnold's *This journal has multiple entries, please use the menu at the bottom to navigate between them* 3 days out: March…
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My Journey And Journal To The Arnold: Entry 5
Today is Leap Day! Today, I also wish we could just leap into tomorrow... It was not a fun day. Read on to find out why!
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My Journey And Journal To The Arnold: Entry 4
Leading into the final weekend before Arnold's and before my wife heads out to do a missions trip with her school, I wanted to spend time with my family all…
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My Journey And Journal To The Arnold: Entry 3
Sometimes you just have to fantasize about the food you'll eat when you're done competing. What should be the first thing I eat??
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My Journey And Journal To The Arnold: Entry 2
What's happened the last couple days? A whole lot of frustration. Let's just say that the phrase that's been replaying in my head has been: Trust the Process.
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My Journey And Journal To The Arnold
Preparing for team competitions is one thing, preparing for a competition where it's just you on the stage is a whole different experience. On top of that, you're competing in…