Get to Know Caine Wilkes, OLY, USAW-L1

Certification

  • 2020 Tokyo Olympian, Weightlifting
  • USA Weightlifting Level 1

A previous CrossFit Level 1 trainer, Caine has coached weightlifting and functional fitness for over 15 years. A six-time National Champion and eight-time Pan American medalist, he has a wealth of experience from the two past decades of being a competitive athlete. Now, Caine continues sharing his weightlifting knowledge in the Charlotte area, where he coaches weightlifting to athletes of all ages and experience levels.

Specialties

Caine specializes in the Olympic sport of weightlifting, having competed and coached extensively for many years. Also a former CrossFit gym owner, Caine has focused on coaching and training athletes through functional fitness. His athletes include a broad range of experiences and ages.

Favorite Equipment

A barbell and bumper plates on a lifting platform will keep him invested for years.

Most Recently Reviewed Articles

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Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Training Bar Review (2024): A Premium Olympic Barbell From a Historic Brand

A premium price tag that matches its premium quality. See if this Olympic lifting barbell fits your budget in this Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Training Bar review.

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Ready Yourself for Big Pulls with This Olympian-Made Deadlift Warm-Up

If you’re looking for ways to feel prepared for your next deadlift session, follow my expert deadlift warm-up guide to ensure you’re primed and ready to pull!

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Gronk Fitness Functional Trainer Review (2024): It Has the Name, But What About the Value?

Rob Gronkowski and his brothers have a fitness equipment line? We’ll see how the equipment stacks up in this Gronk Fitness Functional Trainer review.

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Beyond the Whiteboard Review (2024): Workout Tracking Geared Toward CrossFit

In this Beyond the Whiteboard review, we’ll look at the features and community in this app geared toward CrossFit athletes and workout tracking.

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