Monica Cahalan
Elite Powerlifter | Coach | Meet Director | Founder of New Gold Performance

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Monica Cahalan is an elite-level powerlifter competing in the 67.5kg and 75kg weight classes. With four world records and two 1,000+ lb totals, her best lifts—405 lb squat, 225 lb bench press, and 435 lb deadlift—speak to her relentless dedication to strength and excellence.

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She coaches at Osborn Performance Systems, where she leads semi-private training groups and offers one-on-one coaching, helping lifters of all levels develop confidence, technical mastery, and long-term progress. Whether you’re preparing for your first meet or pushing elite numbers, Monica meets you where you’re at.

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A certified referee and meet director with Powerlifting United, Monica also curates high-level competitions that are inclusive, well-run, and community-driven. Her commitment to growing the sport is further reflected in her work as the founder of New Gold Performance, a seminar and event business dedicated to delivering elite-level education, empowerment, and inspiration through strength training.

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Monica is especially passionate about empowering women in strength sports and creating spaces that are welcoming to lifters of all backgrounds and identities. Her mission is simple: to break barriers, build confidence, and show others what’s possible when they find their strength.

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She also offers nutrition coaching and progress tracking systems to support her athletes beyond the gym. For Monica, powerlifting is a platform for personal transformation—and she’s committed to helping others experience the same growth and empowerment it’s given her.

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To work with Monica 

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