Spencer wants to help people achieve their goals, have fun during a workout, and build connections with others.

Efrem has been lifting since 1985, when he started strength training as a 98-pound “weakling” and went on to earn a wrestling scholarship. Over the years, he’s been a competitive powerlifter, a wrestling coach for 14 years, and a professional firefighter—training “CrossFit-style” long before CrossFit was a thing.

With 40+ years of lifting experience and 35+ years of programming, Efrem brings a deep understanding of movement, form, and long-term progression. His coaching style emphasizes strong fundamentals, focus, and positive reinforcement, meeting each athlete where they are in their journey.

Outside the gym, Efrem trains so he can keep up with what matters most: backpack hunting out west and in Alaska with his boys—and hopefully one day, his grandkids.You’ll see Coach Efrem helping members realize not just what they can do—but that they’re capable of more than they think.