Wilcox Strength Inc

Meet Dr. Derek Wilcox

World Champion Athlete
World Champion Coach
PhD in Sport Physiology

Dr. Derek Wilcox, a sport science and fitness consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina, brings extensive expertise to clients, ranging from the general population to elite athletes worldwide. With a doctorate in sports physiology & performance, a master’s in sports kinesiology combined with a deep competition history across many different sports, Dr. Derek combines academic knowledge with practical experience for the best methods possible for reaching your goals. After a decade of crafting personalized approaches for clients in various sports and circumstances, he has honed efficient strategies to help individuals achieve their goals Whether it’s breaking records or just feeling better, improving overall health and happiness is always the end goal.

25 Years Experience & A PhD Education
Dr. Derek takes the experience of pushing the limits in training for and competing in a plethora of different sports & body composition training with PhD in Sport Physiology and Performance tor the best approach to reach your specific goals.
Breaking Into The Record Books
Dr. Derek Wilcox Owned an All-time World record of 935lbs in the 181lb weight class as well as being the lightest person to squat 1,000lbs in powerlifting history.
Sport Performance Specialist
Dr. Derek is an avid Disc Golfer and works with athletes at the professional level in the sport
Golf Performance Specialist
Dr. Derek was strength coach for a top 25 NCAA golf team for 5 years and specializes in Golf Performance. He's been swinging a golf club since he could stand and is a TPI certified instructor.
Jiu Jitsu & Grappling Performance
Dr. Derek is a purple belt in BJJ and has coached many grappling athletes in Strength & Conditioning. This has led to many world titles up through the black belt ranks.
Field & Court Sports Performance
Dr. Derek has worked with thousands of athletes across all major sports personally or as the Supervisor of Sport Performance at the Center of Excellence Olympic Training Site in TN.
  • Elite Totals in 165, 181 198 220 classes (only classes ever entered)
  • Pro Totals in 181 198 220 classes
  • All-time World Record Squat 935lbs @ 181
  • The smallest person to ever squat 1,000lbs (194lbs)
  • 5x #1 World Ranked Squat 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017

Best Competition Lifts

  • Squat 1,050lbs
  • Bench 560lbs
  • Deadlift 725lbs
  • Snatch 120kg/264lbs
  • Clean & Jerk 150kg/331lbs
  • Class A Highland Games Athlete
  • Purple Belt In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu