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.
- 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