St. Louis Missouri's
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Justin Thacker
Owner, The Lab
Laser Weight Loss Program
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Success Stories
Carl Hoffsten resuming his training 4 weeks into chemo and radiation therapy for brain cancer:
”This place is a paradise!”
“The premium membership has worked wonders for me to keep me in shape and motivated. I no longer have to worry about designing my own workouts or worry if I am performing the exercises correctly. Not to mention I am saving a TON of time, money, and frustration!“
“Training for the 2008 Olympic Weightlifting Team I was at college and had all sorts of distractions in the weight room. I missed the 2008 Olympic Games by 1 lift. 2012 will be different. Now that I am at home, and training at The Lab 2012 is in the bank!”
Your St. Louis Personal Training Expert
Justin Thacker is the founder of The Lab. His passion is helping others live happy and fulfilled lifestyles by implementing nutrition, psychology, and exercise as part of a balanced lifestyle. Justin believes that prevention is the best medicine and urges you to let diet and exercise be your pill.
RD/LD: Registered/Licensed Dietitian
MS: Master's Degree in Nutrition and Physical Performance
Beginning work on Phd in Exercise Physiology
NSCA: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
ACSM: Certified Health Fitness Instructor
USAW: USA Weightlifting Club Coach Certified
Parillo Performance Certified Personal Trainer
EDUCATION
Saint Louis University, St, Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Masters in Nutrition and Physical Performance
Beginning work on Phd in Exercise Physiology
RELEVANT HONORS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
LIFTS (all lifetime drug free lifts!!!):
Deadlift (sumo): 405 lbs x 19 reps at 181 lb bodyweight
Deadlift (clean grip): 600 x 1 at 190 lb bodyweight
Straight Legged Deadlift: 500 lbs x 5 reps at 195 lb bodyweight
Clean and Jerk (training): 385 lbs at 187 lb bodyweight
Snatch (competition): 297lbs at 187 lb bodyweight
WATCH THIS LIFT IN ACTION!!!
Power Squat: 550 lbs at 181 lb bodyweight (knee wraps and belt)
Olympic Squat: 451 x 5 reps at 187 lb bodyweight (no belt, no wraps, no suit)
Front Squat: 418 lbs x 2 reps at 187 lbs
SEE HIM IN ACTION!!! 600 LB Deadlift
(note: This is a 'clean grip" deadlift used as an assistance exercise for the clean and is not meant to be a powerlifting deadlift. This was a novelty attempt AFTER performing snatches up to 135 kg (297 lbs), clean and jerks up to 170 kg (374 lbs), and deep back squats with 450 pounds for 5 sets of 5)
165 KG (363 pounds) CLEAN AND JERK
175 KG (385 pounds) CLEAN AND JERK (MISS... BUT CLOSE!)
MAJOR COMPETITIONS, HONORS, AND RESULTS:
Participant in the 85kg weight class at the 2006 U.S. Nationals
Arnold Classic Weightlifting Championships 85 kg bronze medalist
6th place finisher in the 85kg weight class at 2005 U.S. Nationals
Olympic Trials Qualifier 2004
5th place finisher in the 85kg weight class at the 2004 U.S. Nationals
Collegiate All-American in the sport of Olympic weightlifting
Arnold Classic Weightlifting Championships 85 kg gold medalist
Missouri Valley Collegiate male lifter of the year
Silver medalist at the U.S. American Open
USA team member for the Criollo Cup in Puerto Rico
Silver Medalist at the U.S. American Open
Bronze medalist at the U.S. Nationals 2002
USA team member for the Guatemala Cup in Guatemala
Bronze medalist at the U.S. Nationals 2001
USA Junior National Champion 2001
Silver medalist as a USA Junior Pan Am Team Member
EXPERIENCES
Nutritional counseling experiences range from weight management, many clinical settings such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, celiac disease, hepatobiliary, and various settings ranging from WIC, corporate
wellness, bodybuilding, weightlifting, powerlifting and many other focuses in sports nutrition.
Training experiences range from mixed martial artists, minor league/collegiate baseball, minor league and collegiate hockey, college basketball, collegiate/super league rugby, Olympic weightlifters, bodybuilders,
power-lifters, strongman competitors, figure competitors, military personnel, and figure/swimsuit models.
SERVICES
- Nutrition/Dietetic Counseling
- Personal Training
- Strength and Conditioning
- Corporate Wellness
- Group Presentations
- Fitness Center Development Consultation
- Training Table Development for Sports Programs: creation,
development and consultation for team based nutritional facilities
and services. - Nutritional supplement product research and design
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Success Stories
“I have lost over 133 pounds, I am no longer diabetic after 12 years, and have come off of 2 blood pressure medications. All of this happened inside of 8 months while working with Justin Thacker's nutrition and exercise programs. I have had to buy a new pair of pants every 2 weeks! Justin saved my life and I have so many new beginnings as I turn 51.”
“Exercise has always been such a huge part of my life. I have been a runner for years. Once I started working with Justin 1-on-1. I achieved things I never thought possible at my age! On my 75th birthday I did 80 pushups!!!
*That’s not all folks: Donald also has done these amazing feats: Squatted 225 for 15 reps, leg pressed 550 for 15 reps, and dips with 90 pounds attached to his body. All at age 75 and a bodyweight of only 150 pounds...absolutely incredible!
“I have been working with Justin for about 6 years. In the first 7 months of training he helped me lose over 60 pounds and now I am hard as a rock. I never knew how much muscle I was hiding!”
“We have been training together with a trainer for years but once we started training with Justin we found out just what we were missing. Every workout is a fresh new challenge!”