About

Strive Towards Greatness, Together

Located in Puyallup, Washington, our privately owned gym offers state-of-the-art equipment. We are the ultimate destination for bodybuilding, powerlifting, and general health and fitness. With expert trainers, a vibrant fitness community, and a commitment to cleanliness and inclusivity, Iron Temple is the place where your fitness journey transforms into greatness

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Owners

WASCAR & CYDNEE CARPIO

Introducing the owners of Iron Temple, Wascar is the 2023 IPF World Champion in the 130lb/59kg weight class. He currently holds the second highest total ever completed in the world for that weight class. Wascar has been powerlifting for 3 years now and has developed a passion for powerlifting and developing his personal health and fitness.

Wascar is married to his beautiful wife, Cydnee, and has a healthy 2 year old boy! Outside of powerlifting, Wascar loves the outdoors which includes hiking, camping, and going on walks!

Physical Therapist

DR. MEGHAN SAK-OCBINA

Meghan is a board-certified Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and the owner of Impetus Movement and Rehab, PLLC. Dr. Meghan received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Baylor Univeristy and Masters of Athletic Training from the University of Arkansas. Meghan has always had a movement and load-focused approach to rehabilitation and firmly believes rehab should be considered "training with injury".

Her own movement practice is influenced by sports performance, corrective exercise, bodybuilding, powerlifting, hardstyle kettlebell training, and calisthenics. She has a strong passion for educating and empowering her clients to feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies throughout their lifespan.

For any serious inquiries or scheduling, please feel free to contact me either through email, phone call, or text.

Email: megsi072@gmail.com | Phone: (509) 339-5524

Athlete

NATHAN ALEXANDER

Nathan is a husband to his beautiful wife of 17 years, Nikki, and father to 2 wonderful teenagers, Alana and Adrian.

Bodybuilder turned powerlifter, Nathan competes in the 125kg weight class in the USAPL, finishing in the top 5 at the National level on 3 different occasions, as well as winning a National Title in the Masters division in the summer of 2022.

Athlete

MIKE TUCHSCHERER

Mike began coaching in 2004 when he took over as Cadet-in-Charge of the USAFA
Powerlifting club.

Mike was an early adopter of online coaching for Powerlifting. Over the 15+ years Mike has been coaching, he has coached over 400 lifters. Sixteen of those lifters went on to earn a medal at the IPF Classic World Championships under his guidance. Fourteen of which have earned World Records.

Mike has taught more than 500 athletes and coaches how to make better training decisions. Whether through innovative concepts or ground-level coaching, through free online systems or direct teaching, through his own lifting or the coaching of others, Mike has inspired countless other powerlifters to individualize their training so that it works best for them.