06/02/2026
Meet the Team Part 5/6: Ben Pauli
Ben (Coach P) brings an extensive list of experience to RPG, and he has helped shape a real culture of success here at the facility from day one! With over 15 years in the coaching field, Ben has trained everyone from the greenest of athlete all the way to the very best lifters on the planet (literally). He has a passion for coaching strength & conditioning for powerlifters, strongman and combat sports athletes…and by passion, we mean he lives and breathes this profession.
Ben earned a B.S. in Exercise Science from CMU with a strong background in biomechanics, athletic performance, speed development, and strength & conditioning. In college, he was also a defensive end and linebacker at Olivet, as well as Mixed Martial Arts athlete and coach. Ben’s curiosity, passion for learning, and creativeness make him an asset to all of RPG’s members.
In addition to being the Athletic Performance Director here at RPG, he is currently the owner/operator of Michigan BarBenders LLC and Coaching Revolution.
-Ben Pauli
B.S. Exercise Science
2700lb+ Totals @ 275
Competitive Strongman
Michigan BarBenders LLC
Coaching Revolution
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