About Knox Power Company
Welcome to Knox Power Company (KPC) – Where strength meets purpose.
Founded by Bruce and Emily Knox, KPC is a family-owned strength training facility built on grit, community, and a love for lifting. Whether you're stepping into the gym for the first time or chasing world records, we provide expert coaching, a welcoming atmosphere, and a serious training environment where everyone is supported.
We opened our own space in 2020 after Bruce was fired from a commercial gym during COVID. What started as a setback turned into our biggest opportunity—to build the kind of gym we always dreamed of: authentic, inclusive, and rooted in results.
At KPC, we train hard, coach with intention, and treat every member like family. Our kids have grown up in the gym—and we welcome lifters of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels.
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Meet the Owners
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Bruce Knox
Founder | Head Coach | 100% RAW Maryland State Chairman
Bruce is a world champion powerlifter, strict curl record holder, and the creator of the KPC Curl Technique. With over a decade of coaching and competing, he's helped lifters at every level—from beginners to world champions—reach their full potential.
Credentials & Achievements:
- 8× 100% RAW World Champion
- 7× American Challenge Champion
- 9× Open World Record Breaker (Strict Curl)
- Current 198, 220 (100% RAW) & 242 (SCN) World Record Holder – Strict Curl
- State Record Holder – Squat & Total (100% RAW – MD)
- NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- B.S. in Kinesiology – University of Maryland
- Level 3 Powerlifting Judge
- Maryland State Chairman – 100% RAW Powerlifting
Bruce’s approach blends science, experience, and intensity—focusing on technical mastery, long-term development, and building serious strength.
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Emily Knox
Co-Owner | Personal Trainer | Level 3 Powerlifting Judge
Emily is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, powerlifter, and former state record holder. She brings warmth, structure, and grit to her coaching—and is a constant source of encouragement for the KPC community.
Best Meet Lifts:
- Squat: 314 lbs
- Bench: 148 lbs
- Deadlift: 369 lbs
Credentials & Experience:
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- Level 3 Powerlifting Judge
- Former State Deadlift Record Holder
- Power Curl & Super Total Competitor
Emily specializes in helping lifters grow from the ground up—supporting new athletes, general population lifters, and competitive powerlifters alike.
Train With Us
KPC is home to lifters of all kinds—from general population clients and youth athletes to elite-level competitors. We offer personalized coaching, group training, meet prep, strict curl development, and more.
No egos. No gimmicks. Just real strength and real results.
Everyone is welcome. Let’s get stronger—together.
