Iron Radio Co-host Biographical Sketches

Dr. Lowery is an Exercise Physiologist (Ph.D.) and Nutrition professor of eight years. He's also a former competitive bodybuilder (light-heavyweight), been a freelance writer for most top bodybuilding / fitness mags, a (real) researcher and lecturer. In bodybuilding, he has snagged runner-up placing at the Mountaineer Cup (a Midwest event) and was a finalist in the NPC Mr. Midwest USA. Dr. L is sort of an "anti-guru" and consumer advocate and has written much for T-Muscle.com. That's him on the left in "warrior nerd" mode with long time friend, Fortress, competing in 2003, and lecturing at a hospital in 2009.

Fortress is a former competitive bodybuilder AND powerlifter (still competing), as well as a journalist and former editor at some of the most influential publications in the business. His credits include editorial roles at mags like Muscle Mag International, Peak Training Journal, and editorial or writer roles a number of Internet publications from Virtual Muscle to T-Muscle.com. You've probably read his stuff, whether he was a credited author or ghost writer. Rob has been co-hosting Experiments vs. Experience, underwritten by various web sites, with Lonnie, since pre-podcasting days. Rob is dangerously close to a 700 lb. natural squat (success at 665 in second photo below).

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Charles Staley

Charles Staley is a "super trainer", competitive Masters Class Olympic lifter and prolific author of multiple books (see some on the home page of our site) and Internet articles. He has literally created / developed (widely embraced) training paradigms and written and lectured widely. Even expert trainers call Charles "mentor". That's Charles on the left with Phil, at the 2008 International Society of Sports Nutrition conference (top pic).

Phil Stevens

Phil Stevens is a successful competitive powerlifter and strongman. He holds national powerlifting titles and, when he's not training clients with Charles in Arizona, spearheads noble efforts like Lift for Hope.org. Phil can bounce back from injuries with healing powers like the comic book hero, Wolverine and has an iron will befitting a war-scarred veteran of the strength game.