Powerlifting Coach Thailand
IPF Coach II.
Thai national athlete.
Kaely holds the International Powerlifting Federation's Level 2 coaching certification and competes for Thailand at national level. She coaches at UnReal Gym Bangkok, on the IPF-standard powerlifting bay she helped design. Sukhumvit Soi 24.
The coaching credential
IPF Coach II is the global standard.
The International Powerlifting Federation runs Level 1 and Level 2 coach certifications globally. Level 2 is the certification required to coach athletes through national-level IPF meets. It covers programming and periodisation, biomechanics of the squat, bench press, and deadlift, technique coaching and video review, federation rules and judging standards, meet-day attempt selection strategy, and weight class management.
Outside the IPF system, coaches can self-certify or use a range of less-regulated credentials. The IPF system stands apart because it is tied to the global competitive federation and tested against actual meet outcomes. If you are prepping for an IPF-affiliated competition, an IPF Coach II is the baseline qualification you want from your coach.
On top of the certification, Kaely competes as a Thai national powerlifting athlete. That means she has cut weight for meets, made openers under platform conditions, missed lifts, debriefed them, and come back. The combination of certification and competitive experience is rare in Bangkok.
The bay
Where you'll be lifting.
The powerlifting bay at UnReal Gym sits on Floor 6 with the heavy leg equipment. The setup is built to IPF spec, which matters because training in equipment that matches the meet equipment removes the adaptation gap on the platform.
Two IPF-standard competition racks with multi-grip Westside-hole spacing and full safety systems. Two competition-grade benches at standard width. Two dedicated deadlift platforms with rubber matting and chalk allowed. Specialist bars: SSB, trap, cambered, axle. Over 1,200 kg of plates, including competition-calibrated sets where it matters.
A separate squat-rack area sits outside the powerlifting bay so accessory work and beginner squats stay clear of the comp setup. This is the kind of layout decision that only happens when a competitive lifter is involved in the gym build.
What meet prep looks like
Three blocks. One platform.
Base block (8 to 12 weeks): volume accumulation, technique work, weak point identification, no intensity peaks. The phase where you do the unglamorous work that shows up as PRs 4 months later.
Peak block (4 to 6 weeks): intensity ramp toward opener attempts. Heavy singles in the 90 to 95 percent range with full recovery between sessions. Bar speed tracking via video review. Decisions about second and third attempts start here.
Taper and meet week (1 to 2 weeks): load reduction, sharpening, attempt selection finalised, warmup plan written out, federation rules review (commands, equipment, dress code, weigh-in procedure). The week where most first-timers screw it up; the week your coach earns their fee.
On meet day, the plan you have been running for 12 to 16 weeks gets executed. Your coach is reachable for warmup pacing, attempt jumps, and decision points between attempts. The work was already done in the prep block.
Coach Feature
Kaely.
IPF Coach II, Thai National Powerlifting Athlete
Kaely is the head powerlifting coach at UnReal Gym Bangkok. Certified Level 2 with the International Powerlifting Federation. Active Thai national powerlifting athlete. Builds strength that lasts: from rehab return through first platform through national qualifying totals. If you are prepping a meet in Thailand, she is the coach to talk to.
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Coaching client perks
Walk in. Train. Leave.
Day Pass
500 THB
Floors 6 to 7. Walk in, train, leave. No commitment, no contract.
Day Pass + Open Gym
650 THB
Adds Floor 8 access. Sauna and ice bath included with Reset Club passes.
Unlimited Day Pass
950 THB
Full gym plus all Muay Thai group classes. The complete UnReal experience.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is IPF Coach II certification?
IPF Coach II is the International Powerlifting Federation's Level 2 coaching certification. It covers programming, technique coaching, periodisation, meet day strategy, and federation rules for IPF-affiliated competition. Coach II holders are qualified to coach competitive athletes through national-level meets.
Can I prep for my first powerlifting meet at UnReal?
Yes. First-time meets are a common starting point. Kaely can guide you from base strength block through opener selection, weight class management, federation rules review, and meet day execution. Most first-timers run a 12 to 16 week prep with a planned single-meet appearance.
What federations do you prep for?
Primarily IPF-affiliated federations (the global tested powerlifting body, including Thailand Powerlifting Federation). Kaely can also advise on untested federations and meets if that's the path you choose. The programming differs in approach but the principles transfer.
What is included in a powerlifting coaching plan?
Programming structured around your meet schedule, weekly or biweekly check-ins with video review of your squat, bench, and deadlift, technique cueing, opener through third-attempt selection planning, weight class management strategy, meet-day warmup plan, and full access to UnReal's IPF-standard powerlifting bay.
Do I need to already be lifting heavy to start?
No. Several powerlifting clients at UnReal started as recreational lifters with no platform experience. The base strength block is designed to assess your current lifts, identify weak points, and build a foundation before any meet-prep talk happens. If your goal is purely strength rather than competition, the programming adapts.
Can I do a day pass without a contract?
Yes. Day passes start at 500 THB for Floors 6 to 7 access. No sign-up, no commitment. Walk in any time during staffed hours.
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Send us your meet date or your strength goal. We will quote a prep block and book a consultation with Kaely.