Russ Rhome

Russ’ passion for fitness and bodybuilding
started at a young age,
inspired by his father who was a bodybuilder in the 70s,“Golden Age” era. 

Athletics became a major part of his life early on, wrestling varsity all 4 years through high school, and from which bred his interest in both: weight training and nutritional knowledge. 

Immediately after graduating,
Russ spent six years as a
wildland firefighter,
an experience that helped shape
the discipline, work ethic,
and resilience he
carries into bodybuilding today.

First time competing himself in 2021
and since then has personally
secured a total of

As a full-time coach for Team FORGD,
Russ carries that same brand of success over to his athletes,
where stands a proven track record of guiding athletes
to earning a multitude of Overalls and Class Wins of their own.

Specializing in contest prep coaching,
his primary focus is helping committed athletes
bring their absolute best package to the stage,
with an underlying emphasis on health and longevity.

Beyond the competitive stage,
he also works with other driven individuals looking to
elevate their physique, performance and health.