Question 1

What is Power Monkey Fitness?

Accepted Answer

Power Monkey Fitness is a coaching brand founded by US National Gymnastics Champion Dave Durante and Olympic weightlifter Mike Cerbus. It teaches gymnastics, Olympic weightlifting, kettlebell, rowing, jump rope, and endurance through one method — Position. Control. Strength. — delivered via the Power Monkey training app, in-person courses, and the all-inclusive Power Monkey Camp.

Question 2

Is Power Monkey a good gymnastics program for CrossFit athletes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Power Monkey is one of the most widely-cited gymnastics and weightlifting resources for CrossFit athletes and coaches. Progressions are built for adult athletes who need handstands, ring muscle-ups, bar muscle-ups, pull-ups, and Olympic lifts to translate directly into CrossFit-style training.

Question 3

What is Power Monkey Camp?

Accepted Answer

Power Monkey Camp is an all-inclusive immersive fitness camp for adult athletes. The flagship Spring session runs 7 days; a 4-day long-weekend session returns in fall 2027. Both include lakefront lodging on Lake Frances in Crossville, TN, chef-prepared meals, 10+ coaching stations (gymnastics, Olympic lifting, rowing, kettlebell, jump rope, endurance), evening seminars, an Elite Athlete Demo night, and adventure activities.

Question 4

Who are the Power Monkey coaches?

Accepted Answer

The Power Monkey coaching staff includes Olympians, World Championship medalists, and US National Champions across gymnastics and weightlifting — including Dave Durante, Mike Cerbus, Chad Vaughn (2x Olympian), Cheryl Haworth (Olympic medalist), Jeff Martone, Lindsay Shoop (Olympic gold medalist, rowing), and Dave Newman.

Question 5

What are the ways to train with Power Monkey?

Accepted Answer

Three options: (1) the Power Monkey training app for daily skill, volume, and Monkey Method programming followed at any gym; (2) one- and two-day in-person Courses hosted at gyms across the US and internationally; (3) Power Monkey Camp — the flagship multi-day immersive experience.

Question 6

Can my gym host a Power Monkey course?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Power Monkey partners with gyms worldwide to host courses on handstands, rings, bar work, Olympic lifting, kettlebell, jump rope, and rowing. Gym owners can apply through the Courses page to bring a Power Monkey coach to their facility.

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