Contest prep
Prepping for a bodybuilding competition is more than just dieting and lifting heavier. It’s an all-in commitment to discipline, precision, and strategy. From customized training and nutrition protocols to peak week planning, posing practice, and mindset coaching, every detail matters when you’re aiming to step on stage and shine.
At Iron Lair, Coach Dan leads the charge with decades of experience getting athletes stage-ready across every division. With a proven track record of turning amateurs into pros, his approach is detailed, personal, and effective. Whether it’s your first show or your next, you’ll get elite-level guidance tailored to your physique, goals, and timeline.
thinking about competing but don’t know where to start?
Meet coach Dan
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Coach Dan Hawtin is a veteran bodybuilding coach with over 20 years of experience in transforming physiques and preparing athletes for the stage. Known for his no-BS approach, Coach Dan has helped turn more than 30 competitors pro across multiple body building divisions and has built his way up to the Olympia stage with IFBB Pro Classic Physique Athlete Justin Badurina.
His expertise goes far beyond just training. He customizes every program from nutrition and posing to peak week protocols, ensuring each athlete is dialed in and confident when they step on stage.
Whether you’re chasing your first show or your pro card, Coach Dan brings the knowledge, intensity, and unwavering support to get you there.
Looking to make a Lifestyle change?
Looking to level up your health without stepping on stage? Coach Dan offers 1:1 lifestyle coaching with 100% customized training, diet, and nutrition plans built around your schedule, preferences, and goals. Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, build muscle, or just feel better in your skin, Dan creates sustainable programs that fit your real life, not the other way around. No cookie-cutter plans, just proven strategies tailored to you.
Mentorship programs
THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A COACH?
This is where you start. Learn from one of the best in the game.
Coach Dan doesn’t just build athletes, he builds coaches. With decades of experience in the industry, he offers mentorship for aspiring trainers and seasoned coaches looking to elevate their skills, systems, and impact.
Whether you’re just starting out or want to refine your approach to client results, programming, or contest prep — Dan provides real world insight on how to step into the fitness industry the right way with integrity, confidence, and lasting success.
ready to get started?
Whether you’re chasing your first competition, ready to transform your lifestyle, or looking to grow as a coach, Coach Dan offers expert-level support tailored to your goals. From fully customized training and nutrition plans to elite contest prep and hands-on mentorship, his approach is built on decades of experience and a proven track record of results.
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