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Training Specialties: Strength Training, Powerlifting, Postural Restoration, Muscle Gain

Qualifications • Elite ranked powerlifter in three different weight classes • Squatted and deadlifted over 3× bodyweight • 10 years of coaching experience

My Mission: I started lifting in high school to cope with mental health struggles. It gave me structure, purpose, and discipline when I needed it most. That discipline became the foundation of my recovery, and now I aim to share that gift with others. My coaching journey began when a group of high schoolers at my gym asked for help preparing for their first competition. I still work with many of them today.

Training Philosophy: Movement isn’t optional, it’s essential. Training isn’t about extra performance, it’s about preserving what you already have. I use weight training not just to build strength, but to restore and optimize how the body works. My approach is built on real world results. I have applied these methods to lift massive weights safely, and I bring that same precision to every client. I pride myself on clear communication, hands on teaching, and the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that makes sense to clients from all walks of life.

About Me: Outside of the gym, I enjoy gardening, making music, and practicing martial arts. I’ve released around a dozen songs as a vocalist with various groups, and I train in Muay Thai, Wing Chun, and bo staff. I also enjoy video games, and expanding my knowledge as a part‑time college student.

Training Specialties: Competition Coaching, strength training & weight loss

Certifications & Education: -ISSA Certified Nutrition Coach -IFBB Pro Bikini Competitor

Why I Started Lifting or Training: I played soccer from childhood all the way through college. I had always been in the gym to improve my performance on the field, but once I was a senior and new soccer was coming to an end, I switched my training style. I fell in love with weight lifting and what it was doing for my physique as well as my self confidence as an athlete and individual.

Training Philosophy: Real change doesn’t happen overnight. Transformation takes time, patience, and persistence. But when you reach your goal you won’t care how long it took, you’ll just be glad that you did it.

Dominic Semenza is a powerhouse in bodybuilding and a seasoned professional trainer, bringing over two decades of expertise to The Fitness Compound in Bothell, Washington.

Since 2001, he’s been transforming lives as a dedicated trainer, helping clients unlock their potential with his proven methods. As a competitor, Dominic claimed the overall classic bodybuilding title at the 2019 NPC Emerald Cup and secured 1st-place finishes in Men’s Bodybuilding and Men’s Classic Physique at the 2020 NPC USA Championships. From the 2021 IFBB New York Pro to the 2024 IFBB Tampa Pro, he continues to dominate the classic physique stage.

At The Fitness Compound, Dominic’s workouts showcase his relentless drive, blending heavy lifts with precision form to craft his iconic physique. Known for his intense lat pull-downs, cable stiff-arm pull-downs, and “silverback gorilla” work ethic, he inspires everyone around him. Whether he’s coaching or competing, Dominic’s passion for fitness is contagious.

Train with Dominic at The Fitness Compound in Bothell and take your fitness to the next level!

I’ve been a trainer for 18 years, lifting for 21 years, and bodybuilding off and on competitively for 20 years.

Sharing my knowledge and helping people become healthy and achieve their ideal body goals is the reason I got into personal training. I can help you with your health and the ideal figure you’re trying to achieve. This will be done by teaching better eating habits through customized nutrition plans that are geared towards your goals and biological needs. I teach basic weight training, and will then advance the exercises as the client adapts.

Training Specialties: Body recomposition & physique sculpting, Functional mobility & injury prevention, Weight loss and sustainable lifestyle coaching, Athletic-based strength & conditioning for power, speed, and endurance

Certifications & Education • Certified Personal Trainer — NCSF • CPR/AED Certified • B.S. in General Biology with Chemistry minor — Washington State University

Why I Started Lifting or Training: I started lifting to build both physical and mental strength during one of the most challenging seasons of my life. Over time, the gym became my therapy, my challenge, and my outlet. What began as a way to change my body evolved into a passion for showing others what they’re truly capable of — inside and outside the gym.

Training Philosophy: We master form first, because strength without control is just ego lifting. Mobility isn’t optional — it’s the foundation that keeps you moving powerfully and pain-free. I train you to look good and feel good, building the kind of confidence in the gym that spills into every area of your life. When you move well, you live well.

I’m Nick Zabik — nationally qualified super heavyweight bodybuilder, Marine Corps combat veteran, and no-excuses coach.

A three-sport athlete in high school, I joined the Marine Corps in 2008, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan before dedicating my life to bodybuilding and coaching. Since 2015, I’ve helped everyday people and aspiring athletes build strong bodies and stronger minds through discipline, accountability, and relentless effort.

I’ve competed in multiple NPC shows since 2017, most recently winning 1st place in the Super Heavyweight class at the 2024 Klash Southern Championship. My mission is simple: no shortcuts, no secrets—just results that last. If you’re ready to outwork your old self and turn potential into reality, let’s get to work.