Sharif Fajardo is a certified strength, training and conditioning specialist. As an Olympian and retired professional athlete, Sharif brings his passion for athletics and functional movement into every day life.
Sharif’s expertise in calisthenics and bodyweight training allows him to work with clients of varying experience and fitness levels in and out of the gym. When not training in the studio, you can find Sharif training in the park or hand standing in his living room!
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About Sharif Fajardo
Sharif Fajardo is a former professional basketball player who grew up in New York City with his mother and older brother . Sharif attended University of Texas El Paso under Hall of Fame inductee, coach Don “The Bear” Haskins. He was recruited from La Salle Academy in New York City and became an outstanding player in the Western Athletic Conference. Sharif received numerous awards during his UTEP athletic career including leading scorer, a member of the 1,000 point and 500 rebounds players club and was inducted into the UTEP Hall of Fame in 2011.
Sharif’s athletic accomplishments extended beyond his UTEP career. Beginning in High School Sharif spent summers playing in Puerto Rico’s National basketball league. During that time he earned the reputation of being one of the top players in the league and in 1999 he was the league’s number 1 draft pick. Sharif played in two World Championship tournaments in 1995 and 1997. Most notably, Sharif had the honor of representing Puerto Rico in the 2004 Olympic Games, where he and his team defeated the United States “Dream Team”. Sharif then continued to play professionally in Hungary, Bosnia, Spain, Italy and France. As a result, Sharif is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and French. Read More.
Training and Results
Propper form is crucial when deadlifting. Sharif's client is preparing to lift by tightly gripping the bar, engaging her core and with a straight back lifting from the hips and legs.
Deadlifts are a compound movement that help to build strength in the hip and low back.
Sharif's client was feeling the results and took to instagram to show his progress!
Front levers are an elite strength exercise that utilize bodyweight to counter gravity.
With rings, vests, bands, and Sharif's custom-made artisanal push-up bars, he is ready to work you out anywhere!
For dynamic strength targeting the upper and lower body - kettlebell swings are the way to go!
At 78 years young, Dave does a free standing handstand with Sharif's coaching. This demonstration of elite strength allows his client to support his body weight while working on balance, agility and strength.
Sharif is all thumbs up as he prepare to spot his client doing a free standing handstand in the middle of the gym floor.
Matching Sharif at 6'9 this client demonstrates his strength on the rings.
Dr. Anand suffered a life-altering heart attack which left him incapacitated for six months.
By training with Sharif twice a week, Dr. Anand was able to regain strength, mobility and overall improved quality of life.
In addition to building strength, COVID-19 safety precautions are always a priority! Here, Sharif's client, David, demonstrates an "L-sit" chin-up, which is an advanced level pulling exercise.
Schedule a session.
Reach out to schedule a complimentary consultation. During the consultation you and Sharif will discuss your fitness goals, current fitness routine and any physical limitations.
Sharif will share with you a preliminary training program based on your goals and you can then pick a package.
Training is available in studio, at home gyms, outdoor and virtually.