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Co-Owner & Co-Founder

Andre Hernandez

Dedicated to making fitness approachable, empowering, and fun for everybody at any stage.

Direct Message
100%
Form Focused
1-on-1
Personalized
All Levels
Beginner to Advanced
El Cajon
HQ Facility
The Background
01 / Background & Philosophy

The Background

Andre has spent 22 years building athletes. High school prospects, Division I rosters, and pros have all moved through his programming, and the through-line is the same at every level: get stronger, move faster, train with intent. As co-founder of HQ Athletics, he set the bar for how the space operates and who works inside it. His door is open to anyone genuinely passionate about getting stronger and more athletic - credentials and starting point optional, effort isn't.

02 / Methodology & Training

Training Philosophy

After 22 years of developing high school prospects, Division I rosters, and professional athletes, I can tell you that the fundamental principles of elite performance do not change based on your starting line. My philosophy is simple and uncompromising: we train with absolute intent. We don't just go through the motions or chase a sweat; every single rep, sprint, and lift is engineered to make you stronger, faster, and more explosive. As the co-founder of HQ Athletics, I built this environment for people who are genuinely serious about their potential. I don't care about your credentials or where you are starting from when you walk into this facility. I only care about the level of effort you are willing to leave on the floor.

03 / The Standard & Results

The Results

The result of two decades of refined, battle-tested programming is a complete athletic transformation. You aren't just going to see the numbers go up on a barbell—you are going to forge genuine, functional power and speed that translates perfectly to any field, court, or daily challenge you face. By adopting the exact same standard and discipline required of a high-level athlete, you will strip away your perceived physical limitations and build a relentless, unbreakable mindset. The outcome is a fundamentally transformed, elite version of yourself, built on a foundation of pure, undeniable effort.

✓ Who This Coaching Is For

  • ✓ Athletes looking to gain an edge in speed, strength, and power.
  • ✓ Individuals committed to long-term habit changes and structured programming.
  • ✓ Anyone hungry to train in an elite private facility with zero egos.

✗ Who This Is NOT For

  • ✗ Those seeking overnight shortcuts or crash diets.
  • ✗ People unwilling to track nutrition or maintain consistent attendance.
  • ✗ Ego-driven lifting without respect for proper biomechanics.