He earned his BS from Central CT State University where he played four years of D-IAA football.

After college Mike went on to play and coach football in Europe before he acquired his certification as a personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise.

Westerdal is a contributing muscle writer for various iron magazines including REPS! and Monster Muscle.

In addition his articles are published throughout the internet.

Westerdal is an amatuer powerlifter competing in the APF and APA federations.

He resides in sunny Clearwater, FL and trains at Tampa Barbell. He is married to his wonderful wife Courtney.