April Prototype of the Month: Rob Scannevin

Mike Collette • March 25, 2026
Prototype Training Systems

April 2026

Prototype of the Month

Rob Scannevin

7 Years  ·  Age 56  ·  663 Training Days

Rob Scannevin with the 7AM crew

Rob with the 7AM crew — the people he credits for getting him out of bed every morning

663 Training Days
375 lb Deadlift PR
305 lb Back Squat PR
225 lb Bench PR — Feb 2026
About Rob

Come for the Fitness. Stay for the Community.

Rob Scannevin joined Prototype in April 2019 and has quietly built one of the most consistent training records in the gym — 663 training days over nearly seven years, through a pandemic, through the natural ebb and flow of life, and through a steady, deliberate commitment to getting better. At 56, he’s not slowing down. He just bench pressed a career PR in February 2026.

Our coaches hand-select each Prototype of the Month based on work ethic, effort, attendance, and the overall energy someone brings to the gym. Rob earns this recognition in every category — and the 7AM crew would be the first to tell you why.

Q&A

In Rob’s Own Words

Favorite Experience at Prototype

What’s your favorite memory or moment at the gym?

“I love the group fitness events, especially ones that honor our veterans and the sacrifices they have made. Doing Murph always feels special, both in honoring Michael Murphy and coming together as a community.

This past Thanksgiving was particularly emotional and memorable when Tony coached and shared Murph’s story at the start of class. His personal perspective as a veteran brought the narrative to a different level and was incredibly moving.”

Who’s Made the Biggest Impact

Who at Prototype has been most transformative for you?

“Coach Jon has had a significant impact on me. His programming, the energy he brings to coaching every day, and always being an advocate and positive motivator keeps me coming in and striving to get better.

Coach Tony has also been amazing. He has coached me to strength gains over the past few months that I didn’t think I was capable of achieving. He genuinely gets so excited and energized by our progress even more than his own — that tells you all you need to know about his character.

Finally, I’m incredibly grateful for the community at Prototype, especially the 7:00 AM crew. They are all a huge part of what gets me out of bed and in class every day. Come for the fitness program, but stay for the community!

Life Outside the Gym

What are your hobbies and activities outside Prototype?

“Outside the gym, I love watching my daughter play lacrosse at Hamilton College and around the northeast. I’m also into woodworking — doing small and large projects and making furniture. I also enjoy getting out on the golf course when I can.”

How Prototype Has Helped

How has training here changed your day-to-day life?

“Getting into more of a regular schedule at Prototype and working out in the morning definitely sets me up to be more productive during the day. I also feel it has improved my self-discipline across multiple areas of my life.”

Current Fitness Goals

What are you training toward right now?

“Building strength and general endurance. I want to be able to do a full Murph this year — no scaling.

From the data: Rob has completed full Murph twice — 45:00 in November 2023 and 42:20 in May 2024. He’s been chipping away at it methodically for years. The goal is well within reach.

By the Numbers

What 7 Years of Data Says About Rob

Rob’s training history was analyzed as part of Coach Mike’s Athlete Performance Report program — 663 training days and 1,556 logged entries. Here’s what the data actually shows.

The Pull-Up Arc
Banded in 2019 → Weighted in 2025

From heavy band assistance to 4×12 unweighted in 2024, to adding 5 lb of load in August 2025. A 6-year arc done the right way.

The Deadlift Climb
285 lb → 375 lb over 4 years

90 lbs added since first recorded, career best set in 2024. Six consecutive Open seasons completed along the way.

Still Climbing at 56
Bench Press PR — February 2026

225 lb — a career best set this year. 2024 was his highest-volume year ever at 134 days. No signs of stopping.

Lift Career PR When Sessions
Deadlift 375 lb Aug 2024 47
Back Squat 305 lb Aug 2019 51
Bench Press 225 lb ★ Feb 2026 57
Push Press 205 lb Jan 2022 27
Clean 205 lb Jul 2021 9
Hip Thrust 315 lb Nov 2025 13

★ Career best set in 2026

Rob’s Favorite Quote
“The tension is here, between who you are and who you could be, between how it is and how it could be.”
— Switchfoot
“This always reminds me to embrace being uncomfortable and to try being and doing better.” — Rob
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Congratulations, Rob. Seven years in and still climbing. 🏆
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