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BOOM STICK

Testosterone everyone has it, but gender assigned at birth men have quite a higher level of it in their systems. It is responsible for deeper voices, facial hair, but most importantly to our endeavor, muscle building. Often today a lot of people throw around phrases like ‘too much’ or ‘too little.’ Most often these phrasesContinue reading “BOOM STICK”

BUILDING A HOME GYM PART II

THE SPECIALTY The more advanced side of my home gym. I will start with that I feel was the biggest investment. It was not the most expensive piece of equipment I added but by far the most important. It takes up the most space. It domineers over the rest of the gym. It gets usedContinue reading “BUILDING A HOME GYM PART II”

BUILDING A HOME GYM PART 1

My home gym has gone through several iterations. What started out as a few Five-Below weights in a spare bedroom has grown into hundreds of pounds of plates, barbells, racks, and a mostly dedicated building on our property. Throughout I juggled what equipment I need versus what equipment I simply wanted to have, how muchContinue reading “BUILDING A HOME GYM PART 1”

OTOMIX STINGRAY

OTOMIX STINGRAY REVIEW Like a lot of competitive athletes, I am always looking for what can make my performance better. Even the smallest of advantages can make a tremendous difference in strength sports. One place that my coach consistently noted improvement was necessary was my footing position in the deadlift. Countless gym sessions theContinue reading “OTOMIX STINGRAY”

A7 STRONGMAN SHIRT

This equipment review may get sticky! Presenting one of my favorite pieces of Strongman and strength training apparel, the A7 Strongman grip shirt. Available in several different colors, a variety of sizes, and both a male and female cut, this shirt will help you get a grip on your strongman training. My personal gripContinue reading “A7 STRONGMAN SHIRT”

FIVE POUNDS MENTALITY

Those around me in the gym know the intensity I bring as the lifts get heavier. My coach always jokes that she knows when the programming is wearing me down by when I start to talk to myself. The internal monologue is a part of my routine. It is a freedom of expression toContinue reading “FIVE POUNDS MENTALITY”