Matthew Taylor
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But what do you do when live collapses your left lung in your 20s? Well if you are anything like Sam Funderburk, you say F*&K it! I’m gonna be a powerlifter.
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But what do you do when live collapses your left lung in your 20s? Well if you are anything like Sam Funderburk, you say F*&K it! I’m gonna be a powerlifter.
I’m a big fan of leg day. Something about those big weights and nasty pumps calls to me. The unfortunate part is that in a home gym, you can struggle to have enough equipment that isn’t just squats and deadlifts on repeat. You can grab a quality specialty bar, mix things up with squat variations, […]
Should Powerlifters Do Cardio? This is a common question, and on the surface it makes sense. In powerlifting, the pursuit of maximal strength is the top priority. Thus, there is an idea that cardio training will inevitably interfere with strength gains or hinder recovery within the powerlifting community. However, when implemented strategically, cardio training can complement strength training efforts, enhance conditioning, improve body composition, and promote efficient recovery. Not to mention, there are obvious general health benefits to maintaining your cardiovascular health. And if you are a lifter that is bound to a particular weight class, implementing cardio can aid in weight maintenance without forcing a restriction of caloric intake.
Some people can rely on their internal motivation to keep them coming back into the gym everyday, hitting it hard and heavy and chasing down their goals without hesitation. Others, maybe yourself, might need a little something to help them out. We know you WANT to workout, lift weights, get jacked and tan, and crush […]
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But what do you do when live collapses your left lung in your 20s? Well if you are anything like Sam Funderburk, you say F*&K it! I’m gonna be a powerlifter.
Are you looking to add versatility to both your workouts and your home gym space? Have you been wanting to add a pulley system but don’t have a compatible rack, budget, or space for the majority available on the market today? Although a freestanding functional trainer might be on everyone’s wish list, not every home gym owner has the money or the space to add this piece to their gym. This DIY Cable Pulley System can bridge that gap and do just about everything a standalone functional trainer can do at a fraction of the price.
Joey Echeverria has been competing in powerlifting for multiple years now, and has recently clocked his 3rd year and 5th event for the GGC. Let’s take a look at his journey.
2024 we are working with Stronger Than. You might recognize them, they have ran one of the biggest and baddest local meets for the GGC for the past several years, and Jason, the big man in charge, is one of our coaches providing feedback to lifters. Support those that support you!
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