How Do I Compete In The Garage Gym Competition?
4 Simple Steps and You are In The Cool Kids Club!
Over 75% of our athletes have NO competitive lifting experience
TIMELINE We have two main events every year... Spring (May) and Fall (October/November). Both have the same theme, last a week (and some change), you get it.We spend time throughout the year chatting about home gym life, lifting, and prepping for the main event. Expect official details including sponsors, prizes, and more in March for the Spring and August for the Fall.
WANT MORE? You can win awesome stuff, free entry, super easy to participate, you can compete at any time during the week of the event and you can even get your kids, spouses, friends and family lifting. No age cut-offs, no clothing requirements, everything is geared towards being inclusive! Check out this Garage Gym Competition Overview and dig into the details for YOUR next powerlifting event.Prizes are given out in our drawing where you are entered by participating, not weight classes or amount lifted.We have had sub 100lb totals and 2000lb totals. So whether you live and breathe powerlifting, or you are aiming up your first squat ever, you will fit right in!Oh, and I donate money to Special Olympics and other Non-Profits on behalf of everyone who enters, so you are doing something good no matter what!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS While we made the Garage Gym Competition to be easier than most competitions, there are ALWAYS questions. So we put together this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to help answer some of the most common questions we get.
What Is The Garage Gym Competition?
Fairly simple. A FREE virtual powerlifting meet for at home lifters.
Do I Need to Weigh In?
No. We will ask for your bodyweight in the submission form, but an accurate weigh-in is not necessary. We use bodyweight for some of our post-event reporting.
How Do I Win A prize?
Enter the competition, then wait and see if you won! Every participant, young and old, newbie or seasoned professional, gets an entry into the open drawing. We pick those at random for prizes.
So enter… and you might win!
Can I wear wraps, straps, sleeves and other lifting gear?
Yes, whether you need to or simply want to, any and all lifting gear is allowed.
Can I perform My Lifts On Any Day of The Week?
Yep! You can do them all on one day, or spread them out throughout the week. Totally up to you, they just need to be completed between the beginning and end dates of the event.
Can I use Specialty Bars or Modified Lifts?
Yep! Whether you need to or simply want to, specialty bars lifts are good to go. Our motto is – If it looks like a Squat, Bench, or Deadlift… it counts!
Do I Need to Perform All Three Lifts?
No. Whether you are injured or simply have no interest in one of the Big 3 lifts, you can submit with just Squat, Bench, or Deadlift – or any combination of the three.
Do I need To Record My Lifts From A Certain Angle?
No. If you can, film from an angle where we can see you, the weights, and whether you performed the lift or not. But everyone’s spaces are different, so just make sure you get the best shot you can and focus on the lifting.
How Do The Non-Profit Donations Work?
If you participate, we donate $1 to the non-profit for that event. That simple. We’ll have additional ways to raise funds including t-shirt sales, donations from participants and followers, and more.
How Can I Support The Garage Gym Competition?
Compete in the GGC! The more people that compete, lets us know we are doing the right thing. And it lets out sponsors know that too, which keeps them coming back with more prizes every year.
You can always follow us on social media, subscribe to the newsletter, buy a GGC shirt, and purchase equipment using our links and codes… all are greatly appreciated. But the number one factor is to compete!
Can I lift In a Friend’s Gym?
You bet!
Can my kids participate?
Yes they can! My daughter Audrey has competed since she was just a couple years old.
Can I Participate From a Commercial Gym?
Yes. We know that not everyone has a home gym. The caveat here is that some items like Top Athlete Awards are only available for those that compete in a home based gym.
What Are Top Athlete Awards?
We take our Top 3 Totals for Male and Female athletes, and our Top 3 Most Improved Athletes, and we give them a shout-out and an award. No prizes or anything are tied to this.
Can I Participate From a Non US Based Country?
Yes! We have had people from over 40 different countries compete. Some of our prizes are LARGE and based in the US, so you might not be eligible to win unless you can arrange for delivery/pick-up. But you can always compete, and there are prizes available world-wide!