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2026 Fall Garage Gym Competition

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When? October 3rd - October 10th

Where? Wherever You Lift!

How Much? Totally Free

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What Is The GGC?

The biggest and baddest virtual powerlifting meet on the planet
is back… the Garage Gym Competition!

Our Fall event will take place in the beginning of October
between the 3rd and 11th.

As always, free participation, tons of prizes, and the inclusive environment you’ve come to love.

Lift, have fun, maybe win a prize, and help donate to non-Profits.
Did I mention, it is all free? And the fun doesn’t end on the 10th.
Live Stream Events, Awards Ceremonies, Prize Week, and Data Insights all coming your way throughout the month of May!

What do you have to lose?

From 2 years old to 62 years old, first time squatters and professional powerlifters, all across the globe, We welcome all who pursue strength with a barbell!

From 2 years old to 62 years old, first time squatters and professional powerlifters, all across the globe, We welcome all who pursue strength with a barbell!

Over $17k in prizes up for grabs in this event

Over $17k in prizes up for grabs in this event

We will donate 1 Penny Per Pound Lifted To A Non-Profit On Your Behalf

We will donate 1 Penny Per Pound Lifted To A Non-Profit On Your Behalf

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Prizes and Sponsors

We’ve given away over $100k in prizes since 2018, and this Fall we’ve got another $17k up for grabs. Prizes go out in our “open drawing” which means everyone has an equal chance… as long as your participate… to take home everything from shirts and banners to gift cards, barbells, benches, cable attachments, and much more!

Check Out The Sponsors & Prizes For This Event

How Can I Compete In The 2026 Fall GGC? Don't worry, we keep it simple

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Step 1

Perform a successful 1 Rep Max Squat, Bench, and/or Deadlift

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Step 2

Record those lifts with your phone, camera, whatever you got.

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Step 3

Upload the videos to Social Media and use the event hashtag #26FallGGC

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Step 4

Enter your results in the Submission Form

Check Out The Full FAQs
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Non-Profits

We’ve donated more than $25k to Non-Profits since 2018 with YOUR HELP. The GGC and Gray Matter Lifting will be donating ONE Pennny PER Pound lifted in the 2026 Fall GGC, directly to Better Through The Barbell.

Find Out More About Them

Learn From The Best Want To Bring Your Best To The GGC? Our Coaches & Contributers Are Here To Help

Josh Max(well) is a Pediatrician, NASM certified personal trainer, and home gym design specialist. Dad, garage gym owner, GGC participant, and proud member of the 999lb Club.

Josh Max, MD, CPT

Josh Max(well) is a Pediatrician, NASM certified personal trainer, and home gym design specialist. Dad, garage gym owner, GGC participant, and proud member of the 999lb Club.
Far from a traditional powerlifter, Sanjiv competes in USAWA with a background in CrossFit, Grip Training, Climbing, Strongman, Cycling, and much MUCH more.

Sanjiv Gupta

Far from a traditional powerlifter, Sanjiv competes in USAWA with a background in CrossFit, Grip Training, Climbing, Strongman, Cycling, and much MUCH more.
Michael currently holds 24 National and State records in powerlifting, an MS in Occupational Therapy, and multiple coaching certifications.

Michael Shae

Michael currently holds 24 National and State records in powerlifting, an MS in Occupational Therapy, and multiple coaching certifications.
Manda is the GGC Resident Expert Powerlifter.  has competed in four federations, judged for four federations, and has attended more meets than she can keep track of.

Manda Wolff

Manda is the GGC Resident Expert Powerlifter.  has competed in four federations, judged for four federations, and has attended more meets than she can keep track of.
Sam has gone from collapsed lung in his early 20s to competitive strongman and powerlifter... often competing in BOTH sports in the same week. Friend of the "no-warm-up", Sam is a monster.

Sam Funderburk

Sam has gone from collapsed lung in his early 20s to competitive strongman and powerlifter… often competing in BOTH sports in the same week. Friend of the “no-warm-up”, Sam is a monster.
He comes from a powerlifting family watching both his parents compete in powerlifting. He has been competing in powerlifting for over a decade.

Everett Brill

He comes from a powerlifting family watching both his parents compete in powerlifting. He has been competing in powerlifting for over a decade.
From eating disorders to broken bones, torn hamstrings and powerlifting records. Matthew has made all the mistakes and been through a number of ups and downs, all so you don't have to.

Matthew Taylor

From eating disorders to broken bones, torn hamstrings and powerlifting records. Matthew has made all the mistakes and been through a number of ups and downs, all so you don’t have to.
His Instagram feed is full of him doing anything but “normal” lifting. But don't think his tricks are illusions, he can deadlift damn near 1000lb and has taken top spots in the GGC multiple times.

Mark Rosenberg

His Instagram feed is full of him doing anything but “normal” lifting. But don’t think his tricks are illusions, he can deadlift damn near 1000lb and has taken top spots in the GGC multiple times.
Christina is a world record holder in the bench press, while running a Non-Profit helping women get into powerlifting.

Christina Leonatti

Christina is a world record holder in the bench press, while running a Non-Profit helping women get into powerlifting.
CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR COACHES & CONTRIBUTORS

Helpful Articles Basics and Beginners To Advanced Tips and Tricks

Top 3 Reasons You Should Be Doing Single Leg Exercises As A Powerlifter

Top 3 Reasons You Should Be Doing Single Leg Exercises As A Powerlifter

Gym-goers of all types, but perhaps especially powerlifters, tend to hold a certain disdain for single leg exercises. It’s understandable, as single leg movements do suck. You can’t use as much weight, so they’re not cool. They make you sore. They feel awkward. You got into this because you wanted to lift heavy stuff, not […]
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Live Streams & More

We’ll compete the week of October 3rd, but the fun doesn’t end there. The following week is Awards Week, where we have multiple Live Stream Events and hand out SWORDS and PIE! We’ll follow that up with Prize Week all week long, and then wrap it up with Data Week and full results before we close it out.

Check Out The Live Stream Details

Our Athletes We've had over 5000 athletes around the globe enter

Mike Curry

Mike Curry

Mike Curry has leveraged the GGC over the past several years to change not only his body, but how he defines himself as a human being.
Babatunde (Tim) Awoyinka

Babatunde (Tim) Awoyinka

Babatunde (Tim) Awoyinka came back from two herniated discs in 2017, to compete in the GGC in 2019. Then came back in 2020, and in 2021.
Dan Mahoney

Dan Mahoney

Dan Mahoney of the Working Class Barbell Crew, runs through the GGC as more than just his lifts, but his generosity as well.
Kelly Itsell

Kelly Itsell

Kelly Itsell has used the GGC to be the strongest she has ever been while working with clients to be the strongest they have ever been.
Danielle Hamilton

Danielle Hamilton

Danielle Hamilton got strong to crush social stigmas and blaze a path forward for other people and the next generation.
Christina Leonatti

Christina Leonatti

Ever talk to someone and feel like you instantly know their entire life experience and everything about them? That is Christina Leonatti.
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Got Friends?

One of the best ways to take full advantage of the GGC, is to open your doors to local lifters. Friends, family, neighbors, or a buddy from work. Invite them over, and get after it together. If you run a gym and want to host a meet, this is a great opportunity to line it up for your athletes.

We’ve got checklists and articles to help, and we’ll even kick ya some cash money for food and drinks.

Check Out The Local Meet Details

Still Not Convinced? 99.9% of our Athletes From The Spring, Said They Are Coming Back For The Fall

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Over 4,000 athletes across the world have lifted in the Garage Gym Competition, we’ve given away over $100,000 in prizes and donated over $10,000 to charities. Your admission is free… you just need to lift!

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