Barbell Fit Strong

USA Powerlifting Highschool Nationals 2022 - 1800 total student lifters in Chicago. This had been a great experience! Let's bring more SC & NC students next year! Brooke is HS freshmen in 60kg Teen 1 division. She placed 3rd and was very happy about this along with her coach (dad) . Her numbers 286 lb squat. 170 lb bench press. 325 lb Dead lift. USAPL is a awesome community of lifters...lets keep making this sport awesome!

03/23/2022

Barbell Fit Strong updated their address.

09/05/2020

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2020 USAPL Power Mountain Showcase Meet -the meet is up & running! Lots of great energy! Looking forward to seeing Brooke in the “Bench Press Only” comp.

08/21/2020

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Be strong! Lean into strength that is eternal & never diminishing. Thankful for many good things today. Remember the fire refines & shapes us for His ultimate purposes & glory. God is always good. Have a super Friday!

07/03/2020

Yay! Strong guy! 2020 USAPL SC Upstate Classic! Check out with
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I'm not used to being just average strenght in a room. We had a great time. There is no pressure lifting with these guys. All we did was cut up crack jokes and bring it when they said too. @ Spartanburg, South Carolina

07/02/2020

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New video out of our meet @ the sc upstate classic!

06/27/2020

2020 USA Powerlifting SC Upstate Classic Today!!! We are ready to have some competing fun!! Bring you me smiling eyes with your mask! @ Upward Sports

06/27/2020

2020 USA Powerlifting SC Upstate Classic Today!!! We are ready to have some competing fun!! Bring you me smiling eyes with your mask! @ Spartanburg, South Carolina

06/26/2020

Sporting the new 2020 USA Powerlifting SC Upstate Classic Meet T-Shirts! Yay!! Less than 24 hrs to the start. June 27th. Over 100 admission tickets pre-sold! Tonight 7pm-8pm early registration. If your lifter come and get your rack heights and more set. You’ll get to sleep in 30 extra mins tomorrow morning! Lol! @ Spartanburg, South Carolina

06/22/2020

Last day to purchase discounted tickets this Weds @ 12pm. Discounted tickets $5. At door price $10.00. See link to purchase. See you Saturday!

https://www.barbellfitstrong.com/store/c4dRhuEh

@ Barbell Fit Strong

06/21/2020

Working on equipped lifting this weekend with the knee wraps and squat suit. Thanks to my friends Eddy & Patty! I’ve got a lot of broken blood vessels on my legs but it’s part of the equipped journey! Thankful today for many good things & knowing the love of God in all things; the good & our “problem of pain” as C.S. Lewis puts it. Rock your sunday! @ Barbell Fit Strong

06/21/2020

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Working on equipped lifting this weekend with the knee wraps and squat suit. Thanks to my friends Eddy & Patty! I’ve got a lot of broken blood vessels on my legs but it’s part of the equipped journey! Thankful today for many good things & knowing the love of God in all things; the good & our “problem of pain” as C.S. Lewis puts it. Rock your sunday!

06/20/2020

Every ticket purchased gets a raffle ticket to win possible prize!

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Check out .co a sponsor to the 2020 USA PL SC Upstate Classic, June 27th. Check bio for tickets. This thing is gonna Rock! See u soon! Repost .co with
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Happy Small Business Saturday! 💜As a small business owner, this day is extra meaningful to me. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me in any way. I appreciate it more than you know! If you have a small business you love, support them today! Place an order, share with your friends & family—it all makes a difference! THANK YOU for shopping small and allowing me to do what I love every day!💜P.S I’m having a sale over at .co and everything is 20%off!
💚💙Feel free to also comment below with your favorite small business or if you have a small business! 👋 I want to know the small shops you love!!! 🎄 give me some 🎁 ideas. @ Barbell Fit Strong

06/20/2020

Oh Yeah! I recognize these guys masks and all!

2020 USA Powerlifting Upstate Classic next weekend, June 27th!

Secure your admission tickets!
https://www.barbellfitstrong.com/store/c4dRhuEhDiscounted tickets in bio. $10 at door. $5 preorder price. Check out with
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New YouTube Video! Like, comment & subscribe!💪🏾 (click on link in my Bio)

06/18/2020

2020 USA Powerlifting SC Upstate Classic - June 27th.
At door price $10.00 Early ticket price $5.00
T-Shirt with Admission Ticket $18.00
https://www.barbellfitstrong.com/store/c4dRhuEh

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06/05/2020

RPR training coming!! June 26th (day bf USAPL meet) Spartanburg, SC with Level 1 & 2 RPR coach Amy Mason , look out for link to register. Limited size class. DM me if you want to be first to know or questions. with
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If RPR can make one of the strongest people feel even stronger and better, imagine what it could do for you. If you want to have the same reaction, bring a friend* and sign up for our Virtual Level One Live Clinic. Cal, Chris and JL will give you the tools you need to have a stronger and more pain-free body! Link in bio! ⠀
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*Each person signs up individually

06/05/2020

Have you ever received news that it took your breath away? Made you feel weak? You took a hit? I have. I bet some of you have too. I’ve also experienced a strengthening . 🙏This brought me back STRONGER, more full of hope & a better of understanding of who I am and who God is. . I’ve now seen these times as a training ground for real personal growth because nothing could shape me like those times under tension & pain. Be strong today by knowing real mind set transformation :2. 👊Much love❤️ to the strength building community! I’m looking forward to seeing you June 27th at the 2020 USAPL SC Upstate Classic. If it weren’t for Covid-19, I’d give you all a hug. Hang in there friends, let’s Be Strong together! Coach Karen .lisa @ Spartanburg, South Carolina

2020 USA Powerlifting SC Upstate Classic T-Shirt

06/04/2020

2020 USA Powerlifting SC Upstate Classic meet T-shirts. Get your USAPL Meet T-Shirt this year! Last call for pre-order price and includes free entry to the meet.
Pick Up at Door Pricing & Mail Order pricing available

Upward Star Center in Spartanburg, June 27th
https://www.barbellfitstrong.com/store/9oUawB5Z

2020 USA Powerlifting SC Upstate Classic T-Shirt Make memories and remember with your T-Shirt!

05/29/2020

2020 USA Powerlifting SC Upstate Classic June 27th. Check out getting meet ready! Let’s go! with
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Working on competition commands!💪🏾 and hitting depth on squats!! 485 lbs on my deadlift (hook grip life.. my thumbs hate me😩😂) .alphabelle

05/22/2020

2020 USA Powerlifting SC Upstate Classic June 27th!

There are some lifting spots available.
Register here:
https://www.barbellfitstrong.com/usa-powerlifting

Questions? Contact Meet Director/ Karen Naegel via e-mail
[email protected]

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Yay! We gonna get there together!
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🎉 We are excited to announce PHASE 2 of our reopening will begin Friday, May 29th!! Hours will be:
Friday, May 29th: Noon to 6pm
Saturday: May 30th: Noon to 6pm
Sunday, May 31st: 1pm to 6pm

June 1st: NORMAL OPERATING HOURS!
👉🏼 Come visit us for day passes, programming, facility rentals, and birthday parties!!
**SIGN UP FOR LEAGUE PLAY NOW by visiting our website: http://www.upwardstarcenter.com/ @ Spartanburg, South Carolina

05/21/2020

Has this ever been more important?!Check out the rich history dropped this week and learn about the USAPL & it’s founder Brother Bennett. We are not just building our physical strength we are building our mental strength! We are subjecting ourselves to doing things that are difficult and we reap the benefits of not only a stronger body but a stronger mind. Don’t give up. Keep pressing forward. We’ve got this together! Powerlifting

05/20/2020

I’m pumped about the 2020 USA Powerlifting SC Upstate Classic! June 27th. Spartanburg, SC. I stopped by our beautiful venue, Upward Star Center today, and this facility is ready for sports gatherings again! Let’s train strong together!

05/16/2020

This is ONLY open till May 17th!
Opportunity to win something awesome & do good!
Click link:
http://join.nokidhungry.org/site/TR/PFR/DD_Pers_Fund_13?team_id=172398&pg=team&fr_id=1473&fbclid=IwAR0_l6Ew_0NT64jrFEZW-VQbCjh5cDCzOb9mpT903uuDFy7wQ8nFBILzB4k

We have raised nearly $20,000 for We want $5,000 more! This event ends at 11:59 pm Sunday May 17th!

Help us get kids in America the food they need during this quarantine. Plus a chance to win one of these amazing prizes!!

: Eddy will come to you and put on a seminar with you and your friends

: flight for 2, hotel for 2 nights. Workout at her personal gym with swag bags

: fly you out to Barbell Brigade for a workout and lunch with Bart. Plus $100 gift card

; I'll fly to you or fly you to me. Your choice for a one on one workout with a friend

: workout with you and a friend at barbell brigade. With a lunch to follow

: signed squat shoes.

Link in bio

05/15/2020

Dedication to training! Making it happen in adversity is still full@steam ahead! Looking forward to seeing his work June 27th at the 2020 USA PL Upstate Classic! Looks like he’s getting a spot from one of our USAPL refs, . Let’s Keep building strength together! Check out repost! with
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On today’s episode of get big or die tryin’. It is the 4th quarter and it’s time to unleash the beast:

Comp Bench:
1x1 @ 182.5🔑/402.3 (shown but too easy)
1x1@185🔑/407.9 (PR🔥🔥🔥🔥) CG Bench
1x5@155🔑/341.7
3x5@145🔑/319.7
AMRAP@145🔑/319.7 (8 reps)

4-0-0 Tempo squat
[email protected]🔑/435.4

Belt squats
3x12@315

Skull Crushers
3x12@95

Assault Bike between sets of skull crushers (15 second sprints)

lifting gear courtesy (buy it and you can PR too lol). We cooking 😤. Charlie pants sold separately 😂😂😂😂. I do not own the rights to the music.

05/13/2020

Super excited about Upstate Classic happening June 27th in Spartanburg! This pair had been kill’n it! Look forward to seeing bring his work to the platform! Folks were in this thing together and we are gonna be stronger!! Check out repost with
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8 weeks & 11 weeks out!
P.O.W.E.R. SQUAD!💪🏾 .alphabelle

05/11/2020

This is an awesome opportunity!! It does 2 things....feeds kids & you get the opportunity to train with some amazing leaders in the PL community! Jen’s put something together that is very good! Go to in bio to get the details! with
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Stronger Together

I have joined up with some of my friends to help raise money for hungry kids in America. Because of the nation wide school closures, many of our children are not getting the meals they rely on.

Each of us has offered an experience we hope that you will donate to. Each donation will serve as a “raffle ticket”. This charity event for will end on 5/20/20 at 11:59 pm EST. Check out what we have to offer!

Come with a friend to work out at Barbell Brigade in Los Angeles, CA. After the workout you can enjoy a lunch with Marisa at one of her favorite places!

Will come to your training facility (at his own expense) to hold a powerlifting seminar for you and friends.

will fly you out to his gym, Barbell Brigade in Los Angeles. You will train and have lunch together. You will also receive a $100 giftcard to Barbell Brigade.

aka Ray Williams is offering a pair of signed squat shoes. Now is your chance to squat like Ray!

just moved to Fort Worth, Texas and opened her personal gym, Strong Strong Friends. She will fly you and a friend to her gym, put you up for two nights (additional $100 travel expenses included) to lift with her at one of her events.

will fly to you or you can fly to her. She will come train at your gym or will fly you with a friend down to her personal gym (includes one night stay and dinner).

Click here:
http://join.nokidhungry.org/site/TR/PFR/DD_Pers_Fund_13?team_id=172398&pg=team&fr_id=1473&fbclid=IwAR0Zh7duuKfMdrQoNwmqxvK6Ak9BA8qm1oxYpgqfRaWG6J3NCgX9mlUs7To

05/05/2020

#1 World Bench Presser Jennifer Thompson 63kg USAPL/IPF Powerlifter
46 years old, mother, wife & teacher.

Famous for OVER 300 lb bench press while only personally weighing 132-138lb range. She has longevity & has been part of sport for 20+yrs!

**Also available on Podcast via Spotify, i-Tunes, Apple & more- Barbell Fit Strong/

Notable achievements
2019 IPF Hall of Fame / 2018 USAPL Athlete of the Year

We are going to talk about her life, lifting journey, nutrition & training!

You won't want to miss this information!

Listen & enjoy!
Minutes
2:30 - How Jen & the Thompson family are doing in the Quarantine
7:20 - Things Jen likes to do besides lift heavy things
8:30 - Jen's history of lifting & entering sport
13:00 - Performance & mental toughness
14:40 - Working through injuries & pain
19:00 - Jennifer & Donavon/powerlifting couple - how they work together with success

Nutrition Minutes
20:52-28:00
20:52 - Weight class management
23:00 - Macro Nutrition Conversation
25:00 - SSP Nutrition
25:22 - Jen's take on Creatine
26:00 - Food Selection

Powerlifting Training Minutes 28:22-38:00
28:27 - Chest or Triceps for best bench?
29:00 - In the beginning pushing back on the theory of bench press for the day
31:40 - No shoulder impingements for Jen...learn why
32:00 -Teacher at heart...loves coaching camps...technique is king
34:00 -Her take on warrm up - Has she had injuries from bench pressing?
36:00 - Her take on big arches & peck development
39:00 - What does she eat in the middle of her 2 hr work out

Legacy, Women's PL History & Raw Nationals goals for this year
42:50 - Building mental toughness & confidence
43:48 - History of women in competitive powerlifting from last 20 years
45:00 - Awards most proud of & the future!

For more information on Jennifer Thompson and how to build a better bench...
www.132poundsofpower.com

Check out an awesome opportunity to train with Jen or other Powerlifting leaders as they help to raise money for "No Kid Hungry". This is a great cause!

Click below for more details:

http://join.nokidhungry.org/site/TR/PFR/DD_Pers_Fund_13?team_id=172398&pg=team&fr_id=1473&fbclid=IwAR0Zh7duuKfMdrQoNwmqxvK6Ak9BA8qm1oxYpgqfRaWG6J3NCgX9mlUs7To

Click below for Podcast link via Anchor:
https://anchor.fm/barbellfitstrong/episodes/Interview--conversation-with-1-World-Bench-Presser--Jennifer-Thompson-USAPLIPF-edjjom

04/28/2020

Sign up for tomorrow mornings free virtual class 10am - 11am. Give it a try to change up your training! It's closed class only those with link able to attend. You'll love getting trained by Coach Hazelwood!

Velocity is now offering FREE LIVE virtual training Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings at 10am. This will be an athlete focused program touching on mobility, agility and strength.

Coach Hazelwood will workout with you and guide you through the workout! Come join us this week by registering via the link below!

Please make sure to sign up by 9am the morning of the class. From there, you will get an email with the ZOOM meeting link that you will use to join us around 9:50am! Please comment/email with any questions!

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=178227&stype=-7&sView=week&sLoc=0

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