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We’re a Powerlifting and Strongman Gym in Dubuque, IA dedicated to bettering ourselves and pushing one another to new heights.
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🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from all of us at Earned Not Given Barbell. 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate 250 years of the United States of America, a legacy built by those who answered the call, embraced sacrifice, and fought for the freedoms we enjoy every day.

At Earned Not Given, we’ve always believed that the greatest things in life aren’t handed to us, they’re earned through discipline, grit, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to something bigger than ourselves. Those same values helped build this nation and continue to define the men and women who keep it strong.

As you celebrate with family and friends, take a moment to remember those who have served, those who continue to serve, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Have a safe, blessed, and unforgettable Fourth of July.

Happy Birthday, America. Here’s to 250 years of freedom, and to the generations who will carry that legacy forward. by @engbarbell

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3 months ago

Still plenty of time to sign up for this fun event!!

Static Monsters ‘26 qualifier
$65
Dubuque, IA

MEMBERSHIP

To be able to compete at Static Monsters Worldwide and World Championships each competitor must have an active Static Monsters Membership. The youngest age for membership and competing is 16

Rules

https://www.staticmonsters.com/2026-event-rules/

Event location subject to change.

Weigh ins are subject to 24 hour prior. Weigh ins will be at Earned Not Given Barbell 2/20 from 12 pm to 2pm and event location on 2/21 from 930am to 1130am. Rules meeting at 12 pm. Lifting will begin at 12:20pm.

We will have a special guest judge. Morgan Irons will be our head judge. She is currently the Static Monsters 2025 world champion. She has set the heaviest deadlift and total records for women.

Link in bio! taken in Earned Not Given Barbell by @engbarbell

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9 months ago

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from Earned Not Given Barbell 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the birth of a nation built on sacrifice, courage, and an unshakable belief in freedom. At Earned Not Given, we honor those same values—because just like strength, liberty is earned, not given.

We’re proud to live in a country where we have the freedom to chase our goals, speak our minds, and better ourselves every single day. That freedom was secured by generations of brave men and women who stood firm when it mattered most.

As the flags wave and the fireworks rise, take a moment to reflect on what it truly means to be American. Stand tall. Live free. And never stop fighting for what matters.

Happy 4th of July. Stay strong. Stay free. God bless America.

— Your ENGB Family 💪🗽🇺🇸 by @engbarbell

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a year ago

Today, we remember the heroes who gave everything so we could live in freedom. Memorial Day is not about sales or long weekends — it’s about honor, sacrifice, and reflection.

At Earned Not Given Barbell, we believe in hard work, discipline, and showing up — values that echo the service and selflessness of those who wear the uniform. But today, we pause. We remember those who didn’t come home. We recognize that the privileges we enjoy every day were paid for at the highest price.

This day is for them.
For the ones who stood tall so we could stand free.
For the families who carry on with quiet strength.
For the lives given — not lost — in the name of something greater.

We honor you. We remember you. We are forever grateful. by @engbarbell

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a year ago

To All Members,

This is an important reminder regarding personal responsibility and respect for our shared space.

This past Sunday we dedicated over 12 hours to cleaning, reorganizing, and adding new equipment to the facility to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for everyone. Within just a few days we’re already seeing plates left out, bands and equipment scattered, and personal items abandoned around the gym.

Additionally, we ask that all members treat the equipment with respect. Slamming weights or bars (yes we understand the excitement in PRs and understand it’ll happen in those moments but does NOT need to happen on your daily working sets), or abusing machines not only damages equipment but also shortens its lifespan and creates unnecessary safety hazards for others. Our goal is to keep everything in top condition for everyone’s use—careless behavior makes that impossible.

This is not acceptable.

Leave it better than you found it. It’s that simple.

We all share this space, and it only works if everyone does their part. That means racking your weights, returning equipment to its proper place, and taking your belongings with you.

We take this seriously. The facility is monitored by cameras, and repeat offenders risk having their memberships revoked.

We shouldn’t have to constantly remind grown adults to clean up after themselves. Let’s all do better—out of respect for the space, the staff, and each other.

Thank you,
ENG Management by @engbarbell

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a year ago

Stronger Together Classic
April 5, 2025

What a DAY we had here at E.N.G. yesterday!!
We’d like to thank each and every one of you that came out to support such a great cause!

Thank you to the Athletes for giving quite literally your all which included two World Records and a North American Adaptive Record!! Congratulations to Morgan Irons who broke the All Time World Record Axle C&P with 296lbs! Congratulations to Connor Cain (16yo) for breaking the World Record Silver Dollar Deadlift in his age/weight class with 321lbs! And Congratulations to Jeff Gartner for breaking the North American Adaptive Record with 220lbs!

Thank you to Tony Hammel and Gator for whipping up some of the best if not THE best pulled pork

Thank you to S. Kelly Photography for your generous time and donation!

Thank you to Katie Kelly for the Message Therapy throughout the day for everyone and the donation back to this cause!

Thank you to the spotters and loaders, who without, it’d be extremely difficult to run a meet!

Thank you to our score table and Announcer, Nikki and James Mensen for all that you do!

Thank you to Colton Cross and Iron Ape for Title Sponsoring this event and giving out amazing gifts to the winners!

To Paul and Ashley…WE LOVE YOU
~ Team ENG “A Family Forged in Iron” taken in Earned Not Given Barbell by @engbarbell

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a year ago

Great people coming together for a great cause!
Amazing day here at ENG!!

Stronger Together Classic
🏋️🏅🏋️‍♀️ taken in Earned Not Given Barbell by @engbarbell

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a year ago

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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2 years ago

We’d like to wish both @bell_strongman1999 & @theironmaiden97 good luck this weekend as they compete at @officialstrongmangames!!

Leave your mark this weekend! 😤 💪 by @engbarbell

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2 years ago

From our Iron Family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!! taken in Earned Not Given Barbell by @engbarbell

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2 years ago

We salute the courage, honor, and bravery of our Nations Veterans. Today, tomorrow, and forever.

Happy Veterans Day from all of us at E.N.G. taken in Earned Not Given Barbell by @engbarbell

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2 years ago

Good Luck to all of our Team E.N.G. Lifters competing this weekend at the @upa_events_ Power Weekend!

Leave it all on the Platform!

#EarnedNotGivenBarbell #TeamENG #DubuquesStrongest #AfamilyForgedInIron #ForAthletesByAthletes #USSaffiliateGym #Powerlifting #Strongman taken in Grand River Center by @engbarbell

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