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Summer Internship Applications Are Open. Deadline to apply is March 31st. We will contact everyone the first week of April.

We’re looking for two Oakland students (Class of 2027 or 2028) who want real experience inside a strength training facility and small business environment.

Our internship program started in 2020 when schools shut down as a way to keep Oakland youth active and connected. Since then, we’ve worked with hundreds of students — supporting them as athletes, leaders, and interns at Get Bent.

This opportunity is for students interested in pursuing Kinesiology, personal training, or careers in strength and conditioning. You’ll learn programming, coaching, anatomy, nutrition, biomechanics, and what it actually takes to operate a small business day to day.

This is paid ($20/hour), 10–15 hours per week, and requires reliable transportation and strong communication skills.

If you want mentorship, responsibility, and hands on experience — not just something to put on a résumé — apply through the link in our bio.

We’re excited to invest in the next group of Oakland leaders.

#oakland #studentathlete #internships #oaklandpersonaltrainer by @getbentcoachjason

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Been having so much fun this first month of the year in our Youth Sports Performance program. The kids are getting stronger, faster, more mobile, AND THEY ARE HAVING FUN.

It takes a lot of drive and consistency to train before or after school and I’m grateful for being surrounded by such an amazing group of kids. Thank you for helping bring a little more purpose to my life.

#basketball #baseball #powerlifting #football taken in Oakland, California by @getbentcoachjason

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Powerlifting America Age Division nationals was a blast. I wasn’t sure what to expect after joining a new federation earlier this year, but I feel like I was well prepared and even though I didn’t place, I still had a great performance and learned a lot. I’m excited to take what I learned at this meet and apply it to my coaching going forward.

S: 539 ⚪️⚪️⚪️
B: 341 ⚪️⚪️⚪️ (Missed 352)
DL: 589 ⚪️⚪️⚪️ (Missed 616)

I was kind of disappointed with missing 3rd bench and deadlift attempts but stilll had a great time, especially considering that I had pinched a nerve in my neck less than 4 weeks out from meet.

I’m really excited about taking a break from competing and having fun in and outside of the gym. Huge thanks to my coach Natasha Barnes for understanding me and knowing how to give me programming that works for both my mental and physical state and for really teaching me the importance of not overshooting. I’ve learned so much from you as both a coach and athlete and am excited to keep building together. Big thanks to my handler, business partner, and wife Pela for doing a great job keeping me focused in the warm up area and hyped on the platform. Big thanks to Jason Coble for being my favorite person to compete with even though you clearly kick my ass everytime. It’s fun having a friend in the game who enjoys the process and community just as much as the competition itself. James, Mijoia, Ingrid, Katie, Volney, and Sha’Kuana for hyping me up while I was training for this event. And of course the Oakland Tech Baseball Team and Coach Chris for bringing so much joy and a competitive spirit to my life and making me feel appreciated. My clients Vandy and Leo who are always asking me why I’m doing what I’m doing in a way that feels both supportive and critical in the most helpful caring way. My client Nitin for being ok with me finishing sets even after your session had started. Sideshow Kitchen for keeping me fed with the best big burgers in the Bay Area. My parents and my sister for supporting me from a distance. And Pigeon Bobby for being the best training partner anyone could ask for.

#powerliftingamerica #powerlifting #mastersdivision #deadlift #fitover40 taken in Reno, Nevada by @getbentcoachjason

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Gettin Bent with Coach Jason
EPISODE 2 YA FEEL ME?!

Joining me today is East Bay Warriors Legend and UCLA RB Jaivian The Jet Thomas. Hear about his favorite lifts, how he spent the off season and who he channels when he is on the field.

Thank you for being such a positive member of our community and a great role model for the younger kids. Your work ethic and positive energy in the gym is unmatched.

#oaklandpersonaltrainer #oaklandgym by @getbentcoachjason

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I finally got a microphone for filming content and my first interview happens to be with a famous film maker who also happens to be one of my coolest clients.

This is Elizabeth Sher and you’re watching the first episode of Gettin Bent with Coach Jason.

#seniorstrength #oaklandpersonaltrainer #oaklandgym by @getbentcoachjason

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This is one of my favorite exercises to teach athletes how to both brace for lifting/running and also a great recovery day exercise.

It can also be used as a way to train a breathing pattern that can help you tap into your parasympathetic when you’re stressed and need to RELAX 🪴🫂

#diaphragmaticbreathing #oaklandpersonaltrainer by @getbentcoachjason

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Ok!!! So this is mostly for our members, but can be applied to most gyms big or small!

Also, if you are interested in joining a gym like ours but are intimidated or not sure if you are ready for it, the best way to join a community like ours is to come in ready to learn and interested in respecting the space as much as the current members do! That goes way farther than being the strongest or most athletic person in the room :)

#oaklandgym #oaklandpersonaltrainer #oakland #boutiquegym by @getbentcoachjason

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Our gym is hella cool. Get into it.

Classes // Powerlifting // Youth Training // Personal and Small Group Training // Key Card Memberships and Class Memberships // Online Coaching // Lots of Plants 🪴🌱

#oaklandgym #personaltraining #oaklandpersonaltrainer by @getbentcoachjason

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6 days ago

If you love your family, your team, your friends, then be honest with them.

Critiquing the people you love is not a negative thing.

Critiquing your political affiliation is not being a traitor.

Being able to think critically without feeling negative emotions is healthy.

#sportsandpolitics #facism #oaklandgym by @getbentcoachjason

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8 days ago

2 big events coming up at the gym!!!

Saturday 8/15 - Summer Slam Deadlift Party and Fundraiser. Link in bio to sign up! This is your chance to test your strength while supporting our youth focused community programs! No singlet, no problem! You can also simply come out to cheer the lifters on.

Saturday 11/7 - Gas Brake Lift 4 - This is a USPA Full Power Meet that is one of the most list competitions of the year! Sign ups will be available on the USPA Website at the end of the month.

Hope to see you soon! Hit us up if you’d like to join powerlifting club where you’ll receive quality coaching whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned lifter!

#powerlifting #oaklandgym #oaklandpersonaltrainer by @getbentcoachjason

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14 days ago

Hey yall!!!

Our Annual Summer Slam Deadlift Party and Fundraiser is coming up in just over a month!!

This event is ALWAYS a great time whether you want to lift, cheer on the lifters, or simply support the youth programs we run through Get Bent Friends.

Thanks to your support this past year, we were able to provide FREE training for multiple youth sports programs, offer gym memberships to dozens of kids, cover powerlifting coaching and competition fees, and provide paid internships for 5 junior coaches. NONE of this would have been possible without your generosity, which is why we’re reaching out once again to help us raise money for the coming school year.

Please consider signing up as a lifter, coming out as a spectator, or making a donation if you can’t attend. Get Bent Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so all donations are 100% tax deductible.

Link in BIO!! by @getbentcoachjason

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18 days ago

Well….. coming up with a complete caption for 2026 USPA Nationals has proved to be too hard. There is so much to say and so many people to thank and celebrate without writing a full on essay that it wouldn’t even fit in a caption.

20 lifters from Get Bent including a handful of lifters from our teammates from Squat a Pony in the Central Valley. Coach James, Pela, Sha’Kuana and Jason spent the week taking care of our lifters and making sure they had the best experience possible and it seemed to work because over half of our lifters podiumed including a whole bunch of National Champions!

Powerlifting at these events can be stressful but it can also be so damn fun when you find the right community to both compete with and against. Just as greatful for our team as we are for our Southern California and Texas buddies, especially Jay and the crew from Metroflex. This sport wouldn’t be as special to us without yall. Looking forward to next year.

When I finish creating a Dropbox for all these photos I’ll post them to our story. I took over 200 photos of lifters from all over the country, not just our team so keep an eye out. by @getbentcoachjason

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