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Matt Humpherys

@mathias.strong

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HEALTH & FITNESS
🔥 lost 100 lbs.
💪 fitness enthusiast
🧠 mental health matters
If I can do it, you can too

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**Confession: Back day used to be the bane of my existence. Rows? Pull-ups? Lat raises? More like, “Ugh, let’s just skip to biceps.”

While back workouts still resides as one of my least favorite, I’m grateful that I never neglected it. It’s easy to fall into the trap of favoring the mirror muscles (chest, quads, abs, etc…), but a truly strong physique is built from the ground up, front to back, inside and out. Ignoring entire muscle groups just weakens our foundation and limits our potential.

Now if anyone has any tips on building a love for leg day, let me know 😅

Rooting for you fam ⚡️

What’s your favorite muscle group to workout ⬇️ taken in Salt Lake City, Utah by @mathias.strong

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3 years ago

Every step forward is a step closer to a better you, no matter how small the steps seem! 💛

This is one thing that helped me overcome gym anxiety :) taken in Salt Lake City, Utah by @mathias.strong

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This is what 5 years of dedicated training looks like! taken in Layton, Utah by @mathias.strong

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2025. What a year! So much. So much of everything. So much happiness. So much grief. So much stress. So much love… ❤️

Even though this year had its challenges - I know it’s leading me towards the life I have been dreaming of.. and that’s what really matters.

Thank you to everyone who made this year so meaningful. Here’s to 2026 🥂 taken in Salt Lake City, Utah by @mathias.strong

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Sometimes the gym is the only place I feel strong. Truth is… it’s been a hard season. Some days I feel like I’m thriving. Other days I feel like I’m dragging my soul to the gym just to feel something.

But here’s the thing — I’m still here. Still fighting. Still working towards that person I want to become. The gym is more than just a place to build my body - each time I conquer a workout, have a day with a clean diet, or prioritize my sleep schedule - I FEEL one step closer to who I want to be. It plays a role in finding myself in the vision of who I want to be.

And if you’re in that same place — this is your sign to keep going. You don’t have to be perfect, just persistent. You’re stronger than you feel, and way more capable than you think.

Let’s keep going, friends. I’m rooting for you ⚡️ taken in Salt Lake City, Utah by @mathias.strong

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a year ago

Summer checklist:
✅ strong legs
✅ short shorts
✅ solid core (or trying lol)
✅ someone to paddle with
✅ minimal tipping

(okay, some tipping) 💦🛶

Days out in the lake remind me why I love fitness. Yes it’s great to feel confident in your body.. but what is even better is feeling healthy and strong enough to enjoy activities like paddle boarding, hiking, or anything outdoors - without struggling to participate the way I want too. taken in Pineview Reservoir by @mathias.strong

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You are not your abs.
You are not a progress pic.
You are not a before or an after.

You are a whole person. You deserve health, joy, and rest — even if no one ever claps for it. I think I lost sight of that somewhere along the way. So whatever stage of your fitness journey you’re in - I hope it makes you feel free, not dependent. I hope your journey brings peace, not obsession.

I have been reflecting, learning, and rebuilding my approach to health and fitness.. and my relationship with social media honestly. Sorry It’s been a bit. I’ve been in my quiet era (the gym has not). Still growing, still grounding, still here.

Thanks for sticking around :)

P.S. Turns out baby me had it figured out: move your body, eat your cake, and don’t overthink any of it. (Last pic lol) by @mathias.strong

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No better way to ring in the new year then with a spray tan from my girl @tanz.by.kenz. Literally if you want to feel 5x more hench then you already do, go get a spray tan and do it with kenz! She never misses 🤎💪 by @mathias.strong

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Before ➡️ After… but the real magic happens in the during. Keep grinding—even when it feels like nothing’s changing. Your ‘after’ is closer than you think. taken in Salt Lake City, Utah by @mathias.strong

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Pace yourself. This has been my mindset over the last few months. One of the best things you can do for yourself If you’re on your fitness journey - take it day by day. One step at a time. Setting goals and working towards better health can feel so overwhelming and if you mess up it’s easy to get into the mindset of giving up.

So my message for you all this time - pace yourself. Enjoy the journey. Be kind to yourself and if you don’t give up you will achieve things you never even knew were possible.

Rooting for you all fitness fam ⚡️ by @mathias.strong

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The last pic.. 😮‍💨 Still working away. Life has thrown so many curveballs over the last year and a half.. I’ve had to shift my focus and haven’t been able to hit the gym like I used to. But here’s the thing: I’m still showing up. 💪

Even when I can’t be the gym bro I once was, I’m committed to my fitness journey. Progress isn’t always about perfection; it’s about consistency. It’s about showing up, even when life gets tough.

Here’s a current progress pic to remind myself and all of you that every step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Let’s keep pushing, keep striving, and keep celebrating every victory, no matter how big or small. taken in Salt Lake City, Utah by @mathias.strong

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Fitness isn’t just about the number on the scale—it’s about feeling confident in your own skin, celebrating every bit of progress, and embracing the journey. I often found that these small changes impacted me more than just losing fat and building muscle. From clearer skin to seeing some chest definition, every step forward counts.

Keep pushing, keep growing, and remember that every victory, big or small, is worth celebrating! 💪✨ remember - I’m rooting for you!! ⚡️ taken in Salt Lake City, Utah by @mathias.strong

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