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The #26FallGGC is closed for submissions but we aren't done yet!

This week we'll be digging into the data, confirming everything, and getting our Awards Week rolling.

On Wednesday we'll have a Live Stream for Prettiest Powerlifter with @big_c_smallz and on Thursday we'll have Most 10 RPE Lifter with @grumpybearrogers

Friday we'll crown our Top Athletes for Biggest Totals and Most Improved.

Next week begins Prize Week, all week long we hand out the over $17k in prizes.

And the week after is Results Week, where we'll share our final total for fund raising for @betterthroughthebarbell , insights into lifters, and the full results spreadsheet.

So stick around, we've only just begun!

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Eight weeks out. ⏳

April brought our first powerlifting meet to Fuel Fortress. On December 5th, we’re doing it again with the Fortress Winter Classic.

🏆 @uspatennessee Sanctioned
👥 30 Tested & 30 Non-Tested lifter spots
📋 Meet Director: @kwpowerlifting

📝 Register by November 13 using the link in our bio.

Spectators welcome! @raysfoodtruckk will be on site serving breakfast and lunch.

Meet questions or interested in being a spotter/loader? Contact @kwpowerlifting

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🇺🇸 Platform is READY for the @uspapower Tennessee State Championship here @operationirongym in Clarksville, TN!!!

- Lifting starts at 9am Saturday and is expected to go till 2/3pm!
- This event is open to the public to watch! Tickets can be purchased at the link in the gyms bio or at the door upon entry!!

💯 Shoutout to our amazing sponsors and friends @titan.tcenter & @nutritionfaktoryclarksville

🍲 Food Truck @3_sizzle_grill

#uspa #powerlifting #gym #fridaynight #tennessee

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Promise I’ll ditch the straps soon
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#mckendreeuniversity #gym #powerlifting #deadlift

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The #26FallGGC is open all week... Remember that your participation helps raise funds for @betterthroughthebarbell

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🔥 BRING YOUR BEST. LIFT FOR A CAUSE. 🔥

The 2026 Garage Gym Competition runs October 3–11, and every pound you lift helps support Better Through the Barbell!

🏋️ THE LIFTS
• Squat — 1RM
• Bench Press — 1RM
• Deadlift — 1RM

💰 FREE TO PARTICIPATE
🏆 Chances to win prizes
❤️ Every pound lifted = $0.01 donated to Better Through the Barbell

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1️⃣ Hit your best squat, bench, and deadlift.
2️⃣ Post your lifts and use #26FALLGGC
3️⃣ Submit your results through the Garage Gym Competition form.

Whether you’re chasing a PR or just putting up a total, every pound counts.

Get your crew involved. Challenge your training partners. Represent your gym. Most importantly—lift for a cause!

🔥 BRING YOUR BEST. LIFT FOR A CAUSE. 🔥

#26FALLGGC #Powerlifting #StrengthTraining #GarageGymCompetition BetterThroughTheBarbell YelmPowerlifting

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Another day another @echelon_usa shotgun! And where my BIG dogs at⁉️ Because Jon from @betterthroughthebarbell crushing this challenge weighing in at 296 lbs of raw steel and sex appeal.

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@strongman_mags I would take this as a personal challenge if I were you... 😘

#challenge #gym #motivation #powerlifting #benchpress

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WHERE MY DOGS AT?! 🐕🔥

The 2026 Garage Gym Competition runs October 3–11, and every pound lifted helps support Better Through the Barbell.

🏋️ SQUAT — 1RM
🏋️ BENCH PRESS — 1RM
🏋️ DEADLIFT — 1RM

It’s FREE to participate, there are chances to win prizes, and every pound lifted = $0.01 donated to Better Through the Barbell.

How to participate:

Hit your best squat, bench, and deadlift.

Post your lifts and use #26FALLGGC

Submit your results through the Garage Gym Competition form.

Whether you’re chasing a PR or just putting up a total, every pound counts.

🔥 BRING YOUR BEST. LIFT FOR A CAUSE.

Tag @clarksvillebarbellclub in your lifts so we can see what Clarksville puts on the board.

#26FALLGGC #Powerlifting #StrengthTraining #GarageGymCompetition

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Raising funds for @betterthroughthebarbell in the #26FallGGC

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@homegymcon 2026. Sorry if I couldn’t tag you. Instagram only allows 20 tags per post apparently. I’ll add yall in the comments. Thanks for another great year Jake @garagegymexperiment

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@betterthroughthebarbell will be the fall nonprofit for @garagegymcompetition. I got to do a little prelim work today. Still got that dawg in me

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95lb x 15 reps for Audrey for @betterthroughthebarbell @homegymcon

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