12/03/2025
LFounder Hays Daewoud reflects on his journey with Technical Lifting co-creator Shannon Green.
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Over 20 years ago, Shannon Green walked into the martial arts gym where I trained. He stood out immediately—this muscle-bound powerhouse in a skinny singlet. Like any young male, I judged him by his appearance and made it my mission to spar full contact with this much larger specimen of a human.
After a few hard rounds in the ring, what started as a punches turned into a bond built on respect and camaraderie. Around the same time at the same gym another future friend and training partner, Luke (Dr. Luke), was also making his mark. Who would’ve thought that years later, the three of us would not only be working together but also become close mates?
Shannon is a man of incredible talent. Over the years, he has completely immersed himself in the art and science of human movement and strength training—an absolute wizard in his field. Just as I’m obsessed with martial arts, Shannon is my equivalent when it comes to strength. We share a relentless pursuit of quality, precision, and mastery in our crafts. Success doesn’t come overnight—it takes patience, consistency, and a dedication to getting better every single day.
Our passion for raising industry standards continues to drive us forward.
Through the years, Shannon and I have exchanged blows in the ring and had our fair share of heated debates, but nothing has ever stood in the way of our friendship. We’ve always backed each other, waving each other’s flag—and, of course, sharing a mutual love for Ice Cube.
Grateful for the years of friendship, the lessons learned, and the journey ahead.
