Earned Not Given Barbell

10/26/2026

Last chance to pick up a shirt. $25 free if you sign up for the comp https://ironpodium.com/browse/ev/midwest-legends-league-stage-2-of-4

10/23/2026

**Update**
Weather is looking decent for tomorrow. Bring a lawn chair so we can also chill outside in the parking lot!

Reminder for the Earned Not Given Halloween party tomorrow! Hope to see everyone there! Gym will still be open but open lifting may be a little difficult.

SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW!!

10/19/2026

5 DAYS AWAY!!!

Get those costumes ready!!

We also have our very own Jon Philip aka jonny2claws making his, may I say amazing, homemade fire cooked pizzas!!!

Make sure to bring a dish to pass and BYOB!

The time is almost here! 💀

Don't forget our annual halloween party is just a couple weeks away!!!!

❤️ - This post if you will be there!!
👍 - This post if you are a maybe!!

Come spooky, weird, funny and anything else!

10/12/2026

Our November 14 shirts for Midwest Legends League.

10/11/2026

The time is almost here! 💀

Don't forget our annual halloween party is just a couple weeks away!!!!

❤️ - This post if you will be there!!
👍 - This post if you are a maybe!!

Come spooky, weird, funny and anything else!

09/15/2026

🩸🖤 ENTER THE GAINZ GRAVEYARD… IF YOU DARE. 🖤🩸

The dead are rising, the gates are open, and Earned Not Given Barbell is throwing one hell of a Halloween night. 💀⛓️

🕯️ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH — 7 PM
🪦 3125 Cedar Crest Ridge, Dubuque, IA 52003

Come dressed in your darkest, creepiest, most badass costume because we're holding a COSTUME CONTEST with winners taking the glory. 🏆💀

🎃 HALLOWEEN BINGO throughout the night
🥃 BYOB
🍽️ Bring a snack or dish to pass
🩸 Good people. Bad decisions. Questionable life choices.

No PRs. No programming. No rules about how much you eat.
Just costumes, drinks, food, games, and chaos. 🖤

The Gainz Graveyard awaits… ⚰️🩸

08/20/2026

We have 17 people signed up for our first competition in the Midwest Legends League. This Saturday we will close the gym from 9am to 6pm. Come out and support some amazing feats of strength

08/19/2026

Welcome to the DCW Family!

DCW Wrestling is incredibly proud and grateful to welcome Earned Not Given Barbell Fitness Center as our second $1K sponsor! 💪🔥 We want to take a moment to recognize just how important fitness, exercise, discipline, and taking care of your body are in everyday life. As a wrestling promotion, we understand firsthand the dedication and hard work it takes to stay strong, healthy, and ready to perform. That’s why we’re especially excited to have a sponsor whose mission is centered around fitness and helping people become the best versions of themselves. Earned, Not Given is a mindset that perfectly represents the dedication we see from our wrestlers, our fans, and our entire DCW family. Please join us in giving a HUGE DCW welcome to Earned Not Given Barbell Fitness Center! Thank you for believing in DCW and helping us continue to build something special right here in Dubuque! 🏋️‍♂️🔥 This partnership is truly EARNED, NOT GIVEN!

We have now officially 2 spots left for the $1K option. This is your chance to get your logo on our ring aprons, and even a sponsor plate on a championship belt we are preparing to have made! These options will sell out in no time flat! So reach out today to get your spot and have us be able to represent your brand/company on a championship belt!

08/16/2026

📢 Friendly reminder fam!

📌September 1, 2026 we will be clearing lockers out not accounted for so others can use them! (Only 16 out of 30 accounted for as of now)

✉️ Please message our page or Tabitha Sodawasser with your locker number (she numbered them all for us!)

✅️ Thank you all to our continued members and supporters!

08/06/2026

We have 12 people signed up for our first competition in a four competition league. The gym will be closed August 22 for this meet. We will post when the gym is open again. Come hangout and watch these 12 people kick ass.

Signup
https://ironpodium.com/browse/ev/midwest-monsters-league-event-1