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Just ANOTHER reminder. If squatting alone DO NOT use the mono. Use the combo rack or power racks with safeties. Secondl...
06/07/2026

Just ANOTHER reminder.
If squatting alone DO NOT use the mono. Use the combo rack or power racks with safeties.
Secondly if you do happen to put a giant hole in my wall or break something please let me know. I'll understand mistakes happen. But when I walk into the gym and see a giant hole in my wall with no explanation, that is unacceptable.
This is not just my home. This is all of ours. So when one thing gets messed up it does t just effect me, it effects everyone that is a part of this gym and community.
If you are strong enough to pick up heavy weights you are strong enough to use your words and communicate to me.

Please join us in a few new strength training programs this summer! No experience needed! This will be catered to whatev...
06/02/2026

Please join us in a few new strength training programs this summer! No experience needed! This will be catered to whatever level any athlete may be at!

Intro Session, from 6/15-6/18 is for anyone who has not lifted, is new to lifting or need a refesher. This will set you up for success for the Building Session.

Building Session, form 7/6-7/30 is for anyone looking to get stronger for their sport or for themselves. If you have never lifted before the Intro session is required. This session will be adapted to ones strength and fitness level.

If you have any questions please let me know!

We look forward to seeing you this summer.

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Athlete will have 60 seconds to to complete the lift. Athlete will start with hands off the barbells. Judge will say "Go...
04/22/2026

Athlete will have 60 seconds to to complete the lift. Athlete will start with hands off the barbells. Judge will say "Go". Athlete will proceed to pick up the barbells and walk down 50ft and back 50 ft. Unlimited drops. If barbells do not cross the line distance will be measured. We will be using standard powerbars. This will feel like a much lower pick then a normal farmers walk. Really pay attention to your hand placement on the bar and grip. This implement will want to tilt forward or back, so placement is crucial for this event.

Equipment not allowed: straps, any tacky.

When: June 13th
Where: Raw Strength (300 E Centre Ave, Portage MI 49002)
Time: 10am

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Event 1: Ross SpecialAthlete will have 60 seconds to to complete the lift. Athlete can start with hands on the yoke. Jud...
04/21/2026

Event 1: Ross Special
Athlete will have 60 seconds to to complete the lift. Athlete can start with hands on the yoke. Judge will say "Go". Athlete will proceed to press the yoke over their head into full lockout with control. Athlete will wait until the down command. Athlete may push press or strict press. Double dipping is allowed. Yoke does not have to touch the floor in between each rep. Athlete may rest the yoke on the ground if needed.

Equipment not allowed: Elbow wraps

When: June 13th
Where: Raw Strength (300 E Centre Ave, Portage MI 49002)
Time: 10am

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Feats V is up and ready! We had numerous things fall apart when it came to venue and events so rather then being fancy w...
04/19/2026

Feats V is up and ready! We had numerous things fall apart when it came to venue and events so rather then being fancy we are getting back to the essence of strongman. We will be having it at Raw Strength this year, where it all began! Our events are meant to have fun and be challenging! Each day this week a difference event, rules and weights will be posted. We will be having lots of food and some mini competitions throughout the comp for everyone to try and do.

I appreciate the patience with all of this. This is later then we have ever posted for our event but it will be the same quality and same environment as we try to produce each and every time.

We have opened it up to a teen division this year as well! We hope to see everyone there!

Link: (Also in bio) https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/feats-of-raw-strength-v

When: June 13th
Where: Raw Strength (300 E Centre Ave, Portage MI 49002)
Time: 10am

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What a weekend for the This crew went to PA nationals and absolutely killed it. The club has put in the work in and out...
04/16/2026

What a weekend for the This crew went to PA nationals and absolutely killed it. The club has put in the work in and out of the gym. Thank you and for helping coach these young athletes and giving them every opportunity to be successful.

This crew put in work. The ladies will get their very own post with more details when their comp photos come in! But the woman's team got top 10 in the nation for PA. broke another state record for her bench press! .lifts pulled a massive 400lb deadlift with ease! .pearson won her division and is THE NATIONAL CHAMP!

The mens team also had a great showing. They all achieved PR's on the platform. got a bench PR. had a strong showing on the platform as always. increased his total by 47.5kgs and reminded us to have fun!

Very proud of all of these athletes. After watching these athletes train and compete I want to remind everyone to never lose the fun of it. Enjoy what you are doing. Have big goals and go through the grind, but still enjoy it at the same time. Doing something that is difficult and doing something that is fun can be true at the same time. Never forget to have fun with whatever you are training for!

I wanted to start off by saying how great it was being able to bring static monsters to our small town in Michigan. I ap...
02/24/2026

I wanted to start off by saying how great it was being able to bring static monsters to our small town in Michigan. I appreciate everyone who competed, who helped and who spectated. This sport and these events can't grow without everyone involved.

I do my very best to uphold these events to the highest standards. Athletes spend their money, train hard and take time to travel and compete. I take all of these things seriously when trying to put on a show. During this show there was a mistake made. An athlete reached out to me in regards to the deadlift weight. We came to the realization that all weights were 5kg heavier than was on the sheet. This is not the standard me and my team try to uphold at these events. This mistake is solely on me and me alone. I can not go back in time and correct my mistake but I will own up to it.

I teach all of my athletes that once trust is broken it is almost impossible to get it back. I understand if many of you may have lost a little trust in our capabilities, and I completely understand that. But I will do better and I will put more measures in place to assure this doesn't happen again. 

So what has been done? 

I have gone in and corrected each lift so all lifts have been added 5kg to their top attempt they accomplished.

I have contacted Static Monsters about this mistake and they are aware. 

The numbers have been sent over to Static Monsters.

How do I make this right?

All athletes who competed and would like to compete in Feats of Raw Strength or any other strongman comp this year will get free entry.

I am putting different protocols to have others double check my paper work to make sure everything is correct.

If you would like to talk to me directly and discuss the situation, I would be more then happy to talk.

Again, if this mistake affected your lifts in a negative manner I do apologize. For those that hit a PR, you hit an even bigger PR then you thought. 

You can DM me for any questions or thoughts.

Jeremy

02/22/2026

I want to give a shout out to all of the athletes that competed today at pur first Static Monsters event. The energy was great and every single athlete gave it there all. I usually don't call out just one athlete, but today I witnessed something I have never seen before. passing out mid lift. Getting up and asking how much time is left. Then finishing the lift! Josh just needed a quick power nap to recharge.

This is the embodiment of strongman!

02/20/2026

Static Monsters Upadtes:

Members:

-The gym will be closed Saturday for the Static Monster Event and will be open once the event is over.

Athletes:

- Weigh-in tonight from 5-7pm and Saturday 8-9am
-Address: 300 Centre Ave, Portage MI
- Rules at 9am
- Lifting Starts at 10am

Spectators:

-$15 at door.
- Use the side door by the dumpster

Volunteers:

-Arrive between 730am to 830am

Parking:

- Please park in Portage Central Parking lot on the day of event. It is located directly behind the gym.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

If there are any last minute people that would want to help please DM me.

I have had a few people reach out to me today about Feats of Raw Strength. Registration is delayed from our usual sign-u...
02/18/2026

I have had a few people reach out to me today about Feats of Raw Strength. Registration is delayed from our usual sign-up date. We are working on a really cool event to celebrate the 5th year of this contest. The idea we do have involves multiple steps for planning. We will have a definite decision and sign-ups by the end of the this. We are waiting to hear back from the group who is making the final decision if we can do our event at their location and use their equipment for a special contest event. It will all make sense once we announce what is happening.

I appreciate your patience and the delay.

For those planning on attending our meet date will be June 13th.

Thank you for the support and cant wait to celebrate the 5th year of Feats!



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