MEET CHRIS
Chris Trader
The 31-year-old veteran and oil field worker that has lost weight while increasing his barbell lifts and decreasing his resting heart rate by becoming a Garage Gym Athlete.
Success story
Quick wins
About Chris
Chris is 31 years old and spent 4 years as a firefighter in the Marine Corps. He works in the oil fields just outside of Odessa Texas. He competed in my first strongman competition in 2016 and came to the conclusion that he was not big enough to be competitive in the heavyweight
HOW HE USED GARAGE GYM ATHLETE
After getting injured during California’s Strongest Man he stepped away from the gym for a while. When his wife got pregnant he decided it was time to start up his garage gym and subscribe to the Garage Gym Athlete programming.
Results
Since starting Garage Gym Athlete his Bodyweight has gone from 292lbs to 276; Strict Press 165lbs to 195; Front Squat 180lbs to 275; Deadlift 495lbs to 515; and Resting Heart Rate from 78bpm to 64.
Get up, get out there and do it. Don’t not it because it’s uncomfortable for you.
— Chris Trader
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