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Justin Shinkle training in their garage gym

MEET JUSTIN

Justin Shinkle

A father of two, full-time athletic trainer while working on a Ph.D. that has had major increases to his barbell liftsby becoming a Garage Gym Athlete.

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About Justin

Justin is a father of two, married, full-time athletic trainer while working on a Ph.D. from Knoxville, TN. He was previously a coal miner before making his change.

HOW HE USED GARAGE GYM ATHLETE

He has trained in his garage for over four years on and off. He started Garage Gym Athlete in September 2019. He discovered his passion for athletic training while he was a coal miner in Wyoming. He trains to get better at the Irish sport Hurling.

Results

Since starting with garage gym athlete his back squat has gone from 375-435, power clean 245-260, front squat 225-365, deadlift 430-490, Pull-ups 10-23 Strict press 175-205. Push Jerk 275.

HIS BEST ADVICE FOR GARAGE GYM ATHLETES…

Stick with it. It’s worth the investment, it’s worth the time spent getting to know yourself and your capabilities. It’s well worth it in the end.

— Justin Shinkle

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