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Matt Sesslin training in their garage gym

MEET MATT

Matt Sesslin

The 33-year-old married, father, Contract Estimator, fantasy fanatic that has added strength to his barbell lifts and added reps to his dips and pull-ups by becoming a Garage Gym Athlete.

Success story

Quick wins

About Matt

Matt is 33-year-olds, married, a father and Contract Estimator from San Diego, CA. He is a fantasy fanatic and large rock collector.

HOW HE USED GARAGE GYM ATHLETE

He started working out in his garage because of his stressful job he wanted a break and stress reliever from that. He is training goals are to run faster and improve his conditioning while keeping his strength. The first time he picked up a barbell was just three years ago and he hasn't turned back.

Results

Matt has improved his Strict press from 125lbs up to 130; Dips from 3 up to 11; Front Squat from 205 up to 220; Clean from 130lbs up to 185; and Pull-ups from 15 up to 20.

HIS BEST ADVICE FOR GARAGE GYM ATHLETES…

Have fun. It’s not a competition again another, it’s competing against yourself. try hard and try and do better than you did previously. So have fun, even if it’s pretending you’re a Viking while on your rower.

— Matt Sesslin

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