John Greaves III

John Greaves III is a writer based in North Georgia with nearly two decades of experience in training at home. A former amateur kickboxing champion, John now competes recreationally in powerlifting. He takes a physical culture approach to training; believing that strength and health need not be mutually exclusive. In addition to his nonfiction work, John has written two fiction books, A Different Kind of Giant and A Little Lesson in Manners that are available on Amazon.com.

Powerlifting coach Dave Spitowski sitting in with Garage Gym Life Media during USPA Dirty South Championships

USPA Dirty South Powerlifting Championship Recap

The USPA Dirty South Powerlifting Championship was a great way to close out the 2019 competition season! It was a qualifier for the 2020 National Powerlifting, Benchpress, Deadlift Championship for any lifter who finished with a Class 1 total, the 2020 North American Powerlifting, Benchpress, Deadlift Championship for any lifter who finished with a Class

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Supplement Awareness and the Recreational Athlete

Supplement Awareness and the Recreational Athlete In A Nutshell New York Jets LB Brandon Copeland’s recent suspension for violating NFL banned substance policy has me thinking about supplement awareness and the recreational athlete. Regardless of what the label says or how enticing the claims, it’s up to the recreational athlete to have supplement awareness BEFORE

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