Garage Gym of the Week: Michael Griffith
- What is your name? Michael Griffith
- How old are you? I am 33 years old
- Do you have an IG handle or website you’d like linked? @Theundergroundmethod
- Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am a father of two, and married for 6 years. In addition to strength training I also train Brazilian jiu-jitsu/Muay Thai/MMA. My goal is to become proficient training partner in the MMA gym with knowledge of superior strength and conditioning techniques.
- How would you describe your training style? Complete variety of implements to push, pull, hinge, squat and carry.
- How would you describe your strength/fitness level? Not where I want to be I seek to always strive to improve. I'd like to cut about 15-20 pounds from my current weight of 205
- What are your fitness/strength goals? I'd like to train 4x a week with 30 mins in the am of metabolic conditioning and 2x a week of 45-60 minute strength/power training in addition to the MMA training
- Describe your garage gym: It is truly my space for personal development. It is the most efficient training space I have been in
- Who works out in my garage gym? My wife and me, occasionally a friend.
- What is your favorite piece of equipment in your garage? My fringe sport yoke. It's a rack as well as an awesome push/pull sled on the artificial turf
- What piece of equipment was a waste? I would like to use my battle ropes and kegs more.
- What is the next piece of equipment? An extra large heavy bag to develop more powerful striking
- Any dream piece of equipment? My own small warehouse gym!!
- How did you build your gym? One piece at a time starting in October 2014
- Do you have any tips for anyone else looking to build a garage gym? Start small (maybe just a kettlebell) and find an online strength coach or two and start training! Start small (maybe just a kettlebell) and find an online strength coach or two and start training!
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