We are lifters of Iron & Stone. While the world becomes soft and seeks convenience in every aspect of life, we choose a different path. A path that leads us to lift crass implements made of iron and stone in dusty garages, musty basements, rainy backyards, and chalk filled training facilities. We prefer this over a gym with shiny machines, tanning beds, televisions, and free bagels. We wear our bruises and cuts proudly. We smile at the look of bewilderment on a co-worker's face when he sees the atlas stone kiss on our forearms. We joke about the limp we have following heavy squats or yoke. With popped capillaries in our eyes and a few ibuprofen, we show up to train and gladly put...
When we first set out to make the Tack Shirt, we had a few ideas in mind. We wanted to make a shirt that is functional during training but still fits and looks good on the street.
The first time I touched a barbell was only 3 1/2 years ago. I have been competing for the last two years and placed 8th out of 10 in my first open sanctioned competition. I am getting stronger but I have only recently become a mediocre strongman. Despite my amateur status and low ranking, I've had multiple people ask me about how I gained weight, how I've gotten stronger, what program to follow, etc. I take these questions as a compliment because many of these people knew me before I started lifting and see a stark contrast from then to now. I think people expect an answer that sounds like a Men's Fitness headline where I tell them the Five...
When I first had the idea to start a company, one of my main intents was to give back and try to help make the world a better place. With that in mind, I wanted to give a portion of the proceeds to charities that enrich lives and communities and give support and help to underprivileged. After talking to friends and a few groups online, and after reading on what this organization does, I've decided to donate to Bikers Against Child Abuse or B.A.C.A.
I encourage you to take a look at what they do for abused kids at bacaworld.org.
It all starts here. One t-shirt design, some ideas in a notepad, and some broader ideas of direction. I seek to do only a few things in life: to become stronger than the day before, to provide support and stability for my family, and to give back to the community and the hardworking underprivileged. I am still figuring out percentages and charities, but a portion of all sales will go to charity. I will be 100% transparent in donations, and will never give to those that have political or religious agenda. I am just a modest, amateur strongman that has found a love for lifting iron and stone. I am honored to be given the opportunity to be part of this community and...
