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📰 Midweek Lift Blog Post: "Deadlift Strength Standards — Are You Pulling Your Weight?"
Ever wonder how your deadlift compares to others your size or age? A recent article from BoxLife Magazine broke down the deadlift...

Lloyd Cruz
Aug 73 min read


🏋️♂️ Back to the Grind: How to Approach Training After Deload Week
Coming off deload week, it’s time to re-engage and rebuild. This week is about dialing in technique, restoring bar speed, and building back consistent intensity. Don’t rush it — focus on clean movement and quality reps. The strongest lifters play the long game. This is your first step toward new gains. See you in the rack. #LiftLegion

Lloyd Cruz
Jun 122 min read


🗓️Why Deload Week Matters: The Key to Building Strength Without Burning Out
Deload Week isn’t downtime — it’s smart strength programming. Discover why this crucial week helps your body recover, prevents injury, and sets you up for new PRs. Learn how to approach each day of this week’s workouts to stay moving and maximize your gains.

Lloyd Cruz
Jun 92 min read


💥 Takeaways from the 4-Week MusclePump Workout Cycle
Big lifts, short rests, and serious grit—MusclePump pushed every member to the edge. And a few went beyond. This cycle’s King Kong Status was earned by Jamie Snodgrass, Briana Cruz, Christelle Scott, Cooper Pawley, and Kelli McAllister. They didn’t just show up—they led from the front.

Lloyd Cruz
May 72 min read


The Power Behind High Reps and Short Rest Strength Training
High reps, short rest, major gains. Build endurance, sharpen recovery, and lay the foundation for bigger strength ahead at Lift Legion.

Lloyd Cruz
Apr 262 min read


Midweek Lift – Fasted vs. Fed Training & What Community Support Should Be
Fuel matters! Training fasted vs. fed can impact reps, but no, you didn’t lose muscle. The right community supports real learning! 💪🔥

Lloyd Cruz
Mar 182 min read


Midweek Lift - Strength Phase Leaderboard - Total Volume 1,065,274 pounds
Leaderboard Update! 💪 Into Week 2 of Strength Phase & the weights are stacking up! Men: 569,018 lbs | Women: 496,256 lbs Who's next? 🔥

Lloyd Cruz
Mar 181 min read


New Strength Training Phase Announcement & Push-Up Form Done Right! Avoid These Mistakes & Get Your First Push-Up
Strength Phase is here! Load up the barbells, push for PRs, and perfect your push-up form. Train smart, recover well, and lift heavy! 💪🔥

Lloyd Cruz
Mar 63 min read


Lift Legion Midweek Lift - What kind of strength training phase is this? I Thought This Was a Strength Gym?!
Reminder: Modified hours on Saturday, March 8, 2025 – Only two classes at 6:30 a.m. & 7:30 a.m. Plan ahead and get your lift in! 💪🔥

Lloyd Cruz
Mar 52 min read
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