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Grip strength is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health… and almost nobody trains it on purpose.

We just dropped a video digging into the data behind grip strength, longevity, and what it actually means for training — not as gear hype, but as performance reality.

Curious how people here think about grip:
Do you train it intentionally, or is it just something that comes along for the ride with your lifts?

👇 Drop your take. Do you program grip, ignore it, or only care when it limits a lift?

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New video dropping tonight.
Three rotating V-bars. One real comparison.

Force 6 • American Barbell • Rogue.

But here’s the real question…
Is there actually a winner here?
And is there really a loser in this lineup?

We tested all three — no hype, no brand bias, no fluff.
Just real training, real feel, real differences.

Who do you think takes it before the video even drops? 👇
Force 6 / American Barbell / Rogue

5 days ago | [YT] | 23

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🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Paired & Powered Up! ✨🎄

As the year comes to a close, we just want to say thank you.

To our subscribers, viewers, collaborators, fellow creators, friends, and family—your support has meant everything to us. What started as a “wouldn’t this be fun?” idea has grown into a full-blown production team and channel, and that only happened because of the encouragement, energy, and belief you shared with us along the way.

We’re incredibly grateful for every watch, share, conversation, contribution, and cheer from the sidelines. You helped us get started on what’s already shaping up to be a great year.

As we look ahead, let’s keep the stories going and the reviews fun. We’re so excited for all the bright things ahead and the exciting growth still to come as we continue on this journey together.

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a bright, energized New Year 💫

1 month ago | [YT] | 19

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🚨 DON’T MISS THIS 🚨
Jeff and I are on Up Way Too Early with Garage Gym Life for a roundtable review of the RitFit Gator Bench featuring a lineup of stellar reviewers. Expect honest takes, different viewpoints, and a clear sense of whether this bench belongs in your setup.

📅 Premieres Friday, Dec 12 at 6:00 AM ET
Set your reminder and bring your questions—this one’s packed with useful insight for anyone building out a home gym or shopping holiday gifts.

youtube.com/live/CMNh4rGt1NE

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

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Check us out tomorrow on Up Way Too Early with Garage Gym Life and engage in the chat with questions and comments. We are excited to have an open discussion with John and his followers.

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Monday kicks off 8 Weeks to a Bigger Bench. 💪
I fell a little behind this weekend on editing, so the intro video isn’t quite where I want it yet — but I’m hoping to have it up Monday night.

In the meantime, here’s Monday’s full workout to start the program:

PerSyst Power Assist Speed Bench

Scap & shoulder activation

Upper-back stability work

Light lower-body + core

We’ll be running the full 8 weeks with the Advanced Muscle Mechanics Launch Pad for shoulder-friendly benching and the GETRX’d Viper for accessory work and cable movements. Tracking my workouts old school and following the meso built out in my Renaissance Periodization app.

This isn’t about chasing a reckless PR — it’s about progressing smart with a cranky shoulder and proving you can still build strength if you train with intent. ⚡

More updates coming — including the intro video once it’s tightened up. Thanks for rolling with us.

‪@PerSystFitness‬
‪@AdvancedMuscleMechanics‬
‪@GetRxd‬
‪@RenaissancePeriodization‬

2 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Alright — time to push out of the comfort zone. 💪

After months of babying my right shoulder, I’m starting an 8-week Power Assist Bench Program designed by Chris from PerSyst Fitness.

The goal: take my feel-good bench from 205 → 225 — not by ignoring pain, but by learning how to work around it and build smarter strength.

We’ll be pairing the PerSyst Power Assist with the Advanced Muscle Mechanics Launch Pad, benching 3 days per week and changing focus every two weeks.

📹 Be on the lookout for the first vlog dropping this weekend!
We’ll go over the full program setup, the exact PerSyst modes we’ll be using, and how the Launch Pad helps keep my shoulder in a safer position under load.

This isn’t just about adding pounds to the bar — it’s about proving that progress is still possible even when you’re not at 100%. ⚡️

‪@AdvancedMuscleMechanics‬
‪@PerSystFitness‬

#PairedAndPoweredUp #PerSystPowerAssist #AdvancedMuscleMechanics #BenchPress #SmartGym #StrengthTraining #ShoulderRehab #EccentricControl #HomeGym

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 3

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⚡ RISE OF THE KEPPI 6000 ⚡

This isn’t your average bench review.
It’s part origin story, part redemption arc — and the Keppi 6000 just survived a FedEx boss fight to prove it. 💥

Bench specs? ✅
Real-world testing? ✅
Terminator-level storytelling? 💪

🔥 Premiering soon on Paired & Powered Up.
Make sure notifications are on — this one rises hard.

#Keppi6000 #HomeGym #PairedAndPoweredUp

2 months ago | [YT] | 3

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Stainless uprights look great… until your mag pins don’t stick. 😅
We just tested the Vendetta Threaded Mag Pins — stainless-ready, lock-tight, and they even have a milled slot so you can hook up bands or a pulley to double your cable system’s felt load. 💪

Plus, we found the perfect match: Rorman Strength’s Knurled Nuts — small enough to stack tight and built like jewelry for your rack.

Both links are in the video description 👇
If you like keeping your setup clean and tight, drop a 🔩 below!

#homegym #vendettastrength #rormanstrength #gymhacks #pairedandpoweredup

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‪@RormanStrength‬

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