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Strength Chat; You’re Only As Strong As What You Can Hold On To
“Strong people are harder to kill than weak people, and more useful in general.” – Mark Rippetoe Grip Training has long been a staple in Strength and Conditioning for several …

Human Optimism
At DEUCE, we often refer to ourselves as ‘movement optimists.’ I love this term because it illuminates what is possible, evoking hope and promise. Lately, I have been reflecting quite …

On Practicing Empathy with High Stakes
On maximum security units, unspoken pieces of etiquette are always adhered to. For example, if you are a ‘short-timer,’ and by that, I mean if you don’t have a life …

Transcending Kilos; Weightlifting as a Means to Something Greater
Weightlifting is an elegant balance of power and grace. On the surface, it appears to be a purely physical practice—a discipline for those ‘natural athlete’ types. Once you get into …

Ripples of Impact
Every human has limitless potential. Period. This is a core belief for us at DEUCE Community. With this, we recognize that often, another person has to see the potential in …