Big Dog Barbell

Big Dog Barbell Working to remove barriers between physical fitness and individuals with intellectual disabilities.

🎓💪 Big Dog Nation is celebrating three incredible High School graduates — Taylor, George, and Jake!These three have prov...
05/26/2026

🎓💪 Big Dog Nation is celebrating three incredible High School graduates — Taylor, George, and Jake!

These three have proven that success isn't just built in the weight room. They have shown the world that they have both the brains and the brawn, balancing academics, athletics, and life while continuing to chase their goals.

We've watched them grow stronger under the bar, more confident as leaders, and more determined in everything they do. Their diplomas represent years of hard work, perseverance, and dedication, just like every rep they've completed in the gym
Congratulations, Taylor, George, and Jake! We couldn't be prouder of all you've accomplished. The future is bright, and we can't wait to see what comes next for each of you.

Check out Big Dog George! He was named Georgia's most Positive Athlete by Positive Athlete Southeast Region
05/08/2026

Check out Big Dog George! He was named Georgia's most Positive Athlete by Positive Athlete Southeast Region

It was a BIG day for the Big Dogs at American Powerlifting Federation - APF Nationals in Utah! 🐾🏆Our athletes stepped o...
05/08/2026

It was a BIG day for the Big Dogs at American Powerlifting Federation - APF Nationals in Utah! 🐾🏆

Our athletes stepped on the platform and once again showed the world exactly what they can do. New World Records were set, huge lifts were made, and every single one of our 5 lifters won their division! 💪🔥

A special shoutout to Dave for once again being named Best Lifter! 👑

Proud of this team, proud of their hard work, and proud to keep proving that limits are meant to be broken.

Happy 21st Birthday to Big Dog Jake “King Pickles” Jeffries! Hope you have an awesome day celebrating like a champion. Y...
05/05/2026

Happy 21st Birthday to Big Dog Jake “King Pickles” Jeffries! Hope you have an awesome day celebrating like a champion. You’ve officially reached the age where Coach can finally hold you to your word... because the first round is on you! Enjoy your day, Big Dog! 🍻🎉💪

The 1st Annual Big Dog Barbell American Powerlifting Federation - APF Georgia State Meet was an incredible success! 💪🐾A ...
03/15/2026

The 1st Annual Big Dog Barbell American Powerlifting Federation - APF Georgia State Meet was an incredible success! 💪🐾

A huge thank you to Catalina & Scott for running such an amazing meet and making the day go so smoothly. We also have to give a massive shoutout to Dustin for being an incredible MC and keeping the crowd fired up all day long! 🎤🔥

Thank you to for traveling all the way from Idaho to help us run and judge the meet. We are also incredibly grateful to Deana & Kyle for judging. They were fair, consistent, and helped make sure the competition was run the right way.

To all of the Big Dog parents who volunteered, thank you for giving your time and energy to help make this meet successful. Your support means everything to our athletes.

A big thank you as well to for hosting us. Your facility is fantastic, and the spotters and loaders did an outstanding job keeping the platform safe and running smoothly all day.

To the “typical” lifters who competed alongside the Big Dogs — thank you! You all put on an amazing show and helped make the atmosphere special. And of course, the Big Dogs did what they always do… they showed up and performed! There were PRs and AAPF National Records all over the platform. These athletes continue to impress at every meet.

We hope everyone — and even more lifters — come back next year to make it even bigger!

And yes… hosting your first meet comes with a few learning moments. I didn’t order the correct number of medals, but don’t worry — I’ll make sure everyone who needs one gets theirs. You live and learn!

Thank you again to everyone who helped make this event special. The Big Dogs showed the world what they can do. 🐾💪

Platform is set and the stage is ready for the Big Dog Barbell GA State Meet!The bar is loaded, the plates are stacked,...
03/13/2026

Platform is set and the stage is ready for the Big Dog Barbell GA State Meet!

The bar is loaded, the plates are stacked, and the energy is building. Lifters have been putting in the work for months, and now it’s time to step on the platform and show what they’ve got.

We’re fired up to have the The Voice of Strength on the mic keeping the crowd pumped and the meet moving all day long! 🎤🔥
Let's go! Big lifts, big energy, and a big day for powerlifting and Special Olympics in Georgia!

Yesterday we rolled over to KSU for weigh-ins at the Special Olympics Southeast Powerlifting Games… then Mother Nature d...
01/31/2026

Yesterday we rolled over to KSU for weigh-ins at the Special Olympics Southeast Powerlifting Games… then Mother Nature decided to try and run the meet 🌨️
KSU had to cancel today because of the snow threat, BUT SOGA and the crew from Powerlifting America came through and put together a bench-only competition so these athletes could still step on the platform. That’s what this sport is about — finding a way 💪
We made the best of it and had a blast!
🥇 Mitch — 1st in his division
🥈 Harper, Amiri, & George — silver medal crew
🥉 Aaron & Joshua (not pictured) — bronze
4️⃣ Jake (not pictured) — 4th place

We missed Bradley — work called and he couldn’t make it. We also didn’t have our full Big Dog squad since a few athletes are resting up. Even with a smaller group, the effort and attitude were BIG. Proud coach moment all around.

Huge thank you to Michele for being there and helping out — we appreciate you more than you know ❤️

Next stop… getting ready for the 1st Annual Big Dog Barbell State Championship 👀

Happy 20th Birthday to Big Dog Amiri! Enjoy your day World Champ!
01/27/2026

Happy 20th Birthday to Big Dog Amiri! Enjoy your day World Champ!

Make sure you get signed up for the 1st annual Big Dog Barbell APF GA State Meet! We want anyone to come and have a good...
01/19/2026

Make sure you get signed up for the 1st annual Big Dog Barbell APF GA State Meet! We want anyone to come and have a good time while competing at Powerlifting! We will have the The Voice of strength Dustin on the mic and the facility is fabulous! American Powerlifting Federation - APF

Happy Birthday to Big Dog Harper! 🎉🐶💪Today we celebrate our lone female lifter who brings so much heart to the gym. Harp...
01/08/2026

Happy Birthday to Big Dog Harper! 🎉🐶💪
Today we celebrate our lone female lifter who brings so much heart to the gym. Harper loves her teammates, supports everyone around her, and shows up every day ready to work. We’re proud to have you as part of the Big Dog Barbell family—strong, kind, and always lifting others up.
Have the best birthday, Big Dog! 🎂🎈

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