Garrett Fear

I hope you enjoy this last minute of my set last night. Sorry for all the “ums”. Great group of comics last night, thanks to all the homies who came out. #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bombing #funny #notfunny

375kg/826lbs PR Deadlift - 7kg PR Really conceptualizing slowing things down has had more positive impact on my deadlift than anything. Still playing catch up as far as recovery goes. Still lots of work to do. @vivobarefoot > @notorious_lift Coach: @hamstringpapi Nutrition: @phamishedcoach Sponsors: @ghoststrongequipment @baconandbarbells.co athlete. #MakePowerliftingGreatAgain #MPGA #squat #squats #bench #benchpress #deadlift #deadlifts #skwaats #power #powerlifting #strength #strengthathlete #gynostrong

225kg/496lbs x 1 Paused DL Only did 4 singles. Been so long I felt like I was passing out at the top of each one. Timing is off, tech is off, hips hurt, blah. Finishing the session with sumo belt squat and some back/arms. Loooooong road ahead. RIP Layne Staley

197.5kg/435lbs x 3 Tempo W/ Pause SSB @ RPE 9 Ascending triples for my first day back because I have no idea how strong I am. Started at 145>165>190>197.5 and they were all hard as fuck but felt like I got better as I went. Decided to tempo as a means to dial in this pattern again. Can’t low bar or bench yet due to clavicle/scapular issues, but I’ll be working that out. First time with a barbell on my back to squat in 2 years? Maybe? Idk. Sláinte. #squat #squats #bench #benchpress #deadlift #deadlifts #skwaats #power #powerlifting #strength #strengthathlete #gynostrong

Worked up to 275kg/606lbs. 2nd week of deadlifts not too bad considering how fucking sore I am. Just gonna do sumo RDLs as my back downs and then head to the commercial gym for accessories. Timing feels much worse than last week but I kind of expected that. I HAVE to get a new belt. #MakePowerliftingGreatAgain #MPGA #squat #squats #bench #benchpress #deadlift #deadlifts #skwaats #power #powerlifting #strength #strengthathlete #gynostrong

Embarrassing to post, but I figured I could at least document this. First bench session in over a year and this felt heavier than nearly any pressing I’ve ever done. This WAS my top set. My left arm is numb and my scaps are on fire. Dropped to just a blue for a billion sets of five to build some tolerance. F. #MakePowerliftingGreatAgain #MPGA #squat #squats #bench #benchpress #deadlift #deadlifts #skwaats #power #powerlifting #strength #strengthathlete #gynostrong

P Diddy was arrested today about 10 months after accusations started to come out about him, and it’s been over 18 months since I’ve sumo deadlifted. Enjoy this dog shit little deadlift session I did. #MakePowerliftingGreatAgain #MPGA #squat #squats #bench #benchpress #deadlift #deadlifts #skwaats #power #powerlifting #strength #strengthathlete #gynostrong

3 years ago @luke_wolf_jr finished this beautiful Amidala for me after a wonderful Ahsoka. Since this he’s added Leia in slave dress and cleaned up that shit band I got when I was 19 and turned it into a magnificent decorative band with the floor of the Jedi Temple. I think it’s time to add to this sleeve if Luke has any new magic he wants to add! If you’re in the Indianapolis area (or not) and like traditional or neo-traditional, please book with Luke and do it soon, I know Luke is ALWAYS booked up. Every piece I have from him still looks absolutely brand new. Truly, some of the best work a SW boi could ever want. Also, a huge thank you to @b_rau269 for showing me Luke’s work 🫶🫶🫶 #starwars #tattooshop #tat #tattoo #padme #ahsoka #leia #padmeamidala #ahsokatano #leiaorgana #indianapolis

Time really flies. It’s been almost a decade since my siblings and I lost our brother, my parents lost their son, his kids lost their dad, and everyone lost Shelby. Nine years ago today, I was back home visiting in Ohio. Chubs and I, along with a few other friends, planned to meet up and play Madden with my brother Shelby. Looking back, I remember feeling a bit uneasy that day, not knowing it would be the last time I’d see Shelby and hear his voice. The last thing I told him was “I love you,” and I’m grateful for that. Communicate your love to those you care about. Don’t hesitate to hug and cherish them. Work to set aside any anger or bitterness you may feel towards them. Embrace forgiveness and pursue love. Something I have to think about and practice more often.

Half a decade ago, 21 year old Garrett was more of a tank than I remember actually being. I was about 215-220lbs here. I had just put up my first top 10 total. I had just done 1829 @ 198 and continued to underperform from there 😂. I was probably never as mentally locked in as I was here. I’ll come back as a lifter some day. For now, I’m gonna get all of these plans in place and try to make powerlifting great. Sitting at 195lbs now. I’m never in pain anymore. Have been *completely* supplement free for a bit over 3 months now. I have more energy and clarity than ever. 40 total pounds down since March, and I feel healthy for the first time since I started powerlifting (minus the Parliament lights 🚬😮‍💨). One day we will bring back the Fs in the chat. And maybe I’ll start picking up weights again. #MakePowerliftingGreatAgain #MPGA #squat #squats #bench #benchpress #deadlift #deadlifts #skwaats #power #powerlifting #strength #strengthathlete #gynostrong

First time home in a month. Ontario to Vegas, Vegas to San Diego, San Diego to Chicago, and finally home. It feels good. It’s been a hell of a ride and it isn’t close to over. @f_catalano @sarah.catalano_ what you two are doing with @catalanoevents in Canada is amazing. The visible impact you are having on Canadian powerlifting is absolutely masterful. Hard to believe you’ve only had 2 meets. I am so grateful to have been brought to Ontario to assist in your event and be able to brainstorm for future events. You are lovely individuals and an even better team. Thank you 💜 @thewrpf 2023 National Championships were an absolute success. Many hiccups along the way and fires to put out, but without my administrative team, all of the event staff, the Fight or Quit Team, the world class spotters & loaders, and most importantly: the lifters, this event wouldn’t have been even close to possible. I am so grateful for each and every one of you no post, shitty video or words could ever express my gratitude. I will continue to strive towards my goal of giving powerlifting an identifiable, professional, and stable position in the sporting world. Without all of the work of the other federations and businesses who have the same goal, powerlifting wouldn’t be where it is. Let’s make powerlifting great again, and I’ll see you all at @the_american_pro_ !

1 year ago today I hit this jump bank and 2 days ago I won my first tournament. I’ve practiced a ton, played in hundreds of halls and bars in a couple dozen cities, played in a bunch of tournaments, ran a couple tournaments, missed more balls than I’ve made, met a lot of shitty people and a whole bunch of cool ones. I’ve gotten a few of my friends into it and that’s such a cool feeling (@barbell_al @darionkelly26 ) In January of 2022 I stayed with @johnny__kaufman for a few days and I thought I was the shit at pool. Learned real quick I sucked and this dude took it easy on me. Started to play a bit more and by midsummer 2022 I bought cues and haven’t looked back. I got lucky and started in an awesome pool hall in STL stocked with the best players in my area. Finding a competitive and skill based outlet that doesn’t hurt my body has been imperative during this down time for my lifting. I’m still extremely active in the sport and I still love powerlifting, I just don’t want to lift right now. Try something new boys and girls, may fall in love with it. Inviting all the suck and always ready to improve.