Supported Lateral Squat
Coach Grant demonstrates the supported lateral squat. This is a valuable movement for developing lower-body strength, hip mobility, and control in the frontal plane.
Using a support allows you to focus on proper mechanics and explore a greater range of motion without balance being the limiting factor.
Use it for:
✔️ Improving hip and ankle mobility
✔️ Building strength through deeper ranges
✔️ Developing side-to-side movement capacity
✔️ Preparing for field, court, and everyday movements
Key cues:
▶️ Sit into the working hip
▶️ Keep the foot planted
▶️ Stay tall through the torso
▶️ Move with control throughout the range
Strong, mobile hips aren’t built by moving in just one direction. Train the lateral plane to become more resilient and capable.
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06/03/2026
Your metabolism probably isn’t broken.
Most fat loss plateaus come down to a few simple things: inconsistent weekends, hidden calories, low protein intake, poor sleep, or habits that don’t match the goal.
The good news?
Those are all things you can improve.
Stop looking for the magic solution and start focusing on the fundamentals. The basics work when you do them consistently enough.
Your results are built by what you repeat. 💪
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06/02/2026
Don’t know where to begin in your fitness journey? Strong Foundations was made for you!
This class starts June 9th at 5:30pm 🙌
This class runs for 8 weeks & is partnered with an educational series to get your on track with your health.
If you are interested in taking your first step, message us!
06/01/2026
May Club Consistency! Congrats to the members who showed up during the busy month of May & got the work in! We are proud of you✨
05/27/2026
Most athletes don’t need more complicated training.
They need to get better at the basics.
Squats still work. Deadlifts still work. Split squats still work. Sled pushes still work.
The athletes who continue improving are usually the ones who: Stay consistent Focus on ex*****on Train with intent Apply progressive overload Track performance
At OC Gym Bend, we believe strength training should be measurable, purposeful, and built for long-term progress.
Not random workouts. Not chaos. Not trends.
Just smart coaching and hard work that actually transfers.
Bend, Oregon 📍 Book your free intro, link in bio!
Max lifting done correctly is one of the safest and most effective ways to train.
At OC Gym Bend, we believe strength is built through intention, proper coaching, and progressive overload — not random workouts or training to exhaustion every day.
Max effort training teaches:
• Proper movement mechanics under load
• Nervous system adaptation and resilience
• Confidence under pressure
• How to produce force safely and efficiently
When athletes and adults are coached correctly, lifting heavy is not dangerous — poor technique and poor programming are.
Our goal at OC Gym Bend is simple: build strong, capable humans for the long term. Strength training is not about ego. It is about durability, discipline, and performance that carries into sport and everyday life.
Your wrists take on more stress than most people realize. Especially during lifting, push-ups, biking, sports, typing, and everyday training. Limited wrist mobility can lead to discomfort, poor positioning, and compensation patterns that affect performance throughout the upper body.
In this video, Coach Grant walks through a simple wrist mobility routine we use at OC Gym Bend to help improve flexibility, joint health, and movement quality.
Benefits of wrist mobility work:
• Improves pressing and front rack positions
• Helps reduce stiffness and overuse discomfort
• Supports better grip strength and control
• Improves movement efficiency in training and sport
• Prepares the joints for loading and impact
Mobility is not just about feeling loose , it is about helping your body move the way it was designed to move. 🙌
05/20/2026
Most people don’t need another supplement.
They need better habits.
Fasting is one simple tool that may help support energy, recovery, metabolic health, and long-term wellness when used intelligently.
At OC Gym Bend, we focus on sustainable strength and education. Not quick fixes.
05/19/2026
Memorial Day 2026 schedule!
Adult group classes at 5:30am & 9:30am
All other classes will be canceled for the day.
Sports performance from 10:30am to Noon!
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