X-Factor Athletic Performance

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One of my favorite photos from this weekend's Strongman Open with the one and only .zier who put on quite the show!

She'd learned to log press a few weeks ago and dove right in to her very first strongman competition and we couldn't be more proud of her! Her willingness to learn, to push herself and to never back down from a challenge were on full display and exciting to watch is an understatement!

Be on the lookout for this up and coming (and already incredible) athlete as she seeks to dominate strongman and powerlifting in the future!

It should come as no surprise that Edwin Perez is our latest Performer of the Month! The man has been on fire since first coming to the gym at the end of 2025 and still shows no signs of his hot streak cooling down any time soon! Edwin got addicted to the gains early on and accountability has never been an issue as this champion is always on time and on point.

That level of consistency helped him blast off from zero lifting experience to a 265 pound squat, a 165 pound bench and a 335 pound deadlift! These stellar results come from him putting in the time and effort and not just going through the motions but understanding the motions, studying the exercises and gaining an understanding of how the system synergizes. Every week he becomes a better lifter physically, technically, and mentally and provides a clear example of how well the system can work!

He's not just fantastic under the bar either. His great work ethic, excellent sense of humor, and willingness to always help make him a fantastic teammate. Iron sharpens iron and everyone gets stronger as part of a strong team and Edwin is a prime example of that concept.

So congratulations to Edwin, whose focus and dedication have earned him not only some mind-blowing gains over the past several months, but the Performer of the Month title! Well earned and well deserved!

That 45 pound bag flies better than you might think!

Both and are coming in hot to their strongman meet on Saturday, November 8th! The X-Factor team is going to be all over RVA doing big things that day!

Strong friends make strong friendships, and we make those (and massive gains) here at X-Factor ... the most successful dysfunctional family you'll ever be part of!