@universaltrainingcenter was the safest gym in the Valley Thursday morning. @desert_regional_swat team training with @elcamino_strengthco It’s always a pleasure to work with of our local Operators and see them perform. Sore legs today make for strong legs tomorrow @indiopolicedepartment @cathedral_city_police @palmspringspd #swat #squat #squatday #stayready #teamtraining

Do you want to build muscle and be stronger than you are right now ? Our team training hours are Mon/Wed/Fri 5am-7am & 4:30pm-6:30pm 1x1 and private group training also available at select hours Come get stronger with us! #strengthforall #teamtraining #powerlifting #strongstrong #elcamino

Christmas came early for Team El Camino! You can say we were on the good list because we got PRs, records and Best lifter awards everyone got something! @ironmongersgym @uspapower El Camino believes in Strength for All. No matter where you come from getting stronger is the way. One possibility we like to think about at meets is those in the crowd, those watching. That teenager watching their mom or dad, that grandmother watching another deadlift a record. Someone that thinks lifting isn’t for them or they aren’t strong enough, we hope to inspire the next wave of lifters and pass the torch. We like to showcase you CAN do it and the only limitations are the ones you set on yourself! #alliwantforchristmas #elcaminostrengthco #powerlifting #strengthforall

Members from multiple Specialized Teams from across Valley including @desert_regional_swat @indiopolicedepartment @cathedral_city_police @palmspringspd paid a visit to @universaltrainingcenter for a Team Training session with @elcamino_strengthco Here’s a look inside look at what we put together for these protectors help stay ahead of the bad guys. Using competitive Powerlifting and Strongman principles we are able to share efficient training to build strength and conditioning with real-world application. Thank you to the tasks forces for the opportunity to help give back to those who protect and serve the best way we know how! Thank all of you. Stay Strong and Stay Safe! #strengthforall #desertregionalswat #DRS #GIT #teambuilding #strongman #powerlifting #lawenforcement #swatteam #functionaltraining #strengthandconditioning #strengthtraining #cvpowerlifting #cvstrongman #strongmantraining

Because we support the muscle mommies on our team 🙂‍↕️ #teamtraining #sledpush #drifting #toddlermomlife #teamsupport #labordayworkout

Some pull sumo, some pull conventional - at El Camino Strength Co we teach both 🫡 #strengthforall #teamelcamino #elcaminostrengthco #cvpowerlifting #cvstrongman #sumosforall #sumo #sumodeadlift #deadlift

When we say Strength For All we mean it. Signups are open until July 14th! Program runs through August 15th every Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:00-9:00am. Our youth strength and development program reinforces fundamentals for sport and introduces strength training to build powerful, resilient athletes. Get your kids off the couch and into the training room! We cover the missing components of the field of play. Whether you have a specialized athlete looking to make it through the pipeline or looking to build your child’s strength and confidence this is for them. To the student athlete: this program is bussin’ no cap high key, we here for this. Don’t crash out next season and be salty because you didn’t touch grass this summer. Stop the bed rot n secure the bag! Don’t be mid when you got that main character aura. Don’t be dayroomin it when you could be putting mad flex on the ops. Level up kings and queens it’s time to go to work. Team members and parents feel free to share your comments down below of what El Camino has done for you and/or your kids!

Who’s ready for summer camp? #elcaminokids #youthdevelopment

To those who served and those who payed the ultimate sacrifice we thank you for the freedoms we enjoy. Celebrating Memorial Day with Team El Camino. #freedomisntfree #memorialday #gonebutnotforgotten

This is not medical advice. However, what we have seen to work is.. Don’t over consume fluid after you make weight. You’re thirsty and tired, your instinct is to chug pedialyte! Instead, take a mouthful of your electrolyte choice beverage [insert beverage sponsor here] then a mouthful of water. Do this every 10-20 minutes or so after weigh ins for the first couple hours. Too many electrolytes after being depleted can cause some undesired effects on your bowels and hinder your hydration before comp day. If you’ve cut between 5-10% for competition, you likely cut food and water down this week and you’re hungry. Don’t go for the biggest breakfast, your eyes will be bigger than your stomach and if not you’ll bloat so much you won’t want much more food for some time. After you weigh-in you want to replenish your glycogen. Carbs are your friend and help you, have some but you don’t have to eat a dozen donuts. Get some fast carbs in and make it to breakfast. Get some good protein in , fats and carbs but don’t over-fill yourself at breakfast or it’ll be hard to get your appetite back. Once you reach lunch time start fueling your body! Proteins, Fats and Carbs! We are putting back energy and fueling it for the competition! Eat well. Keep hydrating! Keep Moving! Go for a short walk after every meal! Take a moment to yourself to visualize your game plan and run through the events of the day. Relax and leave the fun for meet day! Nap if possible. Allowing yourself to nap after a cut and replenishment can make all the difference. After you refeed and rehydrate and take a walk you might be ready for a nap and let it happen, getting some extra zzz’s can help you get back to normal. When you wake up it’s time for dinner! Don’t stop hydrating! For dinner we like a lot of protein and still some more carbs. Keep hydrating through the night and eat when hungry. *these statements were made for competitive strength athletes cutting and refeeding for a competition. For training and nutrition @elcamino_strengthco can show you the way.

Three weeks out from USPA Coachella Classic at @universaltrainingcenter directed by @that_hugeasian_guy @powerlifting_ginger @paulabliftin @_el_fit_counselor_ @gnomeslifts @abresnahan1 @nicovale1979 @narcy1121 @ediiith_97 @victorylap024 @chavo_.o @its_erikkaaaa #strengthforall #teamelcamino #elcaminostrength #cvpowerlifting #cvstrongman #heavysquats #powerlifting #strengthtraining

We’re here for results not excuses 👊 #elcaminostrengthco #strengthforall #teamtraining #teamstrengthtraining #strengthtraining

Coachella’s Strongest 2024! Team El Camino brought out an all female team of badasses. These women put in the work for months leading up to the event and were determined to put on a performance and that they did! Strongman takes a level of grit and resilience that tests the competitors spirit and these Strongwomen came ready for the challenge. Shout out to our returning competitors @narcy1121 securing 3rd in open and @gnomeslifts 1st in novice and our first time competitors @mirandapanda05 @whymevita @sassiness_89 and @janine.hewitt.55 all competing on the same team against each other in the LW novice division. Strongman in the desert is still just getting started and we thank these women for their contribution to its growth. Strength is a Journey! Thank you to @coachella_strongest @laurence_liftss @elnattyelote_fernrue @dr_mock @mr.backabs for running a smooth @strongmancorporation event and pulling together some of the best competitors and teams from across California. Thank you to @universaltrainingcenter for hosting the event and @universal_buffstuff for supporting all the crazy training we do through the year #wetrainhere Thanks to all the competitors, coaches, sponsors and vendors who are keeping strongman alive and well and made for a memorable event. Always a pleasure seeing or friends from @hotbarbell @socalstrongman @hd.strength @wreckitgym in action! Events: Trump Axle Clean and press for reps Car Deadlift Carry Medley: Farmers/Sandbag/Keg/Wheel barrow Crucifix Hold Stone Load #strongwoman #strongman #coachella #coachellasstrongest #strongmoms #strongwomen #axle #deadlift #carrymedley #crucifixhold #atlasstones #strongmancorporation

Happy Veterans Day! Thank all who have served and are currently serving to help ensure our Nations Freedom! To the Veterans that have been on and helped the team thank you for showing us what heroes look like. Hope all you enjoyed the day! @bmcc280 @aye.itskentrell @king_cobra62 @strangejeffrey @__.emt @chuckwhite__ @elnattyelote_fernrue @zachbe34 @thejohnlamont @the_dbol_gorilla 1stsergeantaag @universaltrainingcenter #veteransday🇺🇸 #armedforces #army #marinecorp #navy #airforce #coastguard #usa #soldiers #marines #sailors #airmen #freedomisntfree

Team El Camino at the Desert Strength Showdown at @universaltrainingcenter in the @cityofindio Hosted by the legendary @that_hugeasian_guy was a huge success! We had two of our team members make their powerlifting debut and killed it on the platform @ediiith_97 @chavo_.o Our high school champ @powerlifting_ginger took home some new state and unofficial national records including a big 198lb bench! Narcy @narcy1121 and Coach @angelo.elcamino walked away with best lifter awards Shoutout to @universal_buffstuff for offering a space to train and compete here in the Coachella Valley! #wetrainhere It’s beautiful to see the sport of powerlifting only continue to grow through out the Valley. Thank you to all the coaches, handlers and friends who came out and rocked the house! Stay strong 💪 #teamelcamino #strengthforall #powerlifting #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd

Drug tested SoCal Championships @metroflexlbc Congrats to our team lifters in their first place(🥇) wins. Nothing can fully prepare you for meet day. The competition, the judges, the crowd , the adrenaline, you have to be in the arena to experience it - and experience matters. How you come back from a miss or control your emotions after a PR. Competing gives us a chance to see who we are when things get heavy. Gio Jrs 18-19 75kg @_geezee4 Squat: 402lbs Bench: 265lbs Deadlift: 452lbs Total: 1,119lbs Charlotte Jrs 16-17 110+ @powerlifting_ginger Squat: 286lbs (State Record) Bench: 179lbs (National Full-power record) Deadlift: 303lbs (State Record) Total: 768lbs Cesar Open 110 @ceezues Squat: 656lbs Bench: 443lbs (State Full-Power Record) Deadlift: 705lbs Total: 1,804lbs Huge shoutout to all the friends and family that came out to show their support for the lifters and Team El Camino. From help backstage to the cheers in the crowd, it takes a village! @universal_buffstuff @coulter79 @mattgalvan_242 @blkphoenix_111 @mirandapanda05 @jayz4bee @jiovanni1 @danitzarealtor @universaltrainingcenter #teamelcamino #strengthforall #roadtoworlds #powerlifting #maxeffort #sbd #squat #bench #deadlift #uspa #drugtested #drugtestedpowerlifting