Powerlifting, Strongman, Olympic Weightlifting, and Functional Fitness.
08/18/2026
Tell us Tuesday: what is your favorite piece of strongman equipment in the gym and why? Although strongman is a niche sport and a bit of a non-traditional style of training, we have A LOT of strongman equipment. It’s fun and a great functional way to build strength and endurance. Emperor Garet, our head trainer himself, utilizes strongman equipment with ALL of his clients.
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Angelica ⚡️ Strong Shots
Sights while wandering around Empire on a Monday evening.
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Angelica ⚡️ Strong Shots
We are pleased to introduce Angelica as our social media gal! A lot of you already know her as she is a long time member of Empire and has captured a lot already inside these walls. She’ll be out and about in the gym throughout the coming months capturing the gym and our community. Please don’t hesitate to talk to her if you do or specifically do not want to be on the inter-webs! Angelica does amazing work if you’re looking for a top tier photographer. Check her out. Angelica ⚡️ Strong Shots Angelica Photographer
The scene from gym to hardcore live music tonight at Empire. Should we host more live music? Fun fact: the band playing in the video is gym member Mark Hamilton’s band Godbone.
METAL CONCERT happening Saturday August 15th here at Empire out back. Be aware that it will be quite loud if you’re working out but come outside and enjoy some live music if you’re around! Bands will start around 5pm and play until they’re done. 🤘🏾
Check out the most recent addition to our outdoor area thanks to Bishop Barbell Co. . As with any equipment, make sure to bring inside anything used outside when you’re done. More attachments and fun bits to come!
08/01/2026
Empire member highlight: Sunshine Shepherd! Sunshine just competed in her first ever strongman show and WON in the novice division. She’s smiling in literally every photo we have of her. Here’s what she has to say about her time at Empire:
“My first time walking into Empire was actually just for a tour during a Strongman Saturday after I moved from Pocatello to Idaho Falls. Scottie convinced me and my two sons to give the Atlas Stones a try for the very first time. I had always dreamed of competing in strongman someday, but it was one of those goals I kept tucked away in the back of my mind. That day always stuck with me as I started a membership at Empire.
What I love most about Empire is the community. From day one, I felt welcomed, encouraged, and challenged. Everyone genuinely wants to see each other succeed, no matter where they’re starting from.
Outside the gym, I’m a mom of three amazing kids, work full-time, and I’m working toward my doctorate. Balancing work, school, kids, and training is definitely a juggling act, but Empire has become the place where all those worlds come together. I’ve taken Zoom meetings in the sauna, finished chapters for class while walking on the treadmill, and even answered work calls between sets on the bench press. Sometimes you just have to make it work.
My kids have spent countless hours at the gym with me, and they love Empire just as much as I do. It’s become a second home for our family. They’re always asking, “Is it gym time yet?” and they’re some of my biggest motivators to keep showing up, even on the days when I’m tired. I love that there’s so many parents who bring their kids!
The gym isn’t just where I train, it’s my happiest place. It’s where I clear my mind, build confidence, and remind myself that I can do hard things. Empire helped turn a dream of competing in strongman into reality with the help of some amazing people that I met along the way! Everyone is so willing to teach you how to do lifts, fix form, or spot you! It really couldn’t get any better!”
Thank you Pick Me Up for hooking up our members! Come to the office after hitting a PR and we’ll send you home with a card for a free drink. STAY THIRSTY.
More Stairmasters for you, our people. The Stairmaster 10G has a couple extra features that the standard 8 Series does not. GO NOW AND CLIMB.
07/15/2026
A freshie for the functional fitness side of the gym because you’re loved 💕