Calavera Barbell

Full gym = Full heart

The weights bring us together and people showing up for themselves and each other. This is what it’s all about!
Thank you famOLY!

Iron sharpens iron.

Brothers Aidan and Leo Cruz have spent this year working hard, pushing each other, and getting better together.

We love seeing siblings train side by side- not just competing with each other, but encouraging each other, holding each other accountable, and helping each other grow.

This week, we get to watch Aidan take the next step in his journey as he heads off to play baseball at Ohlone. We couldn’t be more proud of him and excited to see what’s ahead.

And we absolutely love the heartfelt messages they left for each other. ❤️

Keep working hard, boys. Keep pushing each other. And never stop helping each other get better.

Vamos, Aidan!!

Wishing Braylon Wilson all of the best at Drake!

What a privilege it has been to watch you grow strong. We are so grateful to be a small part of your strength journey.

Keep chasing excellence and doing the hard things! We will always be cheering for you!

2026 High School grad! 🎓

What a privilege it has been to watch you grow strong. We are so grateful to be a small part of your strength journey. The lessons you built at Calavera will echo far beyond the gym. You will always have famOLY and a home at Calavera.

Congratulations sawyer keep chasing excellence and doing the hard things!

-Your FamOLY

Our goal has never been to simply create stronger athletes. It’s to help create adults who value discipline, resilience, and strength for the rest of their lives.

We hope every kid who walks through our doors develops a lifelong love for strength and taking care of themselves.

This video is 11 years in the making. From a 13-year-old learning the basics, to a 24-year-old who still chooses to invest in himself and challenge himself to be better than yesterday.

Thank you, Jace, for letting us be a small part of your journey. Keep learning, keep growing and always investing in yourself! We couldn’t be more proud.
Jace Papke

Happy 12 years Calavera famOLY!
Looking back through these photos reminds me that it wasn’t just about lifting weights. It was about creating a community where people of all ages could grow stronger not just physically but mentally and emotionally and always together as a famOLY.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this incredible 12-year journey. From a dream starting in a garage to helping raise over $1 Million for local childhood cancer warriors. We are beyond grateful for every chapter we’ve shared together.

Is there one memory or event that stands out for you? Let us know below!
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2026 High School grad! 🎓

What a privilege it has been to watch you grow strong. We are so grateful to be a small part of your strength journey. The lessons you built at Calavera will echo far beyond the gym. You will always have famOLY and a home at Calavera.

Congratulations Finn Martin keep chasing excellence and doing the hard things!

-Your FamOLY

2026 High School grad! 🎓

What a privilege it has been to watch you grow strong. We are so grateful to be a small part of your strength journey. The lessons you built at Calavera will echo far beyond the gym. You will always have famOLY and a home at Calavera.

Congratulations Sammi Boggs keep chasing excellence and doing the hard things!

-Your FamOLY

2026 High School grad! 🎓

What a privilege it has been to watch you grow strong. We are so grateful to be a small part of your strength journey. The lessons you built at Calavera will echo far beyond the gym. You will always have famOLY and a home at Calavera.

Congratulations Collin keep chasing excellence and doing the hard things!

-Your FamOLY