posted on March 24, 2026
Our annual Push/Pull competition is just around the corner! If you’re new to the gym or the area, this is a bench press and deadlift competition held right here in the gym. It’s your chance to test your strength, step onto the platform, and take home bragging rights and all the glory.
The sign-up fee is $25, and all proceeds will be donated directly to the Urban Impact Foundation here in the North Side of Pittsburgh.
Your registration includes:
Important: Be sure to register by the end of March so we have enough time to order and print all event shirts. We will order extras, but those sizes will be first come first serve.
Let’s make 2026 our biggest turnout yet!
We selected the Urban Impact Foundation as this year’s donation recipient because of the incredible work they do for children and youth in our community. Their programs use athletics as a vehicle to improve physical health, support mental well-being, and develop important life skills like teamwork and leadership.
For 30 years, Urban Impact has been serving the youth of Pittsburgh’s North Side. Their mission focuses on holistic community outreach, bringing transformative hope one person, one family, and one block at a time.
Luke Schriefer, Senior Director of Development and Marketing at Urban Impact Foundation, shared:
“The Athletics Department at Urban Impact provides year-round sports programming for children and youth on Pittsburgh’s North Side, using athletics as a platform to support the physical, social, and personal development of each student. Through leagues, teams, camps, and training opportunities in sports such as soccer, football, basketball, and baseball, the department creates safe, structured environments where young people can build skills, confidence, and strong character. Coaches and mentors focus on positive relationships, teamwork, discipline, and leadership, while also encouraging values such as respect, responsibility, and care for others. As a faith-based organization, Urban Impact seeks to model compassion, integrity, and service in all of its programs, while welcoming students from all backgrounds.”
Ready to step up and compete, or just want to support a great cause? Here’s how you can be part of it:
This event is about more than just numbers on the bar. It’s about community, pushing yourself, and supporting a mission that’s making a real difference right here in our backyard.
Let’s show up strong, lift some weight, cheer each other on, and make an impact together.
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