I’d been planning a trip down to Columbia, SC to visit The Compound Gym. Home to Donnie Thompson Mr.3,000 (the first human being to ever total 3,000lbs in squat, bench, and deadlift) and some other amazing Powerlifters and athletes. I ended up attending one of their offered Body Tempering Clinics and it was amazing (I’ll blog about body tempering later) the gym was amazing. It was 103 degrees outside so it was a little warmer inside but it was comfortable, it felt like there was hardwork oozing out of the walls and equipment. I expected a hardcore no none sense environment. What I got was one of the most intellectually stimulating clinics I’ve ever attended. The clinic was ran by Donnie and several of his training partners and gym members along with a host of physical therapist. The participants were strength coaches, trainers, and lifters and everyone was welcomed with open arms. I encourage you to attend one of the offered clinics and judt get down there to train and learn!! This will be part 1 about the compound gym, I’ll write more once I’ve been back to train as well as host s clinic.
The Compound Gym
809 Idlewilde Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
: (803) 537-0671
