Thrive Fitness

01/22/2026

Notice anything new at Thrive Fitness Sandy?

01/13/2026

Dumbbell bench press gets skipped too often, and that’s a miss.

You might choose dumbbells over a barbell because they:

• Let each arm work on its own. That helps fix strength gaps.
• Allow a deeper range of motion. Your chest and shoulders move more naturally.
• Reduce shoulder stress. Your wrists and elbows can settle into a comfortable position.
• Improve control and stability. You have to manage the weight the whole time.
• Translate better to everyday strength and sports movement.

Barbells are great. Dumbbells are great too. Use dumbbell bench press when you want balance, joint comfort, and better muscle control.

01/09/2026

Squats never go away for a reason.

You do not squat just for legs.
You squat to build strength that carries into everything else.

• Stronger lower body
• Better core stability
• Healthier hips and knees
• More power for daily movement and sport

This is why squats stay in programs.
Barbell, Smith machine, goblet. They all count.

Save this for your next lower body day.

01/09/2026

Headphones on. Work done. Thrive Fitness. Sandy, OR.

12/30/2025

Lifting heavy isn’t guessing.
If the last 2 reps are hard, your form stays clean, and you might have 1 rep left, you’re lifting heavy enough.

Train with intent. Not ego.

12/26/2025

11/25/2025

A Thrive membership gives you 24 hour gym access, 365 days a year. 💪🔑📅

11/22/2025

Creatine benefits your training in a big way 💪⚡
• Boosts strength and power so you push harder
• Helps your muscles refill energy faster between sets 🔋
• Supports lean muscle growth over time
• Cuts down on fatigue during repeated efforts 🔁

11/18/2025

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11/17/2025

The super squat machine hits your legs hard without beating up your joints. You stay stable, move deeper, and load weight safely so you get more out of every rep. 💪🔥

Why you’ll like it:
• Quad, glute, and hamstring power in one move 🦵
• Safe loading without balancing a bar
• Smooth depth and strong control

Try it next leg day. Your legs will feel it.

11/14/2025

Adding a protein supplement can help you hit your daily protein needs, build muscle, and recover faster after tough workouts. 💪
Easy to mix, easy to track, and it keeps your progress moving. 🥤🔥