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GI’s Ehsan Farahi & Edwin Mejia Jr. Face Off In Weightlifting Grip Challenge

Derek Dufour Digital Manager Generation Ironby Derek Dufour Published on Apr 14, 2022

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Ehsan Farahi and Edwin Mejia Jr. hit the Generation Iron Personal Training facility for a Generation Iron grip challenge

The Generation Iron Personal Training Facility in New York is only a short trip away from the GI headquarters. So some key members of our team decided to take a trip up for a workout just north of NYC. However, before the team jumped into a workout proper – GI Persia’s Ehsan Farahi and GI co-founder Edwin Mejia Jr. decided to face off in a friendly challenge. With a camera ready to go – Ehsan and Edwin decided to face off in a grip challenge to see who could grip the largest weight (and most likely determine who had the bigger hands).

You can watch the full grip challenge video above. The challenge itself consisted of a full row of dumbbell weights in line from lightest to heaviest. Each challenger started with the lowest weight and took turns gripping and lifting the dumbbell. As the weight increased, the challenge expanded – and their fingers needed to stretch a little bit more. But at what weight was their limit? And who ultimately stood tall as the victor? You’ll have to check the quick video in full to find out.

Looking to try the grip challenge yourself? Feel free to share your recorded grip challenge face offs and tag Generation Iron on social media. Maybe your video will get highlighted and featured on our channel.

Generation Iron Personal Training is also expanding – with franchise opportunities for both aspiring and current gym owners. Looking to start a gym using the Generation Iron brand? Or do already have a gym and want to convert towards becoming a part of the GI movement?

Visit our official gym franchise page right here for more information and sign up for an opportunity to franchise with Generation Iron today!

Here are some benefits of joining our Generation Iron Personal Training franchise:

Global Brand

Generation Iron is a global brand known first and foremost for our bodybuilding feature film documentaries. Over the course of the past ten years, Generation Iron has grown into a multimedia entity known globally. Becoming a franchise member provides you access to the Generation Iron brand name, marketing support, and assets known by the world over. You won’t be just any training facility, you will be a part of the GI movement.

A System That Works

Generation Iron has developed a unique system that puts both the trainer and the gym member experience first. We support local business leaders with certified training licenses and provide the facilities and support to help fitness trainers and entrepreneurs. As a franchise owner, you will own the facilities and the equipment – and then rent out those facilities in up to 5 hour increments to personal trainers local to your area.

Build A Legacy

As a Generation Iron PT franchise owner, you will have the opportunity to become the pillar of the bodybuilding community in your region. Bodybuilding and fitness is more popular than ever before. As a franchise owner, you can have a direct impact in helping further that growth and support. You’ll also be an entrepreneur. As your own business owner – you will build a legacy not only for yourself but for future generations to come.

Derek Dufour Digital Manager Generation Iron

About Derek Dufour

Derek Dufour has been managing all digital operations on the Generation Iron Network for over six years. He currently manages a team of editors, writers, and designers to provide up-to-date content across the GI Network.

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