At the age of 17, Garrison was shot and lost the ability to walk. Lifting was the only thing that could bring him motivation. Today, he can’t imagine life without it. Garrison, a Team USA Para Powerlifting athlete from New York, is using lifting to inspire and motivate others.


Garrison Redd, Team USA Para Powerlifter
Age: 32
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Bench: 127 kg
Weight Class: -56 kg
Lifting Makes Me: Free
Strength Must-Have: Eleiko WPPO Competition Bar