The Zone Virden

11/04/2025

UPPER/LOWER SPLIT
-UPPER LIFTING DAY-
Looking for balance and healthy proportions for your body?
Try out an Upper/Lower workout split to hit each muscle group equally without getting too burned out! ☯️

An example Upper/Lower week might look like this:
Day 1: Upper Body Lift
Day 2: Lower Body Lift
Day 3: Cardio/Rest
Day 4: Upper Body Lift
Day 5: Lower Body Lift
Day 6: Cardio/Rest
Day 7: Rest

Link up with one of our trainers for custom built programming:

💪 Blake Blake McCormick
💪 Jodelle RiseAbove Jojo
💪 Joi K.

10/31/2025

🎃 👻 Happy Halloween! 👻 🎃

10/28/2025

💥 LOWER BACK x ABS CORNER 💥

You may have noticed a new look to the back room layout! We rearranged for a fresh new flow to the area and were able to group the following machines together for more space and efficiency 👊

-Decline Sit-up Bench
-Glute Ham Developer
-Reverse Hyper
-45° Back Extension

Let us know what you think of the new arrangement and how we can help you build a stronger Back & Core!

10/28/2025

A HUGE thank you to all of our sponsors! You guys truly make a difference! We are so grateful for your support. These sponsors helped us with our class business! 🤍

10/26/2025

We had a great group and another top tier competition put on yesterday by McCormick Strength Training all in the spirit of Halloween and Powerlifting! Thank you to everyone for being there with us 🎃

🎃 2025 The Zone Halloween Bench Bash presented by MST Powerlifting — A Huge Success! 🏋️‍♂️🦇

What an incredible day at The Zone in Virden for the 2025 Halloween Bench Bash! From massive benches and creative costumes to nonstop energy from the crowd, this event was everything we hoped it would be and more. 💥

A huge thank you to The Zone Virden for once again opening their doors to the powerlifting community. Your continued support, hospitality, and atmosphere make every event here something special. 🙌

To every lifter who stepped on the platform, every spotter, judge, and spectator who made it loud — you’re what makes this sport great. The community spirit was unreal.

Until next time… keep training, keep pushing, and keep raising the bar. 🏆💪

10/24/2025

Come check out the scariest strength of the season tomorrow at the Halloween Bench Bash presented by McCormick Strength Training! The fun starts at 11AM inside The Zone Virden 👊

🎃 Bench Only Powerlifting Meet
🧛‍♂️ Costume Contest with Prizes
🍫 Free for Spectators

https://facebook.com/events/s/2025-the-zone-halloween-bench-/543339885505026/

10/23/2025

The industry’s BEST is here 🔥

We’re proud to introduce the Arsenal Strength M1 Functional Trainer to The Zone!

This machine is custom Black & OD Green to match our look, and ready for any exercise you throw at it.

-Aesthetic
-Heavy
-Smooth
-Built for strength and performance 💪

Perform an endless list of exercises on the M1 Functional Trainer including:

🟢Chest Fly
⚫️Cable Squat to Row
🟢Shoulder Press
⚫️Woodchop
🟢Lateral Raise
⚫️Weighted Crunch
🟢Triceps Pushdown
⚫️Romanian Deadlift
🟢Pullups
➕️ many more...

Big thanks to Arsenal Strength for another elite product 🤝

10/23/2025

Cooking healthy doesn't have to be complicated! Try out this 15min recipe for a quick & nutritious meal ⬇️

(Portion shown has 460 calories, 60g protein, 12g carbs, 18g fat)

10/20/2025

4 Spots Left – The Zone Halloween Bench Bash 🎃💪

It’s meet week, and there are just 4 spots left for this Saturday’s Zone Halloween Bench Bash!

Whether you’re chasing a PR, your first meet experience, or just want to test your strength in a fun, supportive environment — this is your chance to get on the platform. 🏋️‍♂️

Costumes encouraged, good vibes guaranteed, and the energy at The Zone will be unreal. 🔥

Don’t wait — claim your spot today!
📲 Message MST Powerlifting or register through this link: https://forms.gle/KHCwj6H1TpASAy5d7

10/18/2025

Update:POWER IS RESTORED! 💪

⚠️With the current power outage, the gym's door access is unavailable. Ameren expects power to be restored by 7:15PM⚠️

10/18/2025

🦸‍♂️ New Limited Drop: The Zone “Super Strength” shirts are here.
Built for those putting in real work — no shortcuts, no hype, just strength!

Available now at the front desk 👊

Shout out to Inkorporated Designs for the top quality print and Allgood Designs for the style 🔥