Embrace the Grind, Defy the Struggle tee in Black
Embrace the Grind, Defy the Struggle tee in Black
Embrace the Grind, Defy the Struggle tee in Black
Embrace the Grind, Defy the Struggle tee in Black
Embrace the Grind, Defy the Struggle tee in Black
Embrace the Grind, Defy the Struggle tee in Black

Embrace the Grind, Defy the Struggle - on Black Tee

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30,000+ tees sold since 2013
  • Designed by a powerlifter
  • Soft 60/40 cotton-poly
  • Printed in Tennessee
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  • Printed to order in Tennessee. Ships in 7–10 business days (after the payment clears). Tracking is emailed when it leaves.

Embrace the Grind, Defy the Struggle - on Black Tee

Embrace the grind. Defy the struggle. The Embrace the Grind tee from Conquering Barbell stacks EMBRACE THE GRIND DEFY THE STRUGGLE in tall distressed letters cut by a heartbeat line, over a loaded barbell with the CB shield. A small CONQUERING BARBELL mark hits the left chest. Life will beat you to your knees if you let it, so forge your willpower.

Made on a 60/40 cotton/polyester blend for the right balance of softness and structure. Pre-shrunk and lightweight so it holds up through hard training and looks sharp long after the session is over.

  • 60% cotton / 40% polyester blend, soft feel with lasting shape
  • Moisture-wicking and lightweight for high-intensity training
  • Pre-shrunk fabric for a consistent fit after every wash
  • Large back graphic with a small left-chest print
  • Classic unisex crew neck and short-sleeve cut
  • Printed to order in-house in Tennessee
  • Available in Black

Every order is printed after you place it. Tees, tanks and hoodies ship in 7–10 business days (after the payment clears). Flags ship in 10–14 business days (after the payment clears). Weekends and holidays don’t count.

Priority Mail shows at checkout when your order’s weight qualifies. It speeds up delivery, not printing.

To prolong the lifespan of your Conquering Barbell apparel we recommend the following care process.

  • Launder/wash cold with like colors
  • Wash inside out
  • Tumble dry low, or hang dry
  • If desired, steaming can be utilized to remove wrinkles; do not iron.

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The crew, under the bar

Real lifters. Real weight.

Customers training in their Conquering Barbell gear.

  • Rich M. deadlifting in the Brutal Lifts tank

    “The perfect pump cover.”

    The relaxed fit one I got recently is the perfect pump cover/extra layer for me. In Alaska the gym can feel cool at times and I hate being cold when I train. Mississippi boy. I just order 3 more. CB versus erbody

    Rich M.Anchorage, AK

    Wearing Brutal Lifts - on Black tank top

  • Joe C. wearing the Kunoichi relaxed fit tee in 3XL

    “Walks the walk.”

    THE BEST brand on the market hands down. Walks the walk and talks the talk. Amazing art work and design too. Fits perfectly and just like the guy above saying they abuse the shirts in the gym, same lol.

    Joe C.Bon Aqua, TN

    Wearing Kunoichi - Female Ninja - Relaxed Fit tee, 3XL

  • Bear wearing the Drop the World relaxed fit tee in 4XL, back print

    “The details are amazing.”

    Another amazing print! The details are amazing, the shirt fits great. Love the quality of work and detail.

    Bear

    Wearing Drop the World - Relaxed Fit tee, 4XL

Conquering Barbell tee in black with a full-color front print, laid out with a barbell, wraps and a lifting belt

The Tee

The shirt

Built to train in.

A soft, light blend that moves with you and holds its print.

  • 60/40 cotton-poly.

    Soft from the first wear. Navy and Maroon are 100% ring-spun cotton.

  • Athletic unisex fit.

    Runs true to size, XS to 4XL.

  • Printed to order in Tennessee.

    Every shirt is printed in-house. No middlemen, no mass production.

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A little help with the fit

Find your fit. Then chase the PR.

Like it snug on the arms? Room to breathe under the bar? Start with a shirt you already love.

  1. 1

    Lay your favorite shirt flat.

    Measure straight across, armpit to armpit. That's the chest width.

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    Measure from the back collar seam straight down to the bottom hem.

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    Match it to ours.

    Compare with our garment measurements, or let Find my size do the math.

Returns & exchanges

See it on lifters.

Same shirt, different builds. Find the one closest to you.

  • Audie

    Audie wears 2XL

    6'0" · 270 lb

  • Brandon

    Brandon wears L

    6'4" · 220 lb

  • Bryan

    Bryan wears 3XL

    6'1" · 305 lb

  • Colton

    Colton wears XL

    6'1" · 250 lb

Height and weight are reported by the lifter. Use Find my size to check your own fit.

Carlos F.'s stack of Conquering Barbell shirts

The 30-day promise

Love it, or we’ll make it right.

  • Doesn’t fit?

    Send it back unworn within 30 days of purchase and I’ll print your new size.

  • Not what you expected?

    Return it unworn within 30 days of purchase.

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Before you load the bar

A few good questions.

Still deciding? Email support@conqueringbarbell.co.

True to size, in an athletic unisex cut. Carrying a big back or between sizes? Go one up. Find my size gives you a starting point.

Every piece is printed after you order. Tees, tanks and hoodies ship in 7–10 business days (after the payment clears). Flags take 10–14 (after the payment clears). Tracking is emailed when it leaves.

Free in the U.S. on orders over $75. (Under $75, shipping is calculated at checkout)

International shipping cost is calculated at checkout.

Return or exchange it unworn within 30 days of purchase. Details are on the Returns and exchanges page.

Cold wash, inside out, with like colors. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Don’t iron the print.

Yes. International rates show at checkout.

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Worn by lifters.

Real photos and real words from people who train in it.

  • 30,000+ tees sold
  • 54.8K on Instagram
  • Printing since 2013

In their words

  • “Fits the big boys.”

    Really comfortable shirt for the big boys. I got the 3XL (I currently weight 305lbs standing at 6'1") and it fits perfectly. A little breathing room so on and so forth and it hangs lower than your normal tee. If you're about my size and want a tighter fit I would recommend the 2XL. Definitely recommend Conquering Barbell and will be back to purchase more.

    Stephen G.Pen Argyl, PA

  • “Print quality is excellent.”

    Friggin awesome tee. The cotton-poly blend makes for the perfect fit and comfort. And the print quality is excellent. I will buy more tees soon.

    Roman V.Lubbock, TX

  • “Best fitting shirts.”

    I ain’t gonna lie I have so many shirts in my closet I need to give stuff away to make room for more. But this brand makes the best fitting shirts I have bought ever! Great quality too. If you like the tight fit around the arms it’s the best and makes my shoulders look wider. Wear it to the gym or wherever. I’m a size large but I got my shirts in XL and it’s just right. And they have a huge selection Worth the wait

    Azad K.

  • “One of the best clothing brands out there.”

    One of the best clothing brands out there. From the design to the fit it’s the only way to go!

    Colton S.

  • “For the Lifter, By the Lifter.”

    Absolutely blown away by Conquering Barbell. The three shirts I ordered are the highest quality tees I’ve ever owned—super comfortable, great fit, and they feel built to last. The printing is hands-down the best I’ve ever seen: crisp, bold, and perfectly done with zero cheap “crack and peel” vibes. On top of that, shipping was fast and everything showed up exactly as expected.

    What really sets the brand apart is that it’s for lifters, by lifters. You can tell it’s built by people who actually train. The owner, Audie, personally thanked me when he saw me training in the shirts during my powerlifting meet prep, even shared me to his story and wished me luck. That kind of genuine support and engagement is rare and speaks volumes about the culture behind the brand.

    I’ll 100% be ordering more.

    Theodore

  • “All time fav company to buy from.”

    All time fav company to buy from in the us. Orders always on time and the owner is hella funny. Tracking numbers are always sent out right away and I’ve never had any delays. Would 1000% recommend this brand

    Ariel K.Canada

  • “Outstanding quality.”

    Bought this and one of the squat, press and pull shirts and they are outstanding quality. By far some of the best shirts I have bought to train in.

    Justin B.Arlington, TX

  • “No issues with length.”

    Ordered the akuma XXL tank. Came out great. I’m 6,5 with a long torso and there weren’t any issues with length. Seller was responsive to my messages too.

    Blake L.Jacksonville, FL

  • “Fit was fantastic.”

    Very communicative and speedy response when I had a query. The tee came quickly to the uk and the fit was fantastic and very good quality cotton. The print and design is awesome. My husband loves it! As a powerlifter myself I love these niche designs! Thank you so much!

    Shana P.Wigan, UK

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One-man operation

Designed, printed and packed by a lifter.

I’m Audie. I compete in powerlifting, and I’ve run Conquering Barbell out of Tennessee since 2013. I design it, print it and ship it. Every shirt is printed in-house after you order. No print farm, no middlemen. If something’s wrong with your order, you’re emailing the guy who made it.

The bar bends. You don’t.

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