Built by lifters
45 on the chest. The work on the back.
The sessions before the sun's up or long after everyone else went home. The empty gym.
That's who Killa is for.
River
Owner
Lifting has been at the center of my life for as long as I can remember. Mike started as my coach, then I went to work for him, and when I had the idea for Killa, he was the first person I brought it to.
The mindset behind it is simple. The work that changes you happens when nobody's around: early sessions, late nights, the last set you finish because you said you would. Killa started with one drawing, a barbell I sketched by hand with "Killa" signed across the bar. That signature is on every piece because this brand was built with real lifters and real artists behind it.
Mike
Co-owner
I come from a blue-collar background and have spent about fifteen years in the gym and fitness industry. I've been coaching for about twelve of those years and have competed in about ten shows myself. The last two years I missed my pro card by one or two places, and I'm going after it again this year. Helping others in fitness and in life is what I love. When I met River, I could see he was passionate about building something different in life. When he came to me with this idea, it lined up with who I am, and I was ready to help build it and inspire others.
Every piece we put out is something we'd wear to our own sessions. Put in the work. Wear the plate.