We all face different adversities. I, Shane Skaar, grew up with extreme insecurity. At fifteen, I was barely five feet tall, under 100 pounds, and struggled with braces, acne, and a rare chest condition, pectus excavatum, which caused my sternum to cave in. This insecurity kept me from taking my shirt off, fearing ridicule. My life changed when Dr. Densmore introduced me to a procedure that could correct my chest. On July 13th, 2015, I took a leap of faith and underwent the surgery, which was painful but life-altering. After a year of recovery, I was ready to return to athletics.

This experience ignited my passion for fitness and self-improvement. I trained with Joshua Garrison at the local YMCA, transforming my body from 100 to 180 pounds. Fitness became my lifestyle, and without the support of my trainer, parents, and mentors, Streignth might never have existed.

Inspired by founders like Ben Francis of Gymshark and Christian Guzman of Alphalete, I decided to create a brand that empowers others to become their best selves. In January 2019, I turned this vision into reality, fully committing to building Streignth. The lion, my favorite animal, symbolizes leadership, courage, and strength, and became our logo. Nearly five years later, here we are.