“The whole mentality behind APEMAN is something that I hold dear and channel when I lift,” he said. “It’s amazing to know there is a brand that is sincere, genuine, and greater than popularity and social media likes and shares."

“I don't know how to live without this fight inside of me now,” he said. “Most of the people in my life don't understand and I don't expect them to. They didn't survive what I did. They don't know the fire inside."

It’s my sincere hope that if anyone is reading this and going through what seems to be an insurmountable battle, NEVER give up.

Let’s continue “lifting” each other. 

“Being a recovering addict, I was constantly searching for something outside of myself to fill the void, anything to get away from myself,” Davis said. “I found powerlifting...

“To me, APEMAN STRONG means not giving up no matter what the odds are,” he said. “It means supporting those who fight the good fight.

“It’s family.”