New here, have been lifting consistently for 5-6 years. Found this website while doing my due diligence (I'm sure you can guess what I was researching. Lol) I lift for multiple reasons, I love the mental effects like confidence and it helps depression/anxiety and keeps me sober, I like the way it most of the time gets you more respect from others, I want my daughter to know that her father is mentally and physically strong. And I'm sure there's others I can't think of right now. I'm from the US, born and raised in Ohio, currently residing in WV. Looking to gain knowledge and size lol. And hopefully eventually I'll be knowledgeable and experienced enough to be the one teaching others!