Is This You?
Lost Your Edge - And Want To Get It Back?
Tired of Generic Fitness Advice That Doesn’t Work?
Ready To Unlock Your True Potential?
At The Machine Shop Gym, Mike Bruce has been transforming lives for over 17 years, helping individuals push past their previously perceived limits— to become the strongest versions of themselves.
Mike’s journey began at age 13— born out of a troubled childhood marked by physical and emotional abuse. Fitness became his escape—and eventually, his purpose. Through calisthenics, weight training, and relentless discipline, Mike learned that no single method is the ultimate key to strength. The foundation lies in consistency, discipline, and mastering the basics.
Mike Bruce’s methods have proven successful time and time again. This versatile athlete has shown success as a performing strongman, a multiple-time Submission Wrestling, and Shootfighting Champion, and world record holder for feats of strength involving the neck— accomplishments that earned him the nickname “The Machine.”
With over 38 years of training experience, Mike has lived and breathed physical transformation. From a troubled childhood to breaking world records, Mike built his life—and his strength—the hard way. No shortcuts. No fads. Just honest work.
After years of people asking for him to share his training methods and coaching advice online, Mike has finally agreed. But… there is only one hitch…
If you are looking to run a sprint, don’t apply. There are no “quick fix” programs.
As The Machine always says -
“Rush to do the work — but don’t rush the destination.”