What Are You Gonna Do, Not Train Shirt
Seriously though, what ARE you gonna do, not train?
Barbell Medicine’s take on the classic training t-shirt. Perfect for hitting the gym or casual wear.
Model is 5’10.5″, 205lbs, and wearing a large.
Seriously though, what ARE you gonna do, not train?
Barbell Medicine’s take on the classic training t-shirt. Perfect for hitting the gym or casual wear.
Model is 5’10.5″, 205lbs, and wearing a large.
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