Sorinex Company Information & Frequently Asked Questions
About Sorinex Exercise Equipment...
Richard Sorin (Soar-in)
Nicknames: Pops aka Dops aka Gripasaurus aka Mr. Richard
Age: 59
Height: 6' 5"
Bodyweight:
270lbs
Athletic experience: High school All-American in track, college letter in track all 4 years,
Masters All-American track (Discus), Masters National Champion
powerlifting, South Carolina masters state record holder in
powerlifting, South
Carolina record holder in Olympic weightlifting, 45
years coaching experience in track, Olympic lifting, and
Powerlifting,
First to close #3 gripper.
Lifting Style
(Current): Powerlifting
movements, Olympic weightlifting movements, power bodybuilding
movements, grip training
Area(s) of
expertise: Throwing shot-put, discus, Olympic
weightlifting, Powerlifting, strength training for athletics.
What got you into weight training / what is
your training past: Brought my first
barbell set in to show-and-tell at age 5 (55 years ago)
Current Goals: Compete in track and field and Olympic weightlifting
in age group competition. Increased cardio training
integrated with
strength training. Shutting the #3 gripper at age 60.
Performance PR's Bench - 470lbs Squat - 675lbs Dead - 714lbs Clean - 410lbs Snatch - 290lbs
Any other thing you want to mention: A thought...One
lion can only do so much, a pride of lions can conquer anything.
What you feel you bring to team Sorinex: Each at Sorinex adds their own expertise. Bridging the gap
of information and hands-on mechanical knowledge
for the past 45 years
of active involvement in strength training. A masters in teaching
background to aid in
putting forth education into developing training
equipment and its proper use. An extensive background in
history of
strength and being actively involved in coaching and athletic
competition on many levels. 30 years
in strength equipment business.
Being an innovator and having the ongoing passion and love for the
strength
game and my business.
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Bert Sorin (Soar-in)
Nicknames: Hammer aka Beezer aka B aka
Bull
Age: 33
Height: 6' 3"
Bodyweight:
230-260 depending on season
Athletic experience:
4-time
Div. 1 All American Track and Field (Hammer and 35Lb. Weight throw),
Southeastern Conference
(SEC) Record in Weight throw, 2000 and 2004
Olympic trials athlete, Amateur World Champion Highland
Games Heavy
Athletics, Professional Highland games Athlete, Powerlifting, grip
contests, personal trainer,
coach, published strength author.
Lifting Style (Current): Highland
games training (heavy throws), Olympic movements, powerlifts, sports
specific application, circuit
style GPP, Crossfit
Area(s) of
expertise: Power
production, speed of implements, sport specific application, program and
equipment design, invention
of cutting edge training solutions / aids What got you into weight training /
what is
your training past: My
father, Richard Sorin, introduced me to the Iron Game as a young child. I
was doing clean and jerks, grip feats, and deadlifts since I was 5
years old. I deadlifted x2 bodyweight for the first time at 8 years
old.
(bw 66 lb. = 112 lb.) Got into throwing the discus in HS. Current Goals:
Be the best Highland Games athlete in the World. Rehab
injuries and get back to competing at my top level.
Have a great time
with awesome friends and competitors.
Performance PR's Bench - 365lbs Raw
Squat
- 610lbs (at 216 BW)
Dead - 555lbs
Raw
Clean - 367lbs Snatch -
280lbs
Track: Hammer throw
(Olympic) 237 (72.26m) 35lb. Weight
Throw 72' (21.97m) Highland
games: Open stone
Throw (16lb.) 52' Braemer Stone
(22lb.) 43' 56lb. Weight
for Distance 42' 28lb. Weight
for Distance 83' Scottish
Hammer (22lb.) 115' Scottish
Hammer (16lb.) 140' Sheaf (20lb.)
29' 56lb. Weight
over bar 16' (standing) Caber 12:00
22' 130lb. Other: Broad Jump
(Standing) 10' Vertical Jump
33 Overhead Shot
heave (16lb.) 62' Triple Hop
33'
Any other thing you want to mention: I am thankful for the blessing God has given me to
work within
the Iron Game and be a part of
something
so much greater
that I.
What you feel you
bring to team Sorinex:
Ideas on
design, up to date info on the state of training, hopefully a friendly
attitude and help to my customers! _______________________________________________________________________________________
Jeff Goergen (GERG-en)
Nicknames: Gergs aka Gergenator 9000 aka The Steel Trap aka Fire
Hydrant
Maker aka Gimly aka TicToc aka Heavy-G
Age: 33 Height: 5' 10" Bodyweight: 265lbs
Athletic experience: Competitive
Olympic Lifter - 1993 - 2004. Competitive Powerlifting Experience - 1995 - 1998 Competitive
Amateur Strongman Experience - 2001-2006 Muay
Thai & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Experience - 2004-2007 Competitive
Highland Game Experience - 2007 - 2009 Lifting Style (Current): A modified
Conjugate Training system for my training in general. Regardless of the
ultimate goal. I
believe that an organized variety and focus on
conditioning and assistance exercises is more important
than training
core lifts too heavy or often.
Area(s) of expertise: Strength and Sports Training. With 2 years strength
coaching experience at the Division 1 Collegiate
level as well as 12
years in the personal training/club management I have been exposed to
many training
needs, goals, and special population clients. Specific
areas of focus has been injury prevention, management,
post rehab, and
performance enhancement. What got you into weight training /
what is your training past: At 12 years old and being a
smaller kid I ended up getting into weightlifting just as a means to
grow.
(I was 5' 8" tall and 100lbs) By pure luck a weightlifting club
trained on a platform in my high school
weight room. I got into
competitive weightlifting at the age of 15. After that lifting was my
thing, it is the
reason I chose exercise science as my major in college,
the reason I started personal training at the age
of 18 and the reason I
chose my overall career path. There is no aspect of strength training
that does not hold my interest to some extent. Olympic weightlifting,
powerlifting, strongman, bodybuilding, I believe we
can learn from every
facet of the strength world. Current Goals: As a new parent and working with Sorinex Exercise Equipment my
goal is to keep in good condition so I
can run around with my little boy
for many years to come as well as keep in the know of new training
methods, equipment, and applications. Performance PR's Bench - 625lbs Squat - 825lbs Dead - 600lbs Clean - 405lbs (was clean & jerk) Snatch - 335lbs Log Press
315lbsx16 Yoke 1000lbs x 100ft
Any other thing you want to mention: Certifications held over the years -
NSCA-CSCS, NASM-PES, ACE-CPT, ACSM-HFI, CPR, First Aid Having been
involved in so many different strength sports, martial arts, coaching
and training areas I bring
a well rounded look at the Strength, Health,
and Fitness industries. Aside from that, awesome cooking/grilling
skills. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 
Kevin
Kamphouse (KAMP-house)
Nicknames: Danny Noonan aka Rabid Tooth aka The Juggler aka
Spicoli
Age: 27 Height: 6' 6" Bodyweight: 255lbs
Athletic experience: Three sport athlete
in high school, lettering in all three from sophomore year on. After taking trips to various
Ivy's and Pac-10 schools decided to sign with the Cornell University football team. Financial and familial
considerations eventually persuaded him to stay close to home and accept a full scholarship at Western
Washington University.
Lifting Style (Current): An
amalgamation of effort-based and results-oriented training styles. I
have been venturing further and
further into the world of CrossFit with
my training focused largely around metabolic conditioning and basic
Olympic lifting.
Area(s) of expertise: Training for
athletes with emphasis on explosive movements and speed development.
What got you into weight training /
what is
your training past: After 20 years of headlong immersion in
athletics I decided to take a few years off to travel and see the
world a
bit. I have been having a good time shaking the rust off lately with
focused, concentrated effort.
I have always responded well to the team
aspect of training which is why I really enjoy community-oriented
and
the cohesive feel of small training environments (ie CrossFit, Athletes
Arena, group classes, etc).
Current Goals: I would like to focus on being able to compete in the Carolina
regional CrossFit games next year while at
the same time begin to dabble
in the world of Highland Games. In the meantime I would like to
concentrate
on taking one day at a time by working to expand my training
knowledge and personal relationships in the
wide world of human
performance.
Performance PRs: Bench - 345lbs Squat - 455lbs Dead - 410lbs Clean - 325lbs Snatch - 205lbs Overhead Press - 210lbs
Any other thing you want to mention: I enjoy sharing stories (there are a few that involve monkeys,
hurricanes, and skilled veterinary work) and
meeting new people
everyday so if you are in the South Carolina area please stop by and BBQ
some gator
with us.
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Our Product:
We produce high quality, institutional grade exercise equipment to
be used professionally or privately. Our products fill the
requirements for every aspect of weight training by providing
carefully designed and manufactured equipment. We feature a
complete selection ranging from basic benches to complex
multistation selectorized weight units. The equipment is truly
custom built and reflects maximum comfort, safe usage and
outstanding durability.
Service To Our
Customers
Custom designed to meet specific needs and program philosophy.
Consultation and floor plan layouts are readily available.
Existing equipment can be upgraded or refinished to your
specifications. Custom designs are welcomed.
Set up and delivery options are
easily arranged.
Delivery
Entire gym package orders can be arranged to be delivered and set
up by Sorinex. Please contact us first before any adjustments or
returns are made. On institution bid packages, we will comply
fully with all performance requirements set forth by the buyer.
As Equal Option
Any items bid a equal will strictly comply with buyer's listed
specifications of every unit, including the finish, relative
strength, structural integrity and functional duplication of
mechanical systems. This option provides the customer with a
viable equipment alternative.
Design
And Bid Situation
Individual pieces or entire layouts can be custom built to the
customer's exact requirements. We also offer our standard line of
equipment which readily fits most budgets and needs. Our
capabilities to modify or re-design existing pieces of equipment
enables customers to expand their facilities to maximize floor
space. Frames are fully welded with no partially covered joints.
Our commitment constantly to improve our equipment may result in
small changes from what is graphically shown in our brochure to
produce a more superior product.
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Q.
Does Sorinex Have a Catalog?
a.
We did, but with over 500 items that are added to and
customized
daily a catalog outdates itself. We prefer to respond thru internet
or make
a specific proposal personally. Now we keep the website as up to
date as
possible, and now with a reconstructed site, navigating around
Planet
Sorinex is easier than ever.
2.
Q. Does Sorinex Customize?
a.
Sorinex was built on custom equipment. We can do
anything with
our existing designs or would be happy to work with yours.
3.
Q. What is the Sorinex Market?
a.
85% of our business is made up of Schools, Colleges
and Pro
Teams. Yes, we do sell the equipment to private individuals but
they are serious and want
the best. Their equipment is the same quality that is built for a
pro team.
4.
Q. What is the cost?
a.
You get what you pay for. Good equipment at a fair
price. Rely on
us to provide you with equipment that will provide you with years of
safe,
flawless performance.
5.
Q. Where could I find Sorinex Equipment at work?
a.
Over 150 colleges and Pro Teams in the U.S. many in
the North
East, Virginia, Florida, California. We do a lot of repeat business
with
happy customers.
6.
Q. OK, a little more specific please?
a.
Only the best lift on Sorinex. The University of
Miami, West
Point, Maryland, The Tampa Bay Bucs, The Cleveland Browns, The
Pittsburg
Steelers, The Atlanta Falcons are just a few of the places you will
find
Athletes training in Sorinex Rooms.
7.
Q. Can Sorinex Supply me with some references?
a.
We can supply you with a list and welcome you to ask not
only about us but how other companies fulfill their promises. On
time and
done right is what we do.
8.
Q. Does Sorinex have a show room?
a.
Yes we do but it is by appointment only. We travel and
need to be
sure we are here to make sure you get the most out of your visit.
Feel free
to bring your training gear so you can test our stuff first hand!
9.
Q. Do we use what we sell?
a.
All Sorinex Equipment and supplies are used and pre
tested by
us. We are all lifters and competitors and use our stuff daily.
Most
important to us is our reputation and we would never sell
substandard Bargains that could come back to haunt us.
10.
Q. Does Sorinex Give Discounts?
a.
The good thing about dealing directly with us is that
the best
price is always the one we quote. If volume and repeat business
begins to
occur that we can also look at pricing for the future.
11.
Q. Does Sorinex have Dealers?
a.
As a rule we do not, but in some instances exceptions
are made
and certain pieces are offered by other companies or gyms.
Power-Systems,
Rogue Fitness, and Westside Barbell are some of our current
associates carrying select
pieces.
12.
Q. Does Sorinex do home delivery?
a.
We try our best to get the absolute best price for
shipping we
can but we can't control the efficiency of the truck lines. At all
cost try
to have the shipment go to a business address with a loading and
unloading
area. Most times there is an up-charge for home delivery, calls to
announce
delivery and lift gate trucks. | |
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