About Us
The Origins of Pump Dog Performance Apparel
Pump Dog started when I saw this "jacked" Pit Bull Terrier that looked like it spent all day lifting weights. In my head, I called that Pit Bull - “Pump Dog.” The name stuck and so did the vision: well-designed fitness apparel built for those who understand the importance of staying physical.
From there, Pump Dog slowly took off. We began crafting cut-and-sew garments, lifting belts, and gym gear, going from store to store, gym to gym. In 1996, we opened our own retail shop in Philly and even landed a deal with a major Japanese retailer. Pump Dog made waves - appearing in Spike Lee’s He Got Game, national bodybuilding magazines, and as the exclusive private label brand in a 6-million-copy retail catalog alongside the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA.
But like any big dream, the journey wasn’t without twists. After nearly closing a massive international deal, the events of September 11, 2001 brought everything to a halt. It forced us to pivot - but the fire 🔥 for Pump Dog never went out.
Now, after sitting on a shelf for 20+ years, we’re back - stronger and more determined, with fresh designs and premium gear for the athlete in all of us who bothers to move more and lift more in order to be more and give more. Pump Dog isn’t just a name - it’s how we live. Created To Be Physical™.
Welcome OverSized Woodie™ - The World’s Funniest Pump Covers™
Meet the newest addition to the Pump Dog family: OverSized Woodie® - developed from an idea to combine an oversized tee with the kangaroo pocket from a hoodie - hence the name! This collection of pump covers and gear that stands out in all the right ways. Think oversized tees, kangaroo pockets, and hilarious one-liners printed on the back of every shirt.
With lines like "Making workouts hard in all the right ways" and "Weights aren’t the only thing that’s impressive around here," OverSized Woodie™ shirts aren’t just funny - they’re functional, gym-ready, and unapologetically bold.
Whether you’re crushing your workout or just hanging out, OverSized Woodie® has you covered - literally.
Together with Pump Dog, we’re redefining what it means to be physical.