Local residents broke a sweat pumping iron and raising thousands of dollars for Adult and Teen Challenge this weekend.

Teen challenge serves Morden, Winkler, and Altona, helping men and women with life-controlling issues, as well as the families affected.

The Muscle Hut's Bench Press Challenge raised over $5,500 on Saturday for the non-profit serving Winkler, Morden, and Altona.

Local rep Chris Derksen explains they help men and women with life-controlling issues and addictions, as well as the families affected.

Participants could take part in the challenge in a number of different categories, donating $2 for every rep.

The event took place on October 21