DC Banks

DC Banks (born August 13, 1993) is an American fitness influencer, social media marketer, trainer, content creator, and former football player. He is widely recognized for user-generated content creation and has collaborated with various brands and influencers in the fitness, travel, sports, and lifestyle sectors.
As an experienced personal trainer, Banks is known for his hybrid athletic training style, which incorporates elements from different sports and fitness disciplines. Additionally, Banks has competed in multiple seasons of the television show "American Ninja Warrior."
Banks maintains a consistent online presence, with social media handles unified under a name, “Jusswaitonitdc.” Jusswaitonit represents a mindset, lifestyle, and brand focused on achieving life's goals through unwavering effort, emphasizing persistence and self-accountability as keys to success. His social media following includes 16K on Instagram, 119K subscribers on YouTube, and a TikTok account with over 265k followers, where he shares fitness, lifestyle, and user-generated content.
==Early life and education==
Banks was born on August 13, 1993, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was raised in foster homes. Despite challenging circumstances, his athletic talents emerged early, leading him to engage in 12 sports during his formative years. His journey through sports began at Wheeling Park High School, where he primarily focused on football, resulting in notable achievements and recognition. Among his accolades was an invitation to participate in the North-South Football All-Star Game, an honor reserved for top high school football players. During high school, while actively engaged in football, Banks was introduced to weightlifting, igniting his passion for fitness and strength training.
Banks received a scholarship from Fairmont State University where he played football and rugby. He graduated with a bachelors in criminal justice degree. He also attended West Virginia Northern Community College where he received his associates in applied science degree.
==Career==
===Fitness Trainer===
After graduation, Banks became a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach. He works with a diverse clientele, including stay-at-home moms, professional athletes competing in the NFL, NHL, and NBA, children, and the elderly. Establishing a career as a personal trainer in Phoenix, Arizona, Banks has been utilizing his athletic background to connect with clients, focusing on comprehensive physical fitness programs and nutritional guidance since 2014. In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he adapted his approach by becoming a mobile personal trainer, ensuring clients could continue their fitness progress by bringing training directly to their homes or local parks.
===Content Creator and Social Media Influencer===
As a content creator and social media influencer, Banks has amassed a substantial digital footprint known for his content and collaborations with notable brands and influencers. His focus primarily centers on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where he curates authentic and relatable content, including product reviews and descriptions.
With over 1 billion views amassed across six different digital platforms, Banks has a substantial digital footprint. He has collaborated with over 200 companies, forging partnerships with well-known brands like Gatorade, Under Armour, Gymshark, and Men's Health Magazine. His content has featured on ESPN, Ridiculousness, Sports Illustrated, and Barstool Sports. Banks has appeared on television programs such as MTV's Ridiculousness and Chive TV.
He has engaged in collaborations with various influencers, including Poncedeleioun, Mikaila Murphy, Big Groove, Warren James, Mike Purdie, Gabriella Moses, Garrett Miller, Icycol, Fabian Guerra Jr., Melinda Berry, Nathan Webb, Deonte Ware, and Lexi McKnight. Banks is part of partner programs on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, with an ongoing partnership with Under Armour. He has created over 1,200 user-generated content videos featuring fitness, travel, health, fashion, and e-commerce content.
Banks also served as a social media manager at Icemob and Asterian Marketing LLC, contributing to the strategic management of social media platforms for the organizations from 2019 to 2022.
===American Ninja Warrior===
Banks has been a three-time competitor on NBC's "American Ninja Warrior," achieving the national semi-finals twice. He debuted in season 12, where he encountered a setback by falling on the Lunatic Ledges during qualifying. In season 13, he progressed to the semifinals but faced elimination on the third obstacle, Ring Chaser. In Season 15, Banks reached the semifinals but got eliminated on the sideways obstacle, concluding his ANW journey.
==Awards and recognitions==
* Recognized as one of the top high school football players in the state.
* He was named to the 1st Team All Valley with his high school team.
* Recognized as a First-Team All-Conference player.
* Earned a spot on the 2nd Team All TRAC (Tri-River Athletic Conference) at the conference level.
* Invited to participate in the North-South Football All-Star Game, an event reserved for the best high school football players.
* Consistently achieved a place on the Dean's List four times during his college tenure.
==In the media==
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==Photo gallery==
==References==
==External links==
* DC Banks on Collabstr
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* DC Banks on TikTok
* DC Banks on YouTube
* DC Banks on Facebook
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Category:1993 births
Category:Social media influencers
Category:American exercise instructors
Category:Content creators
Category:People from Wheeling, West Virginia