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- Address:1596 Lurleen B Wallace Blvd, Northport, AL 35476
- Phone:(205) 632-3902
- Website:http://strong-24-hour-gym.business.site/
- Rating:5.0
- Hours:24 hours
Best 24r gym in town, always clean, great equipment
I was a member of this gym for 3 years, and only gave up my membership because I moved. It's a wonderful space to lift in, has a great atmosphere, and is very affordable. The owner, Charlie, is knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. The other lifters are supportive and welcoming. I always had a spotter when I needed one. Some of the machines aren't the newest, but they're kept in good shape and clean. The powerlifting area is more extensive than average. Strong, Inc feels like the sort of gym my dad used to lift in in the 80s and 90s. And I think that's a good thing.
I'm genuinely upset to be leaving. I know that finding a gym of a similar caliber elsewhere will be difficult. Strong, Inc is a work of love wrought in iron, chalk and sweat.
Definitely not your sterile, boring gym! Strong has all the equipment you'd want for powerlifting (and other sports, but I'm a powerlifter, so I'm not as familiar with the others): cages, platforms, combo racks, barbells galore, bumper plates, you name it. The gym is well-worn (i.e. people actually use it) but stays nice and clean. Chalk is allowed and stays cleaned up. The owner (Charlie Lyons) is super helpful and the USPA AL state chair. I was a recent newcomer and welcomed by the crowd; the community is excellent. Rates are great. 24/7 access is super convenient. The women's bathroom area has plenty of room to stretch, which I also like; I prefer not to stretch in the middle of the gym. It's fun being in a gym where you see people lifting 500+ lb every time you go in.
Definitely not your sterile, boring gym! Strong has all the equipment you'd want for powerlifting (and other sports, but I'm a powerlifter, so I'm not as familiar with the others): cages, platforms, combo racks, barbells galore, bumper plates, you name it. The gym is well-worn (i.e. people actually use it) but stays nice and clean. Chalk is allowed and stays cleaned up. The owner (Charlie Lyons) is super helpful and the USPA AL state chair. I was a recent newcomer and welcomed by the crowd; the community is excellent. Rates are great. 24/7 access is super convenient. The women's bathroom area has plenty of room to stretch, which I also like; I prefer not to stretch in the middle of the gym. It's fun being in a gym where you see people lifting 500+ lb every time you go in.
While it's a little hard to find, Strong Inc is a great lifting gym. If you are looking for a great place to lift weights this is it
While it's a little hard to find, Strong Inc is a great lifting gym. If you are looking for a great place to lift weights this is it