Philadelphia Gyms for powerlifters

I'm currently at a gym, like most, with only one Squat Rack. Does anyone here know of a gym in Philly that caters a little more to the powerlifting population? Search engines haven't been all that much help.

Isn't Ironsport in Philadelphia? I'm sure HHF mentioned that one.

[QUOTE=Fluster;447559751]Isn't Ironsport in Philadelphia? I'm sure HHF mentioned that one.[/QUOTE]

Its in a sububrb.

Its a great gym, I visited it once.

I actually lived 15 min away from it for a few months but never went, then a year later I just went to visit and I was like **** my life I should have been going here

Its in glenolden which is near norwood ect. Fairly close to the airport.

Best gym anywhere near that city

Thanks guys. It's a little far from me but looks like a great gym.

For any lurkers who may live in the area, here's the site: [url]http://www.ironsport.com/[/url]

[url]http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/4420[/url]

Not many gyms in the Philly that cater to powerlifters, I've been look for one for 3 years now. I found a power Team in Jersey but then they go to a guys basement and train one day and then at a commerical gym for 2 days and then travel to Maryland on the weekend to squat with other great squatters.
I trained for almost 2 years at Allentown, Pa at Rychlak's gym.
The thing is if you got a partner then that is good but if you train in equipment then you need a team, it is tough and Philly/suburbs sucks for power gyms.
you just got to travel if you want to lift heavy.

there's a place in exton as well. If it's still open.

Temple has a powerlifting club, so they probably have equipment. Unsure on if you could get a membership or access to the equipment though.

[QUOTE=skiboy1955;447690721]Not many gyms in the Philly that cater to powerlifters, I've been look for one for 3 years now. I found a power Team in Jersey but then they go to a guys basement and train one day and then at a commerical gym for 2 days and then travel to Maryland on the weekend to squat with other great squatters.
I trained for almost 2 years at Allentown, Pa at Rychlak's gym.
The thing is if you got a partner then that is good but if you train in equipment then you need a team, it is tough and Philly/suburbs sucks for power gyms.
you just got to travel if you want to lift heavy.[/QUOTE]

Where in Maryland do these guys go?

I haven't seen many good gyms in the area. BTw I am about 34 miles from Ironsport which is roughly a 45 minute drive.

Iron Sport would be my recommendation; one of the best gyms that I have been to.

If you are looking for powerlifters you might also want to check out Nazareth Barbell (Mike Miller) but it would be a bit of a ride from Philly I believe.

[QUOTE=TomMutaffis;447962691]Iron Sport would be my recommendation; one of the best gyms that I have been to.

If you are looking for powerlifters you might also want to check out Nazareth Barbell (Mike Miller) but it would be a bit of a ride from Philly I believe.[/QUOTE]

I think Nazareth Barbell folded up, not sure but it would be best to try to call the place if you can find a number.

[QUOTE=skiboy1955;448055981]I think Nazareth Barbell folded up, not sure but it would be best to try to call the place if you can find a number.[/QUOTE]

Here is the info for Nazareth Barbell:

Gym Name: Nazareth Barbell
Owner/Manager: Mike Miller
Address: P.O. Box 444
City: Tatamy
State/Province/Country: PA
Zip: 18085
Phone Number: 610-438-2902
Email: [email]info@nazbar.com[/email]
Website: [url]www.nazbar.com[/url]

Mike Miller still posts about working at a gym on ********, so he is still in the game but might be someplace different now.

12th Street Gym has a number of racks... 12th + Locust

[QUOTE=DJSTARER;447691451]there's a place in exton as well. If it's still open.[/QUOTE]

Where? I'm from Downingtown. I'll actually just pm you.