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.
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02-09-2010, 10:31 AM #1
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02-09-2010, 10:32 AM #2
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02-09-2010, 10:37 AM #3
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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 city771/645/622 Single Ply
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02-09-2010, 11:33 AM #4
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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: http://www.ironsport.com/MBA, ISSA -CFT
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02-09-2010, 12:05 PM #5
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02-09-2010, 03:27 PM #6
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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.Good Luck!
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02-09-2010, 03:28 PM #7
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02-09-2010, 03:41 PM #8
Temple has a powerlifting club, so they probably have equipment. Unsure on if you could get a membership or access to the equipment though.
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02-09-2010, 03:42 PM #9
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02-10-2010, 05:43 AM #11
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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.Pro Strongman & Former National Champion
PR Gym Lifts -> Front Squat 515 Lbs / Deadlift 700 lbs / Strict Press 325 lbs
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02-10-2010, 10:31 AM #12
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02-10-2010, 10:38 AM #13
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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: info@nazbar.com
Website: www.nazbar.com
Mike Miller still posts about working at a gym on ********, so he is still in the game but might be someplace different now.Pro Strongman & Former National Champion
PR Gym Lifts -> Front Squat 515 Lbs / Deadlift 700 lbs / Strict Press 325 lbs
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02-11-2010, 05:16 PM #14
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12th Street Gym has a number of racks... 12th + Locust
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02-12-2010, 07:49 AM #15
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