Max's Gym - 13 years strong! — Local services in Oakland

I started as a 1:1 powerlifting remote client with Max, but was tired of training alone at my home gym so I started coming to Max’s Gym in person during team training. The gym environment filled with super supportive members and coaches brought my confidence and skills to the next level. From beginner to advanced lifter, the gym community is there to clap and cheer for all the PRs or talk you through it when you are having an off day. If you are interested in competing the members often sign up for meets together, marking the competition experience even better. There are several combo racks and weightlifting platforms along with some free weights and a few machines. Whether you are a strength athlete trying to make it to the top level, someone who just loves train and compete for fun, or just trying to get your body strong and conditioned Max’s Gym is a great place to lift.

The 1:1 remote coaching is also fantastic and for me has resulted in several top 5 placing at the...

Incredible gym with some of the best coaches in the game. Their team training is a really fun, inclusive vibe. As a masters athlete, following Max's program is the strongest I've ever been in my life! The new location has a ton of high quality equipment, power racks, pulley machines, plenty of Weightlifting platforms, and everything you need for Powerlifting, Weightlifting, and all the accessories. They also have a bunch of supervised open gym hours, which is nice if you have a crazy schedule and can't always make it in to train with group. HIGHLY recommend for anyone interested in getting stronger in a friendly and fun environment, whether you're just starting out or been training for decades. This...

I was powerlifting at Maxs from 2020-2022 before I left for school, but have continued using their app while away. Max and Jo have been incredibly helpful for creating a fun community, and improve my lifting dramatically. Their impressive pedigree needs no introduction. Duy has been such a wonderfully patient coach, and standup guy, and he really makes lifting fun and accessible to beginners and intermediates, it’s a real pleasure to work with him! Their gym is a big reason I would like to move back to the Bay after school is done, and I can’t recommend them enough to anyone who is interested in weightlifting and...