Spider Strength Gym — Local services in Raleigh

Spider is incredible! Visited during a work trip and was immediately welcomed on my first set. I was blown away by the kindness. Christian literally shifted his lifting schedule to teach me some strongman and despite teaching a class for this purpose, Dane also took an entire training session (for free!) to introduce me to strongman since I wouldn't have been able to attend a Sunday intro session. If you're lifting here, no matter the weight or experience level, you're getting fist bumps. From everyone. All the equipment and knowledge needed for strength training and a supportive community who are eager to share it. What more could you ask...

I was visiting from out of town and this gym served everything I needed. Owner was extremely friendly and met me to give me a tour of the place and issue me a 24 key card.

A couple things to note if you're considering coming here, the gym is small. There is plenty of room to get your major lifts in with a platform for olympic lifting but expect little to no breathing room at peak hours. Its typical when people discover a good thing they flock to it. Just something to keep in mind if you plan on going after or before work. You may have to schedule around these times if you're...

Spider is the MECCA of Strongman/powerlifting/oly lifting. It's reputation speaks for itself. James cares about each and every one of his members and makes sure that we all feel safe and welcome. Some previous comments/behavior on here are flat out wrong/embarrassing/childish coming from grown adults. There are a number of pro strongmen as well as casual competitors who use Atlas stones and other odd objects/equipment all the time, and cause no wear and tear because they are respecting the equipment and using the necessary measures to mitigate such damage. Spider is our home...