Fundamentals
Six weeks, eight people, one coach. Squat, bench, deadlift, press and how to not hurt yourself.
- Tue/Thu 6:30pm
- Sat 9:00am
- $149 one-time
East Austin, TXEst. 201712 platformsOpen 5am–10pm
Lift heavy
things with
good people.
A coached barbell gym for first-timers and meet-day regulars. Calibrated plates, chalk everywhere, and a coach on the floor every hour we're open.
01
Plate math
Type the weight you want on the bar and we'll load it for you, heaviest plates first, colours and all. Works in pounds or kilos.
Units
LB
Bar
Each side
02
Find your max
No need to test a true one-rep max to program well. Put in a recent set and we'll estimate it, then give you working weights.
Lift
216 LB EST.
Average of the Epley and Brzycki formulas. Less reliable above 10 reps.
| % | Weight | Reps | Use it for |
|---|
03
Programs
Every member starts with Fundamentals unless you've lifted before. After that, pick your lane or mix them.
Powerlifting
Coached team sessions, 12-week blocks, meet prep for USAPL and USPA.
- 4 sessions a week
- Monthly check-in video review
- Meet handling included
Weightlifting
Snatch and clean & jerk on real bumpers. Technique first, numbers follow.
- Mon/Wed/Fri 6am & 7pm
- Mobility block weekly
- Local meets quarterly
Open gym
Bring your own program. Book a platform, or walk in if the board shows space.
- 5am–10pm, 7 days
- Coach on the floor
- Chalk is free, always
04
Busy times
Average platforms in use by hour, from the last eight weeks of check-ins. Green hours are when you'll never wait.
05
Build your membership
No joining fee, no annual contract. Cancel with 30 days' notice. Prices include Austin's 8.25% sales tax on the total.
Plan
Add-ons
1:1 coaching sessions a month $75 each
Your membership
Start with a free week
06
Coaches
All certified, all still competing, all on the floor during open hours.
D
SQ 562DL 640
Dana Reyes
Head coach. USAPL national qualifier, 8 years coaching, patient with first-timers.
T
SN 105kgC&J 132kg
Theo Nguyen
Weightlifting lead. USAW Level 2. Will fix your second pull.
A
DPTBN 275
Amara Cole
Doctor of Physical Therapy. Runs return-to-lifting for injuries.
J
MastersDL 485
Jim Kowalski
Masters lifter, 61. Coaches our 50+ strength class on weekday mornings.
First week
on us.
Pick an intro slot. A coach walks you through the gym, checks how you move and books your first Fundamentals class.
1901 E Cesar Chavez St, Unit C · Free parking in back