Thanks for the hospitality while I was in San Diego, Dave! I have visited Gyms all over the world for 40 years. Grinder is among the top power/strength gyms you can find! Dr. Joe read more

This gym has all the equipment you would ever need if you are serious about strength and gains. read more

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This gym has a lot of potential but the ownership is a nightmare. Dave is oblivious to the fact that his attitude and demeanor are what's holding grinder gym from being the best gym for all kinds of lifting and levels. If you want to pay a lot of money to be treated like shit just hire a dominatrix save yourself the frustrations of dealing with him. There's every piece of equipment you could want but a lot of it is ripped,rusted or broken. Maybe one day it will thrive but not while he's there. read more

Epic gym for armwrestling!! People like Devon Larratt, Allen Fisher go here to train with community They should have murals and get them to sign them! *dave* =] read more

Grinder Gym is the best gym in San Diego and around the world. If you want to try yourself in strongman, arm wrestling or powerlifting - this place is created for you! Come and try yourself, we are all like a huge family here, we will always help and advise you! I attached a few photos for those who understand... From Hennadii Bahdasarian read more

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This is a great gym owned and operated by Dave Depew. This is a classic REAL gym, with every piece of equipment you can think of with an amazing California outdoor area. This is the home of many powerlifters, strongmen competitors and a great community of people who just enjoy working out. Dave has continued to build out the gym and you can tell the pride he takes in his facility. I can't stress enough this is a true gym with respect being key. Re-rack your weights, treat the equipment like it was your own, leave the clown stuff trying to go viral doing some dumb over the top stuff. Everything in this gym is heavy asf lol humbles you quickly but this is honestly one of my favorite gyms in all of San Diego. He has never had a problem with me filming or taking photos as I understand the patrons come first and allowing them their space. The aesthetic is unbeatable If you are visiting San Diego, CA I suggest you drop through and check this place out. read more

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What a find. First- the owner is awesome. Chatted me up each morning I came. Place has a very unique indoor-outdoor layout. No shortage of equipment. When I told my friends about it, I described it as "Epic." Ton of dumbbells, benches. Place is spotless clean and organized. I'm a frequent visitor to San Diego and this will now be my gym of choice when in town. read more

Best gym in San Diego. I had to come back because this gym is so damn good. I'm glad Dave welcomed me back. I highly recommend you come here and arm wrestle on Fridays. read more

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Dave and the crew here are incredible! We came for a few arm wrestling matches & curl competitions. This gym has everything. One of the nicest gyms I've ever been to. Great community. read more

Gym has a variety of workout equipment; a lot more than what you would find at a standard place. Dave really focuses on building a community feeling to the place. Everyone is open to being helpful and asking questions, and just an overall welcoming and great place to workout. read more

I'm not the one to be a Karen and write bad reviews or look for things to complain about but after my experience with Grinder gym I feel it's necessary. The place is not bad itself. There are some good workout machines missing though and if it rains you can't really use the outside equipment. There are also no water fountains and just sink water if you need to refill your water. The main issue here is that the owner lets the members do whatever they please. I have had multiple members dogs come up to me when squatting and benching which is extremely dangerous and unsafe and one was even throwing a frisbee with his dog while I was outside doing other exercises in my way. I have also had other members children interfere with my workouts as well. It's not their fault, they are just being kids but again it is also very unsafe for kids under 12 to be in a gym. The owner did refund me my money but when I expressed my views and concerns I did not even get an apology for what are very valid and reasonable concerns. I'm happy I left this place and found a new spot that actually treats their members with respect read more

Best gym in San Diego by far! Dave is an awesome guy always makes members feel 100% welcomed and supported. Just a genuinely good human being. I have worked with Andrew and he is very knowledgeable in a wide variety of things as a personal trainer (powerlifting, strongman, etc.) So if you are in the area and looking for a no nonsense kind of gym with a great atmosphere I HIGHLY recommend this one. You won't regret it! Get them gainsssss. read more

I can't say enough great things about this amazing place. It truly has been a life changer. Dave is the best and he is constantly challenging me and keeps me accountable to my work outs. Everyone there is amazing and I am grateful for Grinder Gym!! read more

Muscle Beach meets sunny San Diego! Tan, pump, and sweat it up in their outdoor weight area, or lift heavy inside. They have old school equipment that might be described by some prissy, uptight individuals as grody, but really this is a gym to pump some serious iron in an unpretentious atmosphere. Buy an open gym membership for pretty cheap, or opt for their weight room classes. I believe it's $89/ month for classes only (unlimited). There are also three tiers of memberships that allow you to take advantage of combo gym and class time. I mostly took advantage of their weight room classes and all the trainers were pretty chill, but motivating. The only downside is that the weight room could get SUPER hot in the summer. Be safe and make sure to drink a lot of water before class in those situations. Classes are mostly geared around weight lifting with varying levels of cardio. Dave usually gives you some pretty evil amounts of cardio. That one morning with the sled in the parking lot was killer! Classes are offered M-Sat and the theme for each day switches between upper and lower body with core & cardio on Wednesday and boot camp styled classes on Saturday. You have your own rack of weights and a bench and each class is pretty different. No workouts of the day here! Get out here if you want to lift some serious iron and bulk up! read more

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Dave is committed to health and all of his customers. All new look and equipment too!! read more

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I love Grinder Gym. I will travel from East San Diego just to go to this gym, because it has everything you need in multiples, so you're never fighting for equipment. It has equipment for whatever stage you are at with your fitness goals. Not to mention the amazing Dave, his team, especially my trainer Edna! read more

Such a cool, clean gym with nice people. Had to cancel after I moved and got an accidental charge, they immediately took care of it and it was zero hassle. I've trained at/worked in gyms for years and that's the number one issue people have with memberships, but not here. Very very appreciative of that!!! read more

If you are serious about building muscle and strength, this is the place for you. Don't let the no frills aesthetic fool or intimidate you, Grinder has all the tools needed for bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman, or just trying to get strong. When I first came to Grinder 3 years ago, I had zero experience lifting, but owner and coach Dave DePew was more than willing to share his experience, knowledge and training to set me up for success. Now I'm literally doing fitness shoots. The proof is in the pudding. read more

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Awesome gym with a variety of equipment and machines you don't normally see at mainstream gyms. Dave is also really cool too and approachable. But his son, not so much. When he covers for Dave when he can't be there, he doesn't even greet the customers. Or when he does, it's half assed and he's on his phone when he does...no customer service skills at all which is key especially for a non-franchise mom and pop gym like this. Would have loved to continue going to this gym especially since the membership is more than other gyms (LA fitness/24 hour fit), but his sons bad attitude was enough for me to go somewhere else. read more

Hey Yelpers! Honestly, I really do love this gym. If I didn't live so far, I would still be a member here! The owner & staff were always super nice & helpful. They got a ton of new equipment & gear. This is the ultimate body building gym! Love all their old school outside machines and equipment. I would definitely recommend this gym. By far better than majority of San Diego gyms. Dave is very understanding and welcoming! Thanks Dave for everything, truly appreciate it. Will definitely recommend to all my friends. Overall recommendation: 10/10 Parking: Yes Staff: Welcoming, friendly Cleanliness: 10/10 read more

I first went to Grinder Gym after buying 10 classes when I first moved to SD - I just wanted to try out different places before committing to a membership somewhere. It does not exist anymore, but I would go to the 5am classes. Dave is the best! And because of how awesome Dave is, I ended up buying a package and was somewhat regular to the 5am class. Unfortunately, I became the only goer at that time and it got cancelled. Dave alternates between upper body and lower body M/W and T/Th. I've never tried a Friday class, so I can't say what that is like. There are roughly 12-16 spots per class and each spot includes a bench, you grab a mat, and there is an assortment of dumbbells. Occasionally you'll need to all kettlebells or other things. Generally there are a few exercises Dave has you do (depending on upper or lower body days, these will differ) and you do 3 sets, usually building weight or building duration after each set. After each round, if weather permits, we normally run 400m outside - nothing like the crisp 5am air in the morning to wake you up. You can also come to Grinder Gym to use their equipment, they have a good selection indoor and heavier stuff outdoor too. read more

I went to Grinder Gym for longer than a year. When I first started, I was sedentary and overweight. In just 4 months, I lost 20 lbs and gained noticeable muscle mass. 90% of the time I did group training classes. The only reason I don't go anymore is because I started a new job. The classes here are probably the best all around strength and cardio training classes I've seen in San Diego. Each person in class has their own rack of dumbbells from 5 lbs to 65 lbs each. Dave's programming ensures you will always be doing something new. Because the gym doesn't have overly lavish amenities, you're able to get one of the best workout programs in San Diego for a lot cheaper than CrossFit. If you're looking for a solid gym family that pushes you to work your ass off to make real gains that your family will notice on the holidays, do yourself a favor and join Grinder Gym. read more

I followed my exceptional trainer, Edna, from an east county gym to Grinder over a year ago. The gym has all of the equipment you need for all types of weightlifting and some specialty programs too, even cardio equipment. The gym is welcoming with a great owner, open early, and very spacious, both inside and outside. Let me just give a shoutout to my trainer though ... you won't meet a kinder, more knowledgeable, humble, down-to-earth yet total beast mode trainer than Edna. She's an extraordinary athlete in her own right and I feel privileged that I get to be one of her clients. Check out the gym, you won't be disappointed! read more

I love lifting here! It's a solid strength gym! Dave has all the specialty bars and a good amount of machines! I never had to wait for a rack cuz there are so many and there's a ton of room for many people to pull at the same time which is awesome! I love how spacious the gym is with the outdoor space and the gym culture is awesome! If you're an iron addiction this is the place for you cuz you'll see many likeminded people The lame vibe you usually see in conventional gyms is the total opposite of the atmosphere at Grinder. read more

I recently celebrated my 1 year anniversary of joining Grinder Gym. I celebrated the only way I know how... By getting a great workout and placing demands on my own fitness levels which I wouldn't know how by going anywhere else. Grinder Gym has a fun, patient, educated staff and instructors that inform, teach, and demonstrate at all fitness levels and experience. I know that if I would never had discovered Grinder Gym, I'd be a clueless corporate gym member who was only an account number on a computer screen. At Grinder Gym your part of a fitness family who wants everyone to succeed in their goals and to celebrate each individual's and teams successes. read more

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I have been a member of some of the most expensive Gyms and never truly felt at home and made minimal gains. This is a awesome old school strong man and bodybuilding and fitness Gym I love it here and I am making amazing gains read more

Drive to the back. Super cool people and everything you can imagine to work out with. 12 squat racks and a competition bench so I'm good. A few visits and worth the drive across town. Def for the power lifter, strongman, etc. wish I had something like this close to me. Looks like they have several types of events through the year. Glad to support this gym. read more

Awesome gym and awesome people here. Visited this place recently for a powerlifting meet. A lot of equipment and even an outdoor area with half of the equipment being outside. I also noticed some arm wrasslin tables if that's something that you might be into. The facility itself might be a little hard to find, but it's behind the carpet store. Don't pass it up because it can be a bitch trying to find your way back if youre an out of towner like me who doesn't know the area well. I definitely wouldn't mind training here if I lived in the area. read more

Grinder Gym = No excuses ~ Just results! The workout you receive at the Grinder Gym is unlike any other. Both men and women will see results that they have only dreamed about. Dave DePew has developed an incredible program that not only incorporates great workouts in a group setting but also includes a delicious, easy to follow meal plan. The workouts alone will help you to lose pounds and inches but it is the addition of the nutritional plan and the supplements that help you to lose the body fat. It doesn't take long for you to realize that Dave DePew really does want YOU to be the best that you can be. Three words (Dave's words) describe the transformation process: FAITH, ACTION, RESULTS!! I stuck faithfully to my 12-week program and in that 12 weeks I not only lost over 27 pounds of scale weight but also lost 9 inches in my navel area and went from a Size 14 to a Size 6!! I have continued working out at the Grinder Gym and I am still seeing results! The workouts are different every day and are done in a group setting so you have the motivation of others around you who want exactly what you want ~ to get into the best shape of their lives. The trainers are there to help you one-on-one if you need assistance and to make sure you are doing an exercise using the right form (and believe me they WILL let you know if you are not). Your body will be continually challenged at the Grinder Gym. After you have experienced the Grinder Gym workout, you will never look at a set a stairs the same again! The ramp becomes an incredible tool that can be your worst nightmare but ultimately becomes your best friend when you start to see the results. This workout is worth every penny!! Are you ready to transform your body and get into the best shape of your life? Come to the Grinder Gym and you will see unbelievable results that you can't get on your own or with any other workout program. See you on the Grinder, Shauna M. read more

great for all strength sports: powerlifitng, bodbuilding, arm wrestling, strongman, curling!

Are you looking for the ultimate gym to meet the body transformation you're looking to achieve?!? Well then let me say you gotta get your @$$ to Grinder Gym off Moreno Blvd. Transformations don't happen overnight but follow the strict workout regiments snd dietary plans Dave DePew will put you on on you will see results within weeks guaranteed!!! Dave, SeSe, and Andy are amazing coaches who are passionate about health & wellness and the unity they create amongst their clients is amazing. Please do yourself s favor and check this place out for yourselves and you will be hooked!!! I am all in with Grinder Gym!!! So here it is 2018 and what better way to reach your fitness goals than to check out the best gym for body transformation, Grinder Gym!!! This gym has such a positive impact on my fitness goals and diet all thanks to the owner Dave DePew and his amazing team of coaches and trainers. So if you're truly looking to get fit and feel your very best in 2018, do yourself a favor and get down to Grinder Gym, it'll be the best resolution you could've made!!! read more

This is simply the best gym in the world. I want to rent a room here for freeeeeeeee #litKliQ

It took a lot to pull me away from the Grinder. A promotion at work, a long term relationship coming to an end, and a relocation from Pacific Beach to Oceanside made the Grinder out of the question for my current situation. However, if you are ANY where near this location and you are committed to getting in the best shape of your life, please take advantage of the discounted or free trial memberships Dave offers. I can list all the great things Ive experienced from my time at the Grinder, but it wont compare to how you feel the morning, week, or month after working out there consistently. You will lose weight, you will put on muscle mass, you will lose inches and fat lbs. When I first came aboard it was all Dave, all the time, since then hes added an additional 3-4 trainers, the result? More workout times and options (Boot camps at Mission Bay and Spinning classes for example) The grinder is certainly an example of getting what you pay for, yes, its pricier than your standard gym membership, but you will get off incredible workouts, one on one consultations, nutrition advice, body assessments, etc.. if you are serious about getting in shape, the grinder is the right place for you read more

Signed up for the free class on a whim because I am looking at gyms around my area to go to. Received a text from the awesome owner, Dave, who inquired how he could be of service. In this day and age, not only is it convenient to use texting for your business, but it added a nice personal touch- I was talking to someone who helped me figure out when to come to a class, rather than doing it through an automated system. I opted to go to the 6pm class yesterday after work. I told Dave I probably wouldn't be able to last the whole hour (I'm just getting back into the swing of working out), and he sent over some words of encouragement, and let me know that he would take care of the towel, water, and mat for the day, and that I could just focus on getting there. WHAT OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE, MY GODS. Hadn't even been there yet and I was prepared to give a 5 star review. So, 5:45pm rolls around and I'm in bed debating on napping and eating ice cream or going to the class. BECAUSE I had interacted with Dave already, I felt compelled to go because he was "expecting" me to be there. Had I not had a conversation with him and just looked at the class schedule online by myself, I would have bailed. But because there was a level of accountability, I went. And I am so glad I did, because the class was ROCKIN and exactly what I needed. Dave's stellar service was the reason I actually showed up, and the gym atmosphere and facility are why I will be returning. The class was conducted with the slider walls open (yay, fresh air!) and there was loud music and a sense of community. This gym is clearly more of a family-style environment where folks know each other's names, and the teachers and participants are encouraging. There was no judgment passed, and they are very supportive. No assholes here. The only thing lacking is that there are no showers, but I live up the road so it doesn't matter to me. It is also pretty expensive. Do yourself a favor and give this place a shot! read more

The talented staff at the Grinder Gym just recently helped me to lose 30 pounds over a 3 month training period using the Maxi Climber and I reduced my body fat percentage by 10%...all the while, I gained lean muscle mass! The results were amazing! If you're a Foodie and love to Yelp but you're finding that the good eating is catching up with you, like it did for me, give Grinder Gym's 21 day fat blast a try! You will not regret it! read more

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One of my good friends comes here since it is close to her house. I won a free month at the gym, and stopped by a few times to check it out. This workout is no joke. It's like a hybrid Insanity type class workout that utilizes your body and moving around different sets of drills. Depending on the instructor and the day of the week, it might be focused more on cardio, weights or core. I came three different times and each time was something different. And the cardio class puts the Insanity cardio class to shame. I practically stumbled to finish the exercises toward the end. Insane workouts, and the people in the class make you want to make sure you run out every single exercise. The 45-60 minute classes are well worth the results. If I lived closer to this gym than North County I would definitely stop by much, much more. read more

Quite simply, Grinder Gym and it's proprietor, Dave DePew, have changed my life. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Grinder by a friend, and bought a Groupon. I went for a class, and was hooked. I have been on a twelve week transformation, and have exceeded the goals and expectations I started with. I am a member for life. If you are looking for a place, that is at once a safe community, with members who will become like family and push you to your best, as well as a place to get workouts in the likes of which will take your fitness to another level, Grinder is the place! read more

I called them multiple times to inquire about locations, times, and pricing in San Diego. I left a message. They never picked up, they never called me back. Not cool read more

Probably the best workout you can get!! I use to go to the gym and work out for an hour and thought I did a good job... after 1 hour here you will have soaked your clothes in sweat and will need to use the handicap stall to go to the bathroom because you will need the rails to lower you down on the seat.... you will be THAT SORE! I loved it. In 3 months I lost 16lbs of fat and gained 13lbs of muscle... only 3 lbs on the scale but WOW! I sure saw the difference in how my clothes were fitting! I love this program, I have been going on an off for the past year (almost) and I love it. There are always good deals going on, you just have to catch it at the right time. Also! Body fat measuring/testing every week help keeps you motivated along with a meal plan to get the results you want! read more

I've been to a good amount of gyms, and while every gym has its brand, this one is the most versatile. Whether it's body transformation or maintaining athletic goals, this place has a variety of options and regimens. I started with the 21 day fat blast challenge, and I suggest newcomers to start out with the same program. It really shows how your mind can overcome the body, and fundamentally sets the standard of thinking when working toward a goal. No, I don't work here. I just like the culture and the knowledge I've gained from this place. In some ways, it's a school of thought in the sense that I now have more perspective on goal setting in and out of the gym. read more