Working out has played such a big role in my mental and physical wellbeing in the past couple of years so when I moved to Seattle, finding a gym was a priority. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into TPH and immediately felt like home. After trying out different gyms on ClassPass and other crossfit gyms in the area, I finally tried out TPH trial week - best decision ever. Programming - I am not new to crossfit but when I first started crossfit, the workouts didn't make sense to me. After a while I realized that good programming matters, as well as knowledgeable staff. The programming at TPH really impressed me, and that it is communicated well to the class. Every workout primes you to move better in the next workout, a lot of focus on form, safety, efficiency rather than just gains and PRs. Community - members and coaches are really friendly and supportive. Great mix of experience levels. There are some community activities that I have not had the opportunity to partake in, but maybe in the future. Space & equipment - Any and all equipment you need, and they are well maintained. There is a separate space in the back for personal training, and individualized training. Normal class size is about 8-12, sometimes we have to share a rack no more than 2 per rack - and the workouts are well thought out so it's never an issue with equipment or space. Bonus: Parking lot! (but don't park immediately in front of the Subway storefront because the Subway folks get mad). read more

This was our first gym when we moved to WA a year and a half ago. I love how welcoming the coaches was and still is to this day! They will ALWAYS greet you with a smile on their face. They make various activities to keep the community included. Such as the seasonal Friday Lifting Nights or Friday Night Light Hero Wods. The gym has made such a great job with taking precautions due to COVID. So no need to worry when you're here! Not only they provide group classes, you have the option of Personal Training, Nutrition Program and/or Individual Design Program. So, no need to adjust to only one thing! If you had certain goals and need that extra help, I HIGHLY recommend getting a coach to help YOU. If your in the Ballard area and need a great workout, I recommend having this place in mind. read more

TLDR: Female-led, amazing coaches, intelligent and safe programming, wonderful community vibes, generous trial plans. 5/5, would recommend to anyone, regardless of skill/fitness level and or familiarity with Crossfit. Full review: I have been a member at TPH for over a year now (joined Jan 2021,) and I still frequently get emotional regarding what an impact this gym and its coaches have had on my well-being. I cannot say enough or too many good things about Twenty Pound Hammer. I have a history of various eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and exercise addiction, so I was weary of starting Crossfit, given its generic reputation for being anywhere from culty and overly intense to downright unsafe. TPH IS NONE OF THOSE THINGS. Twenty Pound Hammer has allowed me to feel strong and excited about getting stronger. I come from a 20 year plus background in dance and have a group fitness certification myself, so my standards and expectations for coaches/instructors is high. The coaches at TPH exceed them *daily.* They are so so smart, so safe, so kind, and so in tune with the people in the room at any given time. They always lead the group through a thorough and intelligently relevant warm up, welcome questions, offer lots of scaling options, share helpful tips and tricks, and in general are just amazing. I firmly believe this is the best Crossfit gym in Seattle. Give the gym a try for a week or a month; they have trial plans to see if TPH is a good fit for you! (This ad was not paid or sponsored...I just love them this much.) read more

Polaris Strength & Conditioning - selfie taken after my first Crossfit Open workout, which I was only able to pull off due to the amazing coaches at TPH. - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been working out with the crew at Twenty Pound Hammer off and on for as long as they've been open and my fitness journey always ends up back here. They really do have a special thing going. The training, the space, and the community are all amazing. I attended group classes for years until I wanted to start specializing my training to fit my individual goals and transitioned to their individualized offering. I would recommend that anyone, whether they're new to fitness and training in general, or a seasoned fire breather come and spend a few sessions in the gym. You won't be disappointed. read more

This gym is the best thing my physical and mental health has ever found. No other gym compares.

Member since 2020. When I first reached out to CrossFit Twenty Pound Hammer the entire team made me feel immediately at home and catered my fitness journey to my ability. Since I joined my strength and range of motion have increased immensely while I haven't hurt myself trying to live up to a certain stereotype standard that I believed about CrossFit before joining. The entire gym is respectful of each other's abilities and makes me feel welcome and supported and I consider it a safe space and the members as friends. Almost 3 years and running and I still look forward to attending the workouts and seeing the team. read more

Member since 2016. I left my previous box because I was interested in individualized programming to build STRENGTH and SKILL. Over 6 years, I've added 10 pounds of muscle, reduced my body fat, and have overcome a couple of injuries by getting stronger and learning to move better. Monica writes my program, which has included various combinations of body building, power lifting, and single-leg/arm and structural work - generally with lots of reps and tempo. She nimbly adjusts my program to augment my other physical activities and to address identified gaps. I arrived at Twenty Pound a skinny 50 y/o runner, wondering if it was too late to get jacked. IT WASN'T. With Monica's help, I've been able to build shoulders, lats, glutes, core stability ... all of which has radically improved my gymnastics skills, my Oly lifting, and my life outside the gym. read more

Twenty Pound Hammer is an excellent gym. The programming here is the most intelligent I have ever seen(I have visited 20+ gyms in at least five states, and most of them on this side of Seattle). Warm ups are perfectly targeted to the movements and efficient. They also take a very strategic big picture to build strength and endurance over the course of months for certain lifts which you see in performance numbers. The workouts are very challenging, but always made approachable by their knowledgeable coaching staff. The member are welcoming and encouraging. I recommend this gym for the competitive athlete and the person who is ready to bring fitness back into their life! read more

Monica does an awesome job welcoming people who are new but also mentoring folks that have been doing CrossFit for years. I highly recommend this gym for folks that are looking to challenge themselves but also want to give CrossFit a try. read more

So good! 20 pound hammer has really friendly and encouraging coaches. The workouts are well designed and just the right amount of challenging. A great place to learn or to advance your fitness goals. read more

I've been going to Crossfit Twenty Pound Hammer for about 6 months now and I really enjoy it. I previously tried a trial membership at another Ballard CrossFit gym, as well as drop in classes in the area, and found the workouts and community at the Hammer to be the most welcoming to someone new to CrossFit. The workouts are also structured so that now after learning more and growing stronger over the last 6 months, I'm still challenged each day. The coaches, Monica, Steve, Mike, and Beth, are all great and really invest in making the gym successful and the community stronger. If I'm doing a movement incorrectly, the coaches are going to tell me and give me proper instruction. I highly recommend Twenty Pound Hammer to anyone who is new, and also to those who are familiar with CrossFit. read more

Best Crossfit in Seattle! I love working out here. Great workouts, great coaches, great community. What more can one ask for. I love the personal attention and the great results that it has caused. C read more

Place must be doing well. Did not even respond to an email regarding a new membership. Found a CrossFit gym that responded to me within 24 hours not too far away. read more

Love this place! The coaches are knowledgeable and the people are friendly. Great place to workout and meet new people.

Steve, Monica & the community is AWESOME! Their commitment to providing a safe, knowledgeable and funny environment makes the pain (love) of Crossfit a place you crave to go back to. They also use an app called Wodify, and it adds another level to the community. read more