I stop going to gym since Covid started and the gym that I went closed after that. I was looking for 24hours gym in my neighborhood and I found this place. They have pretty much most equipment I want and the one they don't have I just have to find the way to get a replacement exercise by using the equipment they have which is I have no problem about it. Mostly this gym focusing extremely heavy lifting weight that regular gym doesn't have, and I like it. Everyone seems to be very friendly, and I feel free to do my exercises. read more

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This is the best gym in NYC! My husband and I found this gym because we lived nearby and were interested in power lifting. At first I thought the atmosphere would be intimidating for a beginner like me, but nothing could be further from the truth. This gym has a true community. Everyone is welcoming and encouraging, regardless of your level of experience. As a woman, I was particularly encouraged to see how many other women train at SNS since gyms like this are often very male-dominated spaces. The athletes who train here are true inspirations! The real highlight of this gym is Coach Joe, who also owns and manages the gym as well as providing personal training services. My husband and I both work with him for personal training and customized programming. Joe primarily coaches competitive athletes, but is equally as adept at coaching "gen pop" beginners like us. He has incredibly high level and nuanced understanding of lifting technique, but is able to break it down and explain it in simple and understandable terms, even if you are brand new to the barbell. He is kind, encouraging, approachable, and fun to work with. He meets the lifter where they are and can easily identify what to prioritize so the lifter makes rapid progress but does not become overwhelmed. It is not an exaggeration to say that finding SNS and working with Joe changed my life for the better. I cannot recommend Joe's coaching and this gym enough! read more

This place is awesome. I was in NYC for a quick visit and needed a place to train. I found S&S and setting up an appointment as a drop in on line was super easy on their website. They have plenty of space to squat/DL/bench and press and great equipment. This will be my go to spot next time in back. read more

Disclaimer: My review will be from a weightlifter's perspective, despite S&S being primarily a powerlifting gym. Out of all the strength gyms in the city, S&S has to be one of the better ones I've trained at so far, especially considering it's 24/7. The staff (Jordan and Joe) are super friendly and accommodating. The equipment is a mix of Rogue (men's bars, training plates, jerk blocks) and Eleiko (women's bar and training plates). The four platforms, while solid, are DIY to accommodate for noise reduction. Just be careful when you drop as sometimes the bar can take a weird jump. The folks who train at S&S are mainly powerlifters and tend to stay away from the weightlifting platforms. There's a only handful of weightlifters who train at S&S, so the chance of having to share a platform is slim to none. read more

Came all the way from Philly to workout with some friends at this gym. I've been to a couple of powerlifting gyms such as Dan Campos, SuperTraining, Chiseled Health and Fitness, Liftaholics Fitness, VIP but Squats and Science definitely is one of the nicer ones. When you enter the building, walk down the stairs and another set of stairs to actually get to the gym because there's two sides of the gym: crossfit and weightlifting/powerlifting. We came in and were greeted by the owner Jordan who gave us a bit of background on Squats and Science as well as why they opened up the gym. S&S Barbell has only been open for like a week so everything is new and clean. It's pretty small so if it gets crowded I can see it getting real hot real quick, but they had fans that helped with the heat. They're still trying to add to the little space they have, but for now what they have suffices for any powerlifter. There are 8 racks, 2 ER racks, over 1000lbs in calibrated plates, bumper plates and normal plates, many Ohio power bars, and also 2 platforms with carpet which is rare to find at many powerlifting gyms and it's nice to actually have a place where you can deadlift without slipping. Unfortunately they don't have some things I would've liked in a gym such as some type of cardio machine. Also I tried doing deficit deadlifts but couldn't because there weren't extra mats for me to stand on. It would be really difficult to do conjugate method at this gym if that's the program you're on. The gym is open 24/7 so if you have a weird schedule and can't train at commercial gyms that closes around 10PM or opens at 4AM this is the place to train at. It's very rare to find gyms open 24/7. I believe you get your own key card of some sort to get you in and you could have the gym to yourself if you did train during the wee hours. Other than that, I loved the atmosphere. The people that I trained with were awesome and Jordan was super accommodating. They do hold powerlifting classes so if you're in the area and want to learn a little bit of this and that, I suggest coming in to try out the gym and sign up for a PL class! Jordan has had multiple titles and knows plenty about the sport so he's your man. The day pass is $20 a day, which can be steep for some, but this is a great facility with awesome equipment. If there are only certain days you can make it to the gym such as the weekend, Jordan will also work with you on pricing for that. Follow their IG @squatsandscience for any other news/updates! read more

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S&S is the best gym in New York. Staff (Jordan) is both friendly and knowledgeable--I highly recommend his coaching seminars. Equipment is awesome. Members are supportive and social. And 24 hour access just can't be beat...all for an extremely competitive monthly rate. Walk--don't run--to S&S (running will kill your gains). You won't find a comparable experience elsewhere. read more

Great place to work out. Exactly what you look for, and a really responsive staff. Would recommend to traveling powerlifters who only need powerlifting equipment. read more

This gym is everything I had hoped it would be. I've been looking forward to its opening for a while. The equipment is top notch and the 24/7 open time is perfect for my hectic schedule. There two coaches are also incredibly knowledgable in regards to oly lifting and power lifting. I'm gonna get so strong training here, I have no doubt! read more

Quit after 2 weeks due to air quality. The gym is in the basement and there is no ventilation. No i am not talking about air conditioning - i am talking about ventilation of any kind. I kept searching for any source of air and asking the owners about it but all i could find was a few small gaps in the wall through which presumably a draft could bring some air in. the S&S solution is to run a dehumidifier to keep the gym from turning into a steam room and it works to the extent that with your shirt off and the ceiling fans on you can train without overheating in hot weather. the problem is dehumidifier does nothing to remove the DUST from the air. there is chalk everywhere and the ceiling fans are quite powerful and the second you turn them on ( and you have to or you will melt ) all that chalk goes into the air ... i noticed another guy coughing so i know it's not just me who felt irritated by the dust. another downside is that there are no showers or lockers. there is only a bathroom. the lack of showers doesn't really go that well with the lack of air conditioning. the gym doesn't smell ( surprisingly ) but driving back sweaty doesn't feel very good, of course i guess most people in the area do not drive. aside from that the gym is great. good bars, bumpers and collars. you can play your own music over the SONOS sound system from your phone via wifi. i had a good time lifting but after 2 weeks i decided that clean air was non-negotiable for me. the other annoyances such as heat and lack of showers was something i was willing to accept, but not breathing dusty basement air while i train. when i went back to my previous gym i missed the good bars of S&S, i missed playing my own music, i missed working out shirtless ... but the air was so clean by comparison it felt like i went to heaven. this will come down to your priorities. what is more important to you - the barbells or the air ? i hope some day S&S team will move to a different facility - one that's not in a basement. then it will be a 4 star from me and if they can manage some showers a 5 star. as it is though, i give it 3 stars. a side note: while the bars are good and the gym even has Eleiko plates the only Eleiko bar was locked. i have been to a gym in Long Island where ALL bars were Eleiko. in fact i have an Eleiko bar in my home gym. for 100 bucks a month in a gym that barely has anything EXCEPT bars to train with i was a bit disappointed seeing the lock on that Eleiko bar, but i'm into weightlifting and most people at S&S are into powerlifting so it would not matter to them ... although they certainly have weightlifters there as well. read more

Went to S&S Barbell on my vacation. Good solid gym with a nice, friendly and inclusive atmosphere. The owner was really friendly and helpful with explaining the set up of the gym. Also really nice to get half the price on my workout, thanks to the coupon on Yelp when you check in. read more

Came here with my friends to check it out and we had such a great workout! Freshhhhsssss kg plates with carpet platforms and ER racks so you feel right at competition. And choose whatever music you want to listen to. Great place that's 24 hours too! read more

If you want to train for powerlifting or weightlifting and you want to be around some strong people who know what they're doing, join S&S Barbell. For reference, many of the members compete in the USAPL Nationals and other comparable competitions, which is an inspiration for me. Folks there are a friendly bunch - I enjoy striking up conversations with the other members during my training sessions. The staff are great - I've interacted with Jordan, Jacob and Shane, who are all nice people and are talented powerlifters themselves. read more

This was my first time coming to a Powerlifting oriented gym and it did not dissapoint. There were so many squat stations, the equipment was all brand new and the staff was very hospitable. Definitely recommend checking this gym out. read more

Top notch equipment for strength training and even better people who run the business. Who better to have own a gym than someone who competes. Jordan and the rest of Squats and Science hit the nail on the head with this one. read more

I think it's safe to say this is one of a kind - especially in NYC/BK! 24 hour powerlifting/strength gym, awesome equipment, great price... just doesn't exist in NYC. read more

Great facility; it's awesome to see a dedicated gym to powerlifting and olympic lifting and this place has great equipment and Jordan was super chill. Would highly recommend to anyone serious about their barbell training. Also, awesome environment and they sell pop-tarts and gatorade- what more could you ask for? read more

I LOVE SQUATS AND SCIENCE BARBELL! Let me start with the staff. They are awesome! I had a last minute drop in at 7 pm and came in 2 HOURS late. The owner jordan accommodated me and let me come in the gym anyways. Mind you drop ins on friday nights end at 430pm! Awesome experience here so far! 5stars! read more