I heard great things about SoCal Powerlifting and I heard they opened back up mid-May, so I reached out to obtain more information. Alex reached out to me the same day and set up an appointment to do a tour of the facility. It was definitely something I was interested to join. So I just started my training with Coach Kimmy and it's been so great! She's very knowledgeable and very supportive. As for the facility, I really enjoy the environment and equipment this gym has to offer. Everyone is super nice and respectful. Also, everyone cleans up after their done with their equipment. I can't wait to go back to training with Kimmy once I recovered from my injury I got outside of the gym. read more

Great jim overall! Equipment is top tier and overall vibe is unmatched. Extremely friendly people that will help u out anytime u ask. Extremely clean too! Been to many jims and this one is by far the best! So worth read more

From the initial call to meeting Coach Kimmy. I was impressed with the knowledge and passion for their athletes. Walking into the gym it was great to see the Gym's focus on cleanliness, equipment maintenance and the general atmosphere was welcoming. read more

Solid gym with really great equipment. People here are pretty friendly and love the atmosphere of being around really strong people.

Coming from 24 hour fitness the atmosphere here isn't even comparable. Once you step in you could tell your welcomed here. Working with coach Alex was fun and engaging he showed me different ways to do excursions to increase my strength. Signed up for a membership because I was so satisfied. read more

This is my first powerlifting gym experience ever since I got into powerlifting. The atmosphere is so great and it's a very tight knit community. I go in and it's very motivating seeing everyone putting in work and seeing the community that's been built. read more

I was looking for a low key gym with motivating coaches and SoCal Powerlifting has provided just that. Like others have stated their response time to emails, texts or phone calls are very fast. I like that you must go thru an initial few sessions to ensure that you are on the right path and that this gym is a good fit for you AND them. My coach Shelby has been amazing and patient with tweaking my lifts just so, let alone the motivation she provides. I've already made some great progress in just 3 weeks with her. read more

Amazing gym in SoCal. Easy accessibility for a daily pass with a variety of equipment for every exercise. Staff was very helpful. Definitely returning next time I'm in town. read more

Lots of like minded individuals here. A way different kind of pace. Very grounded and focused energy but also motivating and warm. Being here helps you grow in every way, body, mind and spirit. It is very hard to come across something as special as this gym. Initially you would think joining something like this would be intimidating. You will soon come to find out it was all worthwhile. They are always updating us on new and cool things. The owner and his staff truly care about everyone. read more

I am a beginner at powerlifting. So my review is aimed at newbies. I've lifted before, with functional fitness classes, but nowhere on this level with this amount of feedback. I did three assessment sessions before I joined because well, that's all I could afford but I think I really just needed one session per lift. Each session, Coach ( Alyssa) gave me feedback on what to work on. I know others have said that there isn't coaching but I disagree. Alyssa reviews all my lifts and gives me personalized feedback. I will only meet with her once a month and honestly, that works for me. I'm busy and I don't want to have to figure out a time to meet every time I work out. I can walk in at midnight if I want, lift, upload and wait for comments. The gym is equipped with tripods to record each lift( even your accessory exercises if you wish) to get the perfect angle. I'm sure people will even record for you while they take a break from their sets. I'm on week 3 of my first block and while the exercises and their order haven't changed yet, there is difference in intensity or volume. The key to powerlifting it seems to me is repetition and consistency. If this seems boring or that your coach might not be doing enough... the sport itself might not be for you. Maybe CrossFit or F45? I have def got scared of the weight or something might not look right and I stop. I give her the feedback and she gets back to me with encouragement and what to do if it happens again. Above all, I'm encouraged to listen to my body and what it is capable of day to day, which can change due to fatigue,stress, cycle, sleep, diet etc. People around even though I was ( and still am kind of intimidated to be surrounded by so many athletes) are really nice. People have racked my SSB for me, taught me how to use the deadlift jack, complimented/corrected, my form, said hi, let me pet their dog. I wear a mask(I wish more people do) but no one gives me shit for wearing one and that's what matters to me. The gym is nice and open and when packed the garage doors open for good air flow. The only thing I do wish for is probably a little more space for warmups/cooldown but that's me nitpicking. The place just works. Any newbies that join, seek me out maybe we can make an newbies of SCPL and have our own little mini community! read more

I signed up at SoCal Powerlifting in October and it has quickly become home. I've been to plenty of gyms, but SoCal Powerlifting has created a great community for powerlifters to make friends a foster healthy competition. It is a must try gym to train at if you live in the area or are visiting. read more

If you want results, this is the place. I've trained at commercial gyms before and I'll say this -- you may find bigger, shinier, fancier places out there, but you will not find the knowledge, expertise and experience elsewhere. I love the energy and environment that SoCal brings every time I train here. read more

Great gym! I've been lifting on my own at a commercial gym for awhile and already in the first session realize I should have joined a powerlifting gym from the start. Getting a great coach from the beginning would have made me progress so much further and kept me from getting unnecessarily injured. Over the years I've gotten away from the powerlifts due to reoccurring injuries, but within the first set of each lift my coach Alex B corrected my form and by the end of each assessment session my lifts all felt better stronger and without any of the nagging issues coming up. I definitely recommend this gym to anyone wanting great coaching and great gym environment. read more

I was introduced to SoCal Powerlifting at the end of 2018, when they were still at their old location. I've been training here for a solid year, and miss it every time I have to train at 24HR fitness due to traveling for work. They've got everything you'd need for powerlifting: variety of bars, calibrated plates, accessory machines, dumbbells, cables, etc. The coaches here are wonderful to work with and very knowledgeable and experienced. I came in with a fairly bad hip strain, so squatting or deadlifting was out of the game plan for a while. They were able to accommodate and assist me in the rehab process, while still reevaluating my progress every week to see if upping the intensity was possible for deadlifts/squats. Fast forward to December, after 12 months of training with Zack and learning from a lot of folks at SoCal Powerlifting, I was able to compete in my first meet and hit some PRs. Now I'm training with Alex, who's been great at assessing my progress and programming a routine that's pushing me well. I may have spaghetti arms and legs and sometimes can't get out of bed because my CNS is like chicken I eat at Popeyes, but the progress I am seeing is well worth it. Overall, it's been a wonderful experience seeing the gym and the community get to where it's at now. If you're serious about powerlifting, this is definitely the place to check out. read more

Two Words: Powerlifting Paradise :))). There are three deadlift platforms, 2 deadlift bars and plenty of stiff power bars available as well. The gym has safety squat bars and a wide range of specialty barbells. This gym has everything you need to succeed. Service was also great, I was greeted by one of the co-owners of the establishment and she provided me a tour of the gym.The front of the gym is primarily a Powerlifting area with 5 squat racks, a competition squat/bench rack, 3 deadlift platforms, and most importantly the gym has kilo plates from Rogue. Literally the plates still had the new stickers on them. The barbells and equipment were in phenomenal shape. The back part of the gym is in the back warehouse area that is wide open for CrossFit and Olympic lifting. Plenty of rubber bumper plates, medicine balls, kettlebells and dumbbells. This gym is well equipped for Olympic lifters as well. The gym is clean and you can tell they keep the gym in great shape. They have a fridge with Bang energy drinks, water and other energy drinks to get that blood flowing. I had a phenomenal deadlift sessions and using the kilo plates felt amazing. Every Powerlifter in the area should give this spot a try you definitely won't regret it! The parking is in a business lot and the location of the gym is all the way in the back so keep driving till you see the door "SoCal Barbell." The owner stated that they revamped it to be more Powerlifting driven by adding all new equipment in September of 2017. This hidden gem of a Powerlifting gym means business. For $20 you can have a day pass and let me tell you it's worth every penny! Thanks for the great hospitality and I will definitely be back to lift here again to get my hands on those fresh Rogue Kilo plates. The members there were also very helpful and engaging. I was wearing an opposing gym's tank top and they still treated me with respect. Everyone was super chill to lift with. Definitely a good spot to lift and like I said if you are a Powerlifter you must try this gym out! read more

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I'm getting nutrition coaching by one of the coaches here and my experience has been great so far! I like having somebody there to provide guidance on nutrition that will help me reach my powerlifting goals, especially when I know little to nothing about tracking macros and meal timing. read more

I was referred to this gym and within a matter of days, I was signed up with an awesome coach and able to start my own personal workout program the same week I was referred! The owner and manager were very welcoming and answered all my questions and explained everything thoroughly. Highly recommend!!! read more

Amazing facility for starters, extremely outgoing and kind people. Everyone in there will push you to ur limits and help you grow even if they don't know you. I have been there twice and definitely planning on going back. The atmosphere just makes you want to push yourself and crush goals. Despite the fact everyone is big and extremely strong, everyone is very friendly and outgoing. Not to mention thanks to zack I went from being an over weight kid in high school and not knowing how to lift properly to losing over 40lb and putting up big numbers. If you are in town this definitely the place you want to be at read more

I've only been training at SoCal Powerlifting for a month now, but I've enjoyed every session! As a powerlifting newbie, I was quite intimidated with the thought of training beside all the experienced (and super strong!) members, however, Alex was very helpful and assured me that I would enjoy it, and he was right! He helped walk me through the different programs they offer, and gave me a tour of the gym as well. I signed up for the membership the same day, and have been a regular since. If you're looking for a new place to train, give SoCal Powerlifting a shot, it has all the equipment you could need (and more), and everyone is very helpful and friendly! read more

If you like powerlifting you will love this gym. The coaching they offer is amazing. Alex B is my coach and he's incredibly good at communicating just right way so I can understand what to do to follow a cue. The system they have to coordinate programming is awesome. Everybody in the gym is friendly and always willing to give you a spot. It's a place where people are their because they love and enjoy it so you can count on it having a great atmosphere. Couldn't recommend it more! read more

I've been to quiet a handful of gyms both in the US and overseas, wether prepping for men's physique/bodybuilding or for strength and conditioning during the times i competed at swimming , socal powerlifting happens to be my favorite, wether due to the very courteous owner/crew or the spirit this spot has, i definitely love training here, and considering getting coached for a powerlifting competition after my next bodybuilding show read more

Committed today. Nervous at first since my experience is well under 3 months (consistently at least), but Tim was very welcoming and helpful. Everything was pretty straight forward and equipment/environment is beyond great quality! Recommendation from a friend was definitely worth it! read more

If you are trying to get strong this is the place to train. They got everything you need for strength training and all the equipment seems to be really nicely taken care of. Everyone here is trying to get their workouts in and leave no more people hanging out on racks and making you stand around like you look lost and the people I bumped into seem to all be real nice and humble even though they lift superhuman like weights. As of now this is in my opinion the best gym to train at. read more

The facility is clean and well-equipped, the coaches super knowledgeable on form and programming (shout out to Shelby), and members friendly and welcoming. I can't wait to get strong AF here. Other perks: 24 access, plenty of parking, central to Irvine and Costa Mesa, and strong community vibe read more

I can't say enough good things about SoCal Powerlifting. The facility, the coaches, the people and the program are all amazing!!! The coaches are very knowledgeable and passionate about what they do and the people the help. I say help because the bring so experience and lessons to the table. I've been competing in Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu for almost 20 years and this is my missing piece. I've never been one to enjoy lifting or really seek it out. But after coming here and getting to work through the program I look forward to getting in the gym. At the end of the day you can go to another "big named" gym, but you will never get the community, coaching and most important RESULTS like you will at SoCal Powerlifting read more

has a great community of powerlifters to work with as well as well-maintained equipment ranging from calibrated plates, a wide variety of barbells, platforms and more. def would recommend as a powerlifting gym! read more

I always found weightlifting to be intimidating. I was the type of girl who avoided the weights unless I was using a weight for lunges. I was definitely stepping outside my comfort zone when I signed up for SoCal Powerlifting. I signed up with my sister so that we would hold each other accountable. We signed up for the coaching program because we had no clue what we were doing. It is safe to say, We Are Hooked! This gym has an amazing staff and a great facility. Other members are friendly and will help you if you need it. Everyone is very respectful and I felt comfortable being there in no time. It is now the highlight of my day! This gym is my happy place! After a long day at work dealing with frustrating people, all your outside stresses and worries disappear as you focus on your lift. Since I am on the coaching program, I don't even need to focus or worry on what type of workout I should do... Coach Shelby programs it for me! My only regret is that I did not sign up sooner. read more

So far, my experience with online coaching has been great. I'm only a month into working with my coach and I feel like I've already made great advancements on my technique. Feedback is really detailed and my coach always responds within 24 hours with any questions I have. Super helpful and great learning experience so far! read more

I am a current athlete of Zack Bartell and a team member of SoCal Powerlifting. Whatever your schedule and your fitness and strength goals, he will channel them and execute, tailored to you. He and his team of coaches provide you one on one attention because at this gym, the leaders care. They care about you and want to do everything in their power to see your goals through. Not only do you have Class A coaches, but you have the best, competitive equipment to train on. Additionally, the community is unparalleled. This is a supportive, welcoming group of people. I highly recommend SoCal for all your needs. You won't be disappointed and if you're aiming to join the competitive world, you've chosen right. read more

I just started training here a month ago. My trainer, Jaden, has been very helpful, patient, and overall an amazing trainer. I thought I would be intimidated training in a powerlifting gym, as this is all new to me, but I was wrong. Everyone is chill here and it's very welcoming. Highly recommended! read more

Highly recommend training here! Plenty of powerlifting equipment and accessory machines. Also everyone is really friendly and my experience with the coaching program has been great so far :) read more

I joined SoCal Powerlifting because my friend who works out a lot referred me to them. The staff was friendly and attentive towards my goals and expectations. I previously thought that this gym would be like any other gym, but I was surprise by the amount of effort my coach (Mike) put towards commenting on my workout, telling me what I was doing right and what I need to improve on. It is great to join a gym where the coaches care about your progress, would give encouragement, and hold you accountable. read more

This gym is incredible. I went in purely based off the high reviews and I've had zero regrets after 3 months. My man Sebastian has helped my lifts immensely -- way more than help from YouTube, Reddit, and random chats with random folks at other gyms. This place is the best. read more

Love This Place! Great for beginners and monster powerlifters. I would definitely call myself a wannabe powerlifter or at least a newbe and the team out SoCal Powerlifting has been great to learn from. It all started with a great Saturday training seminar where Zack(owner) passionately explained each of the lifts and then had each of his coaches work with groups of individuals to show us the proper technique and the importance of safety for each lift. Now i'm in the gym 3 to 4 times a week learning and growing stronger everyday. Seeing the same people all the time and the fun they're having really makes going to gym easy and makes me want to be part of this growing community. read more

I have been here for about a month and I actually love it! There are plenty of squat/bench racks so you don't have to wait. I have been working with Alyssa and from what I've experienced so far she knows what she's doing and knows what I need in accordance with my goals. Not only that but this is a type of environment where we can record ourselves and our workouts without judgement in comparison to other gyms. Overall, I feel comfortable working out here and my coach is a freakin' beast ! read more

Worked with Sebatian for form review and decided to join for coaching services. Awesome gym.

Love it here!! Always getting a good workout here. Great environment to lift at and always plenty of equipment to use.

This is where it's at. You want the real deal packaged with good times and a lot of laughs. I'm just beginning and the staff have been so friendly. At the same time I'm impressed by how high performance many of their athletes are. Just call and see how they can help you. It has far exceeded my expectations and I'd give them 10 stars if I could. read more

Ive only been with my trainer for 3 weeks but Im already seeing results versus what I was doing by myself. I an doing 6 months instead of 3 and I am glad I did that cause i definitely would've signed back up! Also, cant wait to see how far miss Jenna pushes me! read more

AWSOME GYM!! Great vibe, awesome equipment, and love the freedom of having it available at any hour throughout the entire year. People here are motivated and serious about working out. You don't feel like you're walking into a sorority or frat house like other box gyms. Highly recommend!! If thinking about joining don't wait-you will not regret it! read more