Long Beach Weightlifting

From the moment you step into this gym you'll feel the genuine energy of this unique gym! Coach Chris and Coach Joonee have a lot of knowledge in weightlifting and overall fitness so they'll help you achieve any of your fitness goals. If you're looking to gain knowledge in Olympic Weighting, they recently took a couple people to compete at a national level and have a growing team of strong athletes! If you're looking for a great bootcamp/HIIT/basic weightlifting type of program, they offer SAVAJ fitness which has already had tremendous results with their clients.

The equipment is top quality, the hours are flexible, and best of all, the environment is surrounded by people who will motivate you which is hard to find at a basic commercial gym. I suggest dropping in to one of the SAVAJ classes if you want conditioning and get into shape. If you want to build overall strength and tone up, I suggest dropping in for a lifting session with the team! This gym is kid-friendly, and will modify any workout so the whole family can join.

If you're tired of overcrowded gyms filled with flashy people and really want to focus on yourself, I highly suggest this gym!!

This gym is the best. In nine short months, Coach Chris took me from having almost no Olympic Weightlifting experience to helping me, and several teammates, place at the USAW 2016 National University competition in our respective sessions. He cares deeply about the gym, athletes, and sport itself. Even though I'm now across the country with medical school, chris keeps daily contact with me to provide me a program that will fit my hectic schedule. He gives me almost immediate feedback on how to fix my lifts. We're working together so I can hopefully qualify for the 2017 Nationals. I would trade him for no other coach.

There's plenty of room in the gym. Space for at least 20 people to train at once. Equipment is top notch.

Chris coaches a variety of athletes with various needs. He provides remote coaching to athletes like myself. If you want to get stronger and healthier, he's got you. If you're a high school athlete who wants to boost your performance during the off-season, look no further. I love this gym and encourage you to come see why.

Not normally good with writing reviews, nor do I write reviews often. But I'll try to keep this one short and sweet. Originally came here just to improve my lifts for CrossFit. Never did I intend on competing but Coach Chris convinced me to. Now all I want to do is strive to be the best I can be as a lifter. I've competed 8 times in the last 2 years. This gym was very welcoming and we're all like family. It's the main reason why I stayed. From the moment I walked through the door the first day, I already knew that I was going to stay because of it's welcoming atmosphere. Whether you have experience or not, Chris will work with you and help you achieve your goals. I set goals for myself as a Weightlifter and I could not reach it without Coach Chris and the rest of my team for support.

From a person who started 9mons ago with no lifting experience.. and her passion for Zumba I can honestly say I feel more confident, stronger and eager get better. I love the environment, everyone is very supportive and helpful.. The coach Joonee and Chris spend as much time as they can to show the proper technique to their athletes. My 12yr son also does CrossFit and he has gotten stronger and it has helped him in track..
I highly recommend going in and trying out a class, you wouldn't regret it!

My family been going here for years. From my sister to my kids and myself. Great people who encourage you and motivate. Coach's and lifters are amazing. Coaches really focuses on technique work before lifting any heavier lifts. Workouts are great.

I crossfitted for 2.5 years and slowly switched over to weightlifting. I absolutely love it!! My form is better and i feel more confident in my lifts. Chris is an amazing coach!! He's super attentive and patient with me and other athletes at the gym. His programming helps with improving Strength, form and mobility. Chris truly cares for his athletes and always travels with them for meets around the world! You can tell he's passionate in coaching, weightlifting and seeing you progress! I am grateful to have a coach like Chris! Highly recommend!!

it's a great gym with a very tight knit community within it. everyone knows everyone else in there and it's always a great time being there. the coaches and trainers are all helpful and very personable. i would recommend it to anyone who needs to get back in the gym or needs to build better technique.

I decided to join Long Beach weightlifting last fall when I wanted to get stronger and try out a new hobby. Little did I know that I would find my new passion! The coaches and team are incredible, everyone is family and makes you feel so much support. Coaches programming is spot on and is tailored to what is best for YOU. Highly recommend anyone whose is interested in weightlifting to try out this gym...you won't regret it!

Came here to watch my weightlifting team compete! Definitely has family atmosphere and it's engraved in everything there. The staff is here is very friendly and they did put on a good weightlifting meet! Looking forward to competing here next year!!

I've been a member since this January and joined weightlifting because I wanted a change outside of a traditional gym and was interested in Olympic style lifting. Coach Chris took what little I knew about snatches and clean and jerks and helped improve my form drastically. Not only do we focus on those two lifts, but every other muscle that is involved, which is basically all of them. I am stronger and more toned than I've ever been. If ladies are afraid of getting "too bulky," it won't happen..
The environment inside the gym is great too, we have supportive members of all age ranges and skill levels. I've seen people who knew absolutely nothing about the sport improve in a matter of weeks. We also have several high school athletes who have learned weightlifting to improve their strength towards their school sport.
If you're looking to weightlift recreationally or even compete, this is the place to check out. Everyone is welcomed!