Gym recommendations?

Submitted by sswampertt t3_106g25z in WorcesterMA

Moved from New Bedford to Worcester but looking for a gym that’s a little rougher. Been power lifting for a couple years now and Planet Fitness/Crunch Fitness don’t exactly have the machines or equipment I’m looking for.

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largomargo t1_j3gor05 wrote

I am close friends with owner of Impact Fitness. Andy is a stand up guy, family man, and also LOVES to help and work with folks like you. Trust me try it out

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Hrhnick t1_j3hcn83 wrote

Yup, impact has almost every machine imaginable. The leg room is awesome too.

It’s very crowded and cramped though, the one downside. Things are packed in tight. I wish it had a larger turf area as well. Makes things like lunges/sled pulls/farmer walks hard.

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ScrubbDaddy5000 t1_j3gws27 wrote

Impact fitness? The place that fucked over every student during covid? He sure LOVES to fuck people

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mydogisverychill t1_j3honq1 wrote

Impact is the only answer. It’s open 24/7 and is the vibe you are looking for.

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CoolAbdul t1_j3gr9ds wrote

Bay State Gym on Webster Street.

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ssumana t1_j3gw7dn wrote

closed a while ago

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This-Recording9461 t1_j3h5mmz wrote

Shame too, because it would have been right up their alley for a gym that was "a little rougher."

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Fishhikemtnbike t1_j3izo5r wrote

That place was the best, I lifted there for years and it had soul.

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This-Recording9461 t1_j3jqr12 wrote

No contracts either, just pay in cash. I lived too far to make it into my regular rotation, but it was an awesome hole in the wall.

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ScrubbDaddy5000 t1_j3gx2sp wrote

Empire athletics in leoninster but that's like a 25 min drive. Worcester common fitness should be opening soon, they're right in the middle of the city.

It do be kinda meh out here for serious lifters

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elemenopppppp t1_j3h3ig9 wrote

Prime fitness in Oxford is going to be your spot

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The_Mahk t1_j3h233z wrote

Hey if you’re looking for a powerlifting specific gym I can PM you the details of where I’ve been lifting. We had 6 lifters compete at nationals a few months ago, great environment, and an amazing owner/coach

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MassholeThings t1_j3hhf8w wrote

There’s one in Whitinsville next to the Dunkin’ Donuts on providence turnpike that seems like a big boy gym

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h0ryz0n t1_j3orepz wrote

Its not open yet, but evolve fitness near Kelley Square is going to open soon and they're opening a powerlifting section. I know students from worcester polytechnic that powerlift that have been offering suggestions to the gym.

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