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May 2024 by Euan Meston
Brilliant gym, able to accommodate both weightlifters and powerlifters. Maybe even the off cardio-dodging crossfitter!Everyone is super friendly and the equipment is all well maintained.
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March 2024 by Sadie Ricci
Excellent gym! Duy is a fabulous, encouraging, and experienced coach. I really enjoyed learning from him. Newcomers do not be scared, this is a great environment to learn and to get stronger!
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February 2024 by Anahi Coleman
Great, welcoming atmosphere. Dropped in and was immediately welcomed and felt like home.
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January 2024 by Jason Keough
A very welcoming gym environment that has excellent coaching and atmosphere.
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November 2023 by Alexis Horn
Loved my drop in! I even signed up for the wrong class and I was still able to join no problem. Duy was great communicating and I took some new coaching tips to take home with me. Excited to visit another time.
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November 2023 by Raj Mukherji
Max's Gym in Oakland, CA is the best gym I have been to. Staff are very knowledgeable. You have access to world champion powerlifters and coaches who have had students who are national level champions in Olympic weightlifting. This is the gym for serious weightlifters.Prithviraj Mukherji (age 77, ranked #1 in 2021 for 73 kg weight class)
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November 2023 by Elizabeth Wayne
Max's Gym is an incredible place for anyone who is interested in weightlifting or powerlifting, or just general strength training. The coaches and equipment are truly world-class, and the camaraderie of the team/group training sessions makes for a really nice environment to train. I've been getting coached by Max and Jo Ann for over 12 years now, and they've coached me through several weightlifting and powerlifting meets for this reason. The whole coaching staff is great for both beginners and highly advanced lifters. Now they have a fantastic new gym location with drop-in hours added outside of class or team training!
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July 2023 by Tom Riddle
Max knows what hes talking about. But then allows men to compete against women, is an advocate for drug use. He also is apart of the Woke movement to discriminate against straight white men.
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June 2023 by Google user
Was invited to lift here by one of Jo Ann Aita's athletes. It was an incredibly warm, supportive and welcoming environment. The knowledge, skill, and expertise of the Aita's is unquestionable, but what makes the experience here at the gym so amazing, is the kind-hearted, down to earth environment they foster here \\u003c3
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June 2023 by Angelica Rosales
Was invited to lift here by one of Jo Ann Aita's athletes. It was an incredibly warm, supportive and welcoming environment. The knowledge, skill, and expertise of the Aita's is unquestionable, but what makes the experience here at the gym so amazing, is the kind-hearted, down to earth environment they foster here <3
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March 2023 by Elizabeth W.
I've been training with Max's Gym since it opened! Max, Jo, Josh and all the coaches are extremely knowledgeable about weightlifting and powerlifting, as well as injury prevention and rehabilitation. I enthusiastically recommend coming over here to lift!
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March 2023 by Dae Ng
I started off with remote coaching with Jo during the pandemic. Eventually I was able to make it to the Women's Strong School sessions at Max's Gym. From WSS to Team Training, I've always had nothing but positive experiences there. The coaches are all knowledgeable & have so much experience. Teammates are top notch & the environment is empowering. Highly recommend visiting Max's if you haven't done so! Great for weightlifters, powerlifters, and hobbyists & everyone in between (:
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March 2023 by Ariana Canalez
I’ve been a member at Max’s gym for almost 2 years. The coaching and the community is extremely helpful and supportive. I have been really pleased with the improvement to my technique and my numbers. Also happy to say I’ve made some amazing friends here, and I always look forward to coming to workout!
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March 2023 by Brian T.
Though the gym is on the smaller size (6 platforms, 2 benches, and numerous squat racks), they really make it up with their stellar coaches who are incredibly knowledgeable about the sports of powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting.I joined their weightlifting technique class two months ago wanting to refine my snatches and my clean + jerks (which I previously learned from CrossFit). And in just a short time, I’m already seeing MAJOR improvements in my techniques - I feel more stabile and mobile. And this is thanks to all Max’s coaches who watch your lifts and fine tune your movements.
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March 2023 by JP Pepito
Great community! Olympic level coaching! Awesome place for beginners and advanced level athletes to up their game.
