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Fishtown, Philadelphia

Strength you
can stand on.

Small-group strength training and conditioning, coached — not just supervised. No mirrors, no machines lines, no guessing what to do.

LOAD → PROGRESS
Every session, tracked
8
Max Per Group
6
Coaches on Staff
2019
Founded
No
Contracts Required
About

Coached, not crowded.

Groundwork Strength Club started in 2019 with one idea: most gyms are built for machines, not for people. We built ours around small groups and real coaching instead.

Every session caps at eight people, so our coaches can actually watch your form, adjust your program, and know your name. No wandering between machines wondering what's next — just a plan, a coach, and the work.

Whether you're chasing your first pull-up or training for a meet, the program bends to you. We track load, reps, and progress every session, so you can see the work adding up.

Programs

Pick your lane, or let us build it.

Every membership includes programming, coaching, and progress tracking — no add-on fees for the things that actually matter.

01

Strength Foundations

Squat, press, hinge, pull — built for lifters who want to learn the fundamentals with real coaching cues.

3x / week · Small group
02

Conditioning Club

Interval-based conditioning sessions built around work capacity, not just burning time on a cardio machine.

4x / week · Small group
03

Competitive Barbell

Programming for lifters training toward a meet — periodized strength cycles with 1-on-1 check-ins.

5x / week · Coached
04

1-on-1 Coaching

Fully individualized programming and private sessions for lifters who want dedicated attention.

By appointment
05

Open Gym Access

Self-directed training time using your existing program, with a coach on the floor if you need one.

Unlimited w/ membership
06

Nutrition Check-ins

Monthly coaching calls to keep your eating aligned with your training goals — no meal plans, just accountability.

Add-on, $[price]/mo
How It Works

From first trial to first PR.

STEP 1

Book a trial

One free session, no pressure — see if the coaching style and group fit you.

STEP 2

Get assessed

A coach checks your movement and goals to build your starting program.

STEP 3

Train the plan

Show up, follow the program, and let the coach handle the guesswork.

STEP 4

Track the progress

Monthly check-ins show the numbers moving — strength, conditioning, or both.

From Members

"First gym where a coach actually corrected my deadlift instead of just nodding from across the room."

— Member, 14 months at Groundwork
Contact

Come try a session.

First session's free — no card required, no obligation after.

Phone / Text
Address
1200 Foundry Row, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Hours
Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM