Welcome to San Diego's Strongest Gym

Our Team

Built on Standards. Led with Intent.

Grinder Gym is not a franchise model.
It’s not a rotating door of trainers.

Our team is built differently.

Every coach inside this facility operates under one standard:

Professionalism. Competence. Accountability.

This is a performance-based environment — and the people who coach here reflect that.


Leadership

Dave DePew

Founder – Grinder Gym

Grinder Gym was built from the concrete up.

Dave has coached thousands of individuals through strength, performance, and body transformation systems long before those systems became industry trends. As an athlete, event director, and performance strategist, he has worked across strongman, powerlifting, competitive strength sports, and high-level transformation programs.

His role inside Grinder Gym is leadership and direction:

• Culture protection
• Coaching oversight
• Executive-level programming
• Performance system development
• Strength sport event leadership

Executive Coaching under Dave is limited and application-based.

Apply for Executive Coaching


The Coaching Model

Grinder Gym operates under a professional coaching authorization model.

Our coaches are independent business professionals who:

• Maintain their own client rosters
• Operate under facility standards
• Contribute to culture and performance expectations
• Are accountable to the environment

We do not allow random training.
We do not allow unsafe practices.
We do not allow ego-driven coaching.

If a coach operates inside Grinder Gym, they’ve earned that position.


What That Means for You

When you train here, you get access to:

• Experienced strength and performance coaches
• Structured training systems
• Technical feedback
• Event preparation expertise
• Real-world competition experience

Whether you’re a beginner or a competitive athlete, you’re working inside a serious training environment.


Specializations Within the Facility

Our team supports:

• Strongman
• Powerlifting
• Grip Sport
• Armwrestling
• Hypertrophy & Body Composition
• Performance-Based Training
• Competition Preparation

You’re not hiring a “fitness instructor.”

You’re stepping into a performance system.


Want to Work With a Coach?

If you’re looking for structured programming or direct coaching:

Explore Coaching
Join Now
Apply for Executive Coaching

Not sure where you fit?

Schedule a consult and we’ll guide you.


Grinder Gym

We don’t hire personalities.

We develop professionals.

Strength is earned.

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