Train With Our Coaches
Grinder Gym runs hands-on Strongman workshops led by our coaching team. Hands-on coaching on atlas stones, log press, yoke, farmers, and the implements that make a strongman. Dates and details are posted here as workshops are scheduled.
Atlas Stone Workshop
Pick up and load stones with confidence. We cover the lap, the extension, tacky, and loading to height.
What’s covered▼
- The lap and hip position
- Extension and stand
- Using tacky
- Loading to a platform
- Stone series strategy
Overhead and Pressing Workshop
Press more weight overhead. We work the log clean and press, the axle, and the dip and drive.
What’s covered▼
- Log clean and rack
- The press and lockout
- Axle pressing
- Dip and drive
- Pressing for reps
Moving Events Workshop
Move fast under load. We cover the yoke, farmers, sandbag carries, and the turns that win medleys.
What’s covered▼
- Yoke setup and walk
- Farmers pick and carry
- Sandbag carries
- Turns and drops
- Medley strategy
Deadlift and Loading Workshop
Build a bigger strongman deadlift. We work frame and axle deadlifts and loading events.
What’s covered▼
- Frame vs axle
- Setup and grip
- Pulling for reps
- Loading events
- Speed off the floor
What Lifters Say
“Thanks for the hospitality while I was in San Diego, Dave! I have visited Gyms all over the world for 40 years. Grinder is among the top power/strength gyms you can find! Dr. Joe”
“What a find. First- the owner is awesome. Chatted me up each morning I came. Place has a very unique indoor-outdoor layout. No shortage of equipment. When I told my friends about it, I described it as “Epic.” Ton of dumbbells, benches. Place is spotless clean and organized. I’m a frequent visitor to San Diego and this will now be my gym of choice when in town.”
“Grinder Gym is the best gym in San Diego and around the world. If you want to try yourself in strongman, armwrestling or powerlifting – this place is created for you! Come and try yourself, we are all like a huge family here, we will always help and advise you!”
“Great gym experience, came from out of town and dropped in. Dave was a great help to me and getting adjusted and answered all of my questions. All of the members were friendly and made my workout 10x better. Next time I’m in the area will be training here for more than a day.”
“Incredible strength gym! Fully stocked with everything you could ever need and more. Amazing place to train if you’re a strength athlete or just someone looking to get stronger. Dave the owner is a great guy and probably the most knowledgeable person I’ve ever met when it comes to lifting, nutrition and conditioning.”
“I’ve been to a lot of gyms around the country (and world), and I think this may be my all time favorite! It’s the perfect combination of hardcore and old school but has every possible machine you could ever want. The combination of the indoor/outdoor atmosphere can’t be beat!!”