Barbell Training for Everyone

Expert coaching in a welcoming, personalized training environment for beginners through advanced lifters.

Lifting at Bay Strength

Bay Strength offers expert coaching for everyone, from beginner through advanced, in a welcoming and personalized training environment.

You’ll always have space to lift, because we reserve gym time for you. You’ll always know what to do, because every member gets a program built for their goals, needs, and schedule.

We’ll help you get started with lifting. We’ll help you keep going for life.

OUR SERVICES

How It Works

Step 1: Start with Learn to Lift

Two private 90-minute sessions.

Learn the squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press, along with gym orientation and programming basics.

A supportive place to begin if you are brand new, returning after time away, or ready for more coaching.

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Step 2: Enroll in Class

Choose consistent days and times each week for small-group coaching.

Your enrollment reserves your gym space, your coaching support, and a custom program built for your goals.

Classes are structured to build confidence, consistency, and long-term strength.

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A Gym Built for Real Life

Seniors train here to maintain longevity. Parents want to keep up with growing kids. Women find new empowerment through strength. Queer and trans lifters find a gym that is affirming, safe, and welcoming. People of all sizes discover new confidence in their bodies without diet culture.

Read more about our mission, coaching, and team on the About page.

Get Started

Use the contact form below to tell us about yourself, your goals, and what times are best for you. We’ll be in touch within one business day.

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Find Us in Berkeley

Bay Strength is in Berkeley, California.

Health and ventilation details are available on our Covid Safety page.