I had been only weightlifting by myself for a few months when I joined Strength Tank, but when I had the free consult I felt so welcomed and knew I wanted to stay. It’s been a few weeks now and being surrounded by Coaches Stef, Ryan, Josh, and all the other lifters have exponentially helped me as a weightlifter. (Also the equipment and platforms are very well managed)

Figured I would post an objective and fair review since it's been a few months since the incident that made me leave. The gym itself is great, with ample space for lifting for all kinds even at peak hours. The gym owners put a lot of care into their facility and during the time I was there, saw them continually bring in new equipment and do maintenance on the flooring. Clearly, investment is being put into the gym for the long haul. The community is amazing as well. Made some great friends at the gym that I miss and the other lifters at the gym are super supportive. Definitely felt like a family for most of the time I was there. That being said, many of the faults of other boutique club-style gyms can be felt here. In more community-oriented gyms it's very easy to fall into a trap of cognitive biases (in particular confirmation bias) surrounding lifting technique and methodology. Clarence Kennedy has a video on some issues found with what he calls "performance gyms" and unfortunately he strikes the nail on the head with his criticisms. Overall, I had a good experience working out at this gym with my friends and a less stellar experience with the other things surrounding the gym. I bring up some negatives in the hopes that the gym improves for others in the future. In the meantime though, it would be a hard place to recommend to any other lifters.

My time at the Strength Tank was brief but nothing short of sweet. As a remote athlete for a different team, I was welcome into this gym and felt at home right away. The owners and coaches are all phenomenal and give solid feedback, the facility itself is everything you need if you are just beginning your weightlifting journey or if you’re a seasoned athlete. You have everything you need there to set and accomplish your goals and be successful. If you are in San Diego and need a true weightlifting gym, you won’t find another place like the Tank. I already miss this place and if I’m ever in SD again, it will surely be my first stop.

Best weightlifting gym EVER. The coaches, the equipment, the members, the VIBES- are always great at the Strength Tank. I just hit my 100 day mark being apart of this gym and I have hit multiple PRs with the support of awesome athletes and coaches around me. This gym is more than a gym, its a community. The Strength Tank inspires me as an athlete and a person to be my best everyday. Going to the Strength Tank is my favorite part of every day! If you question, even for a moment, whether or not you will love this gym.. just set up a walk through with Stefani and you will IMMEDIATELY fall in love with the gym.

Absolute fantastic experience every time I come down to the Strength Tank! It makes the drive from Orange County worth it to see Ryan, Stef, Josh, and the rest of the Strength Tank Crew. The facility is always in amazing shape and the equipment is state of the art. If anyone is in San Diego, I heavily suggest dropping in @Strength Tank you won’t regret it!

Seriously one of the most welcoming Olympic weightlifting environments I have been in. The coaches are knowledgeable and approachable. Definitely worth the visit! Open training hall hours all day with some coached hours in the evening; the vibes are immaculate around 5 pm onward 🤌🏼

Great facility, great coaches, great vibes. Love this place for anyone wanting to learn or get really good at Olympic weightlifting.

10/10 recommend the strength tank for anyone looking for a weightlifting gym. The coaches are knowledgeable and approachable. They’ve created a community that is welcoming and supportive.

Truly, nothing like it. This community holds a significant amount of meaning to me. Stef, Ryan, and Josh dedicate themselves to the betterment of the community in and out of the gym. There is a type of mentorship that comes from the coaches in a sport like this that has built on my character and strengthened my values. My teammates reflect passion, resilience, and support for themselves and others around them. You are welcome and valued here, come lift with us

This is a great weightlifting space. It is outfitted well and the coaching staff are positive and knowledgeable. If you are looking for a gym to improve your weightlifting in the San Diego area, you can't go wrong the the Strength Tank.