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October 2023 by Trefoil Z
Hardcore powerlifting and weightlifting gym with great quality equipments. Great place to train if you live in OC or drop in on your visit.Pros: Nice equipment, vibe and price!1) Competitive powerlifters are seen everyday.2) Though mainly it's a powerlifting gym, they do carry a lot of weightlifting bars from training to competition ones.3) Owner Mike has a great personality that always be willing to help. The equipment is nice and clean all the time and member can access 24 hrs which is really convenient.4) Plus, the membership fee is a lot cheaper than other gyms at the same level.Cons: Would have given a solid 5 star but the only two downsides are:1) Gym is a bit short on space and might feel crowded at peak hours.2) Make sure to communicate with them and follow gym rules as new rules might be indoctrinated at anytime you train and might interrupt your session by owner Henry.
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October 2023 by Alex N.
Really enjoy training at this gym! Every gym is built on its community, and Exceed Performance has a great community of lifters who have the same goals and aspiration when it comes to powerlifting. It's a very fun and exciting place to train when everyone around you is motivating and welcoming! I've been training here for about 8 months so far; and during my 4 years of training for powerlifting, Exceed Performance is by far my favorite place to train! They also expanded recently, and we are getting new combo racks and machines for accessories!
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August 2023 by WAEL HAMAD
A good place compared to the surrounding restaurants,Helpful people, enough stuff to serve ?, and the prices is acceptable.
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June 2023 by Immanuel Harris
Best gym i've ever been too. Atmosphere is unreal
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May 2023 by Ryan V.
Amazing powerlifting gym. Even more amazing people/members.Clean environment. Plenty of top tier equipment. Great vibes.Henry (owner) was more than accommodating to me and graciously set me up with access quickly as I needed a place to train during my 6 week stay in the OC. I appreciate the love and hospitality Henry!
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April 2023 by Eric Kim
Henry is the man! Best powerlifting gym in the area!!
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January 2023 by Yiming Z.
Hardcore powerlifting and weightlifting gym with great quality equipments. Great place to train if you live in OC or drop in on your visit. Pros: Nice equipment, vibe and price!1) Competitive powerlifters are seen everyday. 2) Though mainly it's a powerlifting gym, they do carry a lot of weightlifting bars from training to competition ones. 3) Owner Mike has a great personality that always be willing to help. The equipment is nice and clean all the time and member can access 24 hrs which is really convenient. 4) Plus, the membership fee is a lot cheaper than other gyms at the same level. Cons: Would have given a solid 5 star but the only two downsides are: 1) Gym is a bit short on space and might feel crowded at peak hours. 2) Make sure to communicate with them and follow gym rules as new rules might be indoctrinated at anytime you train and might interrupt your session by owner Henry. The rating is 4.5/5 but still round up to 5.
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December 2022 by Kyle M
My favorite gym in the So Cal area. I visited a few other gyms on my trip but this was recommended to me by two friends and I'm glad I went. Great equipment and super supportive owners and members. I'm back in Texas now but still talk with Henry and some of the staff occasionally. I'll definitely go back.
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December 2022 by Jose Martinez
Love this gym! Equipment, environment, staff, ownership is top notch. A++++6 month update - dropped nearly 25lbs coaching offered here is awesome!1 year update - coach taking me to the next level. Would never have been able to push myself or get to this level without it!
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December 2022 by Michael Defoe
I contacted Henry while in town for a Conference. Needed a spot that had real equipment and Henry was happy to oblige.I must say this place has a real community around it. If you are already lifting or just thinking about, you couldn't meet a nicer or more welcoming group.I'll be back next time I'm in town, and I have some new IG folks to follow. Keep it up crew and stay injury free!
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December 2022 by Curtis Eckhardt
Friendly staff and the patrons were very motivated and inspiring so if I ever get a chance to go back there I will. If you like powerlifting and heavyweights this is the place to go. Unfortunately it's a little small so if it ever got crowded, it would be all too easy to bump into somebody unless they limit the number of people if it ever got that busy.
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December 2022 by Jerry Huynh
One of the best weightlifting and powerlifting facilities in OC. Competition grade racks, bars and platforms for powerlifters. Plenty of specialty equipment for specific workouts. Owners are very accommodating and informative. Definitely will come back again
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December 2022 by Blanca Martinez
My husband goes here 5 days a week and has a Coach. Loves it. Best shape he's ever been in. A+++
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December 2022 by Li Moore
Henry was super friendly and accommodating. Cozy, welcoming vibe. I dropped in to deadlift and bench during a Disneyland trip. Excellent equipment.
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October 2022 by Michael T.
If I were to categorize this gym, this is definitely a powerlifting gym. This review is based on a total of 4 visits.EquipmentYou have combo racks, deadlift platforms, and lots of barbells to use. What I do like is that they color code their barbells to distinguish squat bars/power bars from deadlift bars and they even do so with specialty bars. For plates, there's calibrated plates for precise weight and bumper plates that are commonly used for those doing things like Olympic weight lifting. Now, if you're a clean and jerk kind of person, there's limited space. I do enjoy using Oly lifts as a way to work on my explosiveness, but honestly, I'd rather do it somewhere else. If this is a deal breaker for you, remember, I started writing the review stating that I categorize this as a powerlifting gym.Other than that, there's a belted squat machine, cable machines, bands, light kettlebells, light medicine balls, dumbbells and boxes (which I think no one uses). For cardio, I want to say there's one treadmill and two assault bikes. Outside, and don't quote me, I want to say there's a battle rope area and a sled. Recovery? There's foam rollers with a variety of firmness.CleanlinessIf you have been to a commercial gym, you'll know how bad it is and even some powerlifting gyms are overwhelmed when they are busy. However, Exceed makes it a mission to make sure the equipment is maintained well. So, want to know why the owners don't want you to damage equipment? Do your own research on things like barbells and combo racks. They are EXPENSIVE. The owners don't expect you to gently drop the weight, but if a spotter is available, please use one.Restrooms are clean, it's like I'm almost afraid to pee there. So there's no protein dumps left uncleaned. The owners expect you to be clean since this is their baby. They have cleaning cloths available for you to wipe down your workout area and equipment. The barbells are new looking despite them being constantly used. ManagementMike and Henry are nice. I believe they're both USPA certified coaches. If I wasn't experimenting on my own self programming, I can see them as being good coaches. They're also WAY more than okay with spotting you on a heavy lift. Like, I always see them spotting someone. They also host federation approved powerlifting meets. As long as you respect the gym, they respect you. Pros-Spotters always available-Different pricing can lower your costs and cater to your needs.-There's 24 hour access with a security code you put in-Henry's dog is adorable-Prices are average for a specialty gym. If you're in the OC, you might want to consider checking this place out if you don't want to pay for SoCal powerlifting.-Clean-Anti bacterial chalk.-Fresh towelsCons-Gym might feel really tight due to the amount of space. -Henry's dog ignores me, but it's okay.
