Starting Strength Boston

Most Recent Comments

• November 2025 by Max Sucee
  Awesome place; knowledgeable coaches who are great motivators!
• October 2025 by Michael Murray
  World class coaching. Wonderful crowd of folks.
• August 2025 by Tim Jones
  I used to use various weight machines casually and inconsistently, I would invariably burn out on whatever exercise plan I tried to come up with on my own. Have never experienced consisent gains in strength like I have in the mere month I have been going to this place. Coaching is always spot on and Michael has an uncanny ability to catch at a glance from across the room whenever I've loaded an incorrect weight on the bar. Would recommend to anyone.
• July 2025 by Sofia Moreno
  I have started my strength 🙏 I can now effectively bench my coworkers at any time necessary 🏋️‍♀️
• June 2025 by hoan duc
  I started here a long time ago and learned pretty much everything I now know about lifting at SS Boston. I thought I got good and decided to go to commercial gym closer to my place instead, since SS Boston membership isn't cheap and it is far from where I live. Pretty soon after quiting SS Boston, I stopped coming to the gym, gained weight, and lost my muscle. I tried signing up for other gym classes, hiring PTs, etc. There is just nothing like SS Boston. So I came crawling back. So far, I regretted quiting SS Boston in the first place.
• April 2025 by Nahuel Azul Franchi
  I had the pleasure of training today while I was visiting town and I can’t say enough good things about this place. The staff was amazing at coaching my terrible technique and making me work hard while also having fun. The facilities are spectacular. I’d love to come again when I’m back in Boston! Thank you for having me!!
• January 2025 by Bruce Blakely
  Great place to just get stronger. All ages and all types are welcome here and get the same great coaching. Stick with it and you will get results.
• January 2025 by Judy Sunblade
  I was looking for a gym that offered strictly strength training. Found it!! World class coaching and a supportive community.
• January 2025 by Douglass Turner
  These guys are amazing. The coaches are terrific. I’m an older guy and never thought I could gain this much strength. I do serious road bike training and the effects have been immediate.
• January 2025 by LAURIE O.
  I am an almost-70 yo retired grandmother who couldn’t even do a decent squat when I started this program—seriously, it was embarrassing. The Starting Strength coaches and members (of all ages and strength abilities) have only been welcoming and supportive—thank you all!
  I have always known strength training is important, and I certainly have spent my share of paychecks on personal trainers in the past, mostly in my 40s; however, I never stuck with a strength program for any length of time…until now! I can honestly say I LOVE doing squats now. After just three weeks in the program, I credit squats for helping me feel more grounded in my body and steady on my feet than I have felt in 5 years. And every passing month gets better and better. I finally feel confident in my ability to keep up with my adorable athletic 2 1/2 yo grandson!
  I believe Starting Strength is one of THE BEST INVESTMENTS I have ever made for my health. Call Michael Shammas. He will answer all your questions and treat you with respect and kindness. Most important, he and all of the SS coaches will supervise your form to be sure you are doing the exercises correctly AND will come up with new cues if one form correction phrase doesn’t ‘register’ for you.
  Bottom line: You get a proven strength program with a personal coach with a supportive small community for a more than reasonable cost. Seriously, DO IT!
  
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• December 2024 by Nick Pellegrino
  Trusted instructors for lifters of various levels
  
  I've lifted for 10 years before joining Starting Strength. Some of that was on my own, some with other trainers. I came into Starting Strength to get expert advice on cleaning up my form, and wow has it been worth it.
  
  In one year of training here, my lifts have gone up significantly and feel less painful after cleaning up form issues I didn't know I had (and previous trainers did not catch). The programming is spot on - follows the Starting Strength method with customization as appropriate for the liftee and their progression.
  
  As an additional testament, I convinced my wife to come in for a trial with no previous weightlifting experience - didn't expect her to stay - and to my surprise she loved it.
  
  Great place to start or continue a strength training journey.
• November 2024 by Dorant Smith
  I've been a member at Starting Strength Boston for about six months now, and even with a somewhat inconsistent schedule, I’ve made amazing progress with my lifts—currently at a 285 lb squat, 140 lb press, 390 lb deadlift, and 195 lb bench! The atmosphere is always welcoming, and the coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, offering helpful adjustments and form corrections to keep you moving toward your goals.
  
  For those concerned about crowding, the gym has its busier times, like most gyms. However, the coaches manage the space really well, making sure everyone gets the attention they need to complete their workout. If you're looking for quieter hours, later times tend to be pretty relaxed from my experience. Overall, Starting Strength Boston has been a fantastic place to train, and I'd recommend it to anyone serious about improving their strength!
• November 2024 by Josh Billings
  Very welcoming and supportive environment, awesome coaches, great results. I’ve tried so many gyms over the years. I was only going to do one month at first, but I saw the results, and kept coming back. A year later, and I’m in the best shape of my life. Joining the 1000 club any day now. 5 stars isn’t enough, here’s another: ⭐️
• October 2024 by Greg Weisz
  I am 72 and started going to Starting Strength Boston (in Newton) almost 2 years ago, pausing twice to recover from hip replacement surgeries. For me, Starting Strength has been a great way to avoid, or at least delay the frailty of aging. I had some reservations about starting Starting Strength, because I had not lifted a barbell since I was 17 and was worried that I might hurt myself or worse, embarrass myself. Fortunately, due to the excellent equipment in the gym and the watchful eye of Coach Mike Shammas, I did not hurt myself. I didn't embarrass myself either, because there is no embarrassment at Starting Strength Boston (in Newton). The coaches and other lifters, while serious about what they are doing, are always welcoming, friendly, supportive, and fun to be with. I recommend it very highly.
• October 2024 by Oscar Moll
  At the SS gym you will get coached on each rep. The gym really helps you stick to the SS program, and in my case, address any random ache that comes up as you increase the loads. As a result, I became familiar with all basic barbell moves, and my numbers have gone up a lot the few months I've trained here, I'm doing way more I ever imagined I could do. Higher weights make each rep that much more effective.
  
  People training here span a whole range of ages and backgrounds, everyone doing weights and challenging themselves. The coaches' music tastes also span a long range: If you enjoy lifting to Mongolian throat singing in the background, you'll love this place.
  
  The price is steep, but it can be worth it.