Our Powerlifting Zone: Built for the Big Three
The powerlifting area at Ryse Athletic Club is a dedicated space designed for one purpose: getting stronger on the squat, bench, and deadlift. This is not a corner of the gym. It is a complete zone outfitted with the specific equipment you need to train and progress. We focus on the essentials so you can focus on your lift. We start with our anchored Rogue power racks and their competition flat benches. We added Legend Fitness combo racks to give you multiple dedicated stations. You have deadlift platforms ready for heavy pulls. The bar is loaded with our calibrated color bumper plates, providing precise weight distribution so every rep is accurate. The gear is professional grade because your training is serious.
This setup is the result of our founder, IFBB Pro Justin Maki, building the gym he needed as a competitive athlete. We know that having the right tools, laid out properly, removes barriers and builds confidence. Whether you are following a strict peaking program or working on your technique, this space supports your goals without compromise. For lifters in Gurnee, Waukegan, Grayslake, and surrounding towns, it provides a local home for the sport, open 24 hours a day to fit your schedule.
The Ryse Training Culture
A powerlifting gym is defined by its culture as much as its equipment. At Ryse, you train alongside people who share a commitment to getting stronger. The atmosphere is focused and driven, yet supportive. There is no intimidation, only mutual respect for the work being done. We welcome serious beginners who are ready to learn the lifts properly, as well as advanced lifters chasing personal records. This is a community built on real training outcomes, not on ego. You will see people pushing limits, sharing tips, and spotting one another. It is the environment that turns individual effort into collective progress, making Ryse Athletic Club the training home for powerlifters in the Gurnee area.
Ready to train where the equipment meets the standard? Come see the powerlifting zone for yourself. We are open 24/7 in Gurnee, ready for you to walk in and get under the bar.
