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Powerlifting at Ryse Athletic Club Gurnee

Ryse Athletic Club · Gurnee

Powerlifting Gym in Gurnee

A dedicated zone for the squat, bench and deadlift, with the racks and plates to train them properly.

The powerlifting area is a real zone, not a corner. Rogue power racks and competition flat benches anchor it, with Legend Fitness combo racks giving you more than one station to work from. Deadlift platforms are set aside for heavy pulls, and the bars load with calibrated color bumper plates so the weight on the bar is the weight you think it is.

Founder Justin Maki built this part of the gym around what he needed as a competing athlete. Whether you are peaking for a meet or still learning to brace properly, the equipment is here and it is not shared with the rest of the floor. For accessory work afterwards the machine floor and the dumbbells are both a few steps away. Lifters travel in from around Gurnee for it, and the zone is open 24 hours a day like everything else.

Powerlifting at Ryse Athletic Club Gurnee
Powerlifting at Ryse Athletic Club Gurnee
Powerlifting at Ryse Athletic Club Gurnee

Questions

What powerlifting equipment do you have?

Rogue power racks and competition benches, Legend Fitness combo racks, deadlift platforms, and calibrated color bumper plates with competition bars.

Is this a good place to start powerlifting?

Yes. Having proper racks, benches and platforms from day one makes learning the lifts safer, and the atmosphere is focused rather than intimidating.

Are the platforms available 24/7?

Yes. The whole powerlifting zone is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.