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Strength training your jam? Then this is the list for you.
We’ve rounded up some of the best bar-focused gyms in Perth. So, whether you are a northy or a southy; an Olympic lifter or lover of the typical bro sesh, there’s always a facility for you:
Various locations – Wanneroo, Morley, Yangebup and South Perth
The days of dark and intimidating gyms full of grunting men in string singlets are gone. As proven by the welcoming, boutique spaces that are the Physique Performance Specialists. These guys don’t believe in endless cardio sessions and diets that cut out every food group bar water. Instead, they’re all about helping the ‘everyday’ Perthian to get the shredded, strong, healthy body they hadn’t thought possible. Opt for one-on-one personal training or semi-private group sessions (capped at six to eight people of similar lifting experience) in their lush private gyms. All of their transformation packages include full nutrition planning, monthly check-ins and fortnightly body scans. Or, for a more budget-friendly option, they also offer online coaching packages.
Various locations across Perth
Popular with weekend warriors and professional bodybuilders alike, this well-known franchise has memberships starting from just $9.50 per week. Despite the small price tag, interior fitouts tend to be modern, bright and airy, with a good range of equipment. There’s no joining fees or lock in contracts – just provide four weeks’ notice of your cancellation and you’re sorted. Sign up at any location in the Perth footprint and you’ll have 24-hour access to every one of their gyms, so you can easily train with a friend come the weekend.
Various locations – Bibra Lake, Canning Vale, Cockburrn, Forrestdale, Jandakot, RFX Athletic
Dark and grungy but with all the technology you need to recover like an athlete. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better range of equipment than in the industrial-style Roar Active facilities, with both group class and open gym options. Boost your recovery post-workout in their steam room, dry sauna or plunge pool, or by taking some slow laps at their outdoor and indoor lap pools. Then, support your gains with a refuel at their onsite Roar Bar & Grill and Fuel Bars. Select locations even offer Physio and Chiro facilities, so they really do have all health and fitness bases covered.
Malaga and Ellenbrook
It’s not just a gym, it’s a wellness hub – and we are about it. Chasing Better provides 24/7 gym access to their beautifully modern spaces, complete with flashing lights and pumping beats that make you think of a different kind of bar. For those wanting to compliment their training with a high-intensity sweat session, they offer a range of group classes, including CrossFit and their ever-popular nightclub-esque Neon 21 sessions. They also have a café, body scanners, recovery room (including saunas, ice baths and equipment) and kids creche, so you’ll likely never want to leave. But our favourite part of their offering? The build-your-own-membership options! Pick and choose from their range of addons and only pay for the services you actually need. It’s win-win.
Malaga
Perfect for the old-school gym goers, Rucci’s Gym is one of the most well-known and admired strength gyms in Perth. Specialising in powerlifting and sports performance, their no-nonsense approach to results has had West Aussie flocking to their facility for over 12 years. Rucci’s grungey location is fully equipped with all the strength gear your heart could desire, including strongman logs and axle bars, Hammer Strength Half Racks and Jerk blocks. Just starting out and have a powerlifting comp in your sighs? Sign up for their personal training or small group training services. A more seasoned lifter? They also offer expert coaching that can take your performance to the next level.
Balcatta
Looking for a gym that’s a little more niche than your typical bodybuilding gym? Take a look at Rev Barbell. They are Olympic lifting specialists, and work with everyone from beginners to competition level athletes. Rather than group classes, they run coached sessions for gold members twice a day. This is where you follow your own bespoke programming but with an expert on hand to ask any questions and offer support. For those wanting completely personalised programming, opt for their platinum memberships, giving you access to coached and technical sessions plus a weekly PT. Their community feel, especially on the competition floor, is next level – trust us, you won’t be disappointed!
Various locations – Wanneroo, Clarkson, CBD & Butler
Enjoy the bodybuilder lifestyle but also want the freedom to mix up your training at regular intervals? Then Surge 24-7 Fitness and their huge array of group classes are for you.
They over 200 classes per week across all their sites including Contender (cardio boxing), Reformer Pilates and martial arts-inspired classes, if you’re up for learning something new. Their Clarkson location even offers women-only fitness classes, to ensure all their members feel comfortable when they train. We love that Surge is a big gym with a boutique gym feel, while also offering their lush ‘Functional Zones’, with copious racks for you to hit your heavy numbers.
Alberton and Hackham
Born from the ever-popular Ryderwear activewear brand, you can find the Ryderwear fitness facilities in both Western Australia and South Australia. Their state-of-the-art gyms boast Hamer Strength equipment for all of your heavy lifting or you can enjoy the Perth sunshine in their outdoor training area! Their gyms are home of many of Perth’s fitness influencers and young upcoming PTs, so there’s always a gym enthusiast on hand to offer advice and support. Once you’ve kicked your training goals for the day, you can head next door to their onsite activewear store and reward yourself with a new ‘fit. Don’t feel like committing to a membership? They also offer $15 casual visits during staffed hours.
Innaloo
Ready to transform your body from the inside out? Shredded are all about personalising your training and nutrition to meet your individual goals – be it getting jacked, shredded or just uber strong. These guys know their stuff and it’s rumoured that even the mighty Charles Poliquin once gave their facilities a shout out. Their world class senior coaches and personal trainers can help you to tick off both your training and diet goals, or jump in on one of their small group classes – we recommend Beast, which incorporates prowlers, tyres and the works. Shredded offer an impressive mix of equipment, as well as a supplement store, smoothie bar and pre-prepped meals on site.
Looking for a more boutique experience? Take a look at our round up of the best boutique gyms in Perth.