Powerlifting
Competition-spec bench, calibrated plates and proper platforms. Train exactly how you'll compete.
Independent · Family-run · Letchworth Garden City
Open today
Built heavy.Run by family.
Powerlifting and strongman kit, two strength & fitness suites and a team of champion coaches — inside Letchworth's iconic Spirella Building. Newcomers and seasoned lifters, all welcome.
Who we are
A gym. Not a chain.
The Letchworth Club is a family-run, supportive and dedicated independent gym. We value every member, take your feedback on board and support you at every level — from your very first session to your first competition.
- New to the gym? You'll be looked after, not looked at.
- Serious lifter? The kit is competition-spec.
- Members asked for a ski erg — so we bought one.
- Free, secure on-site parking.
By the numbers
The scoreboard.
Strength is measured. Here's ours.
0KGDan Benson's world-record deadlift, August 2023
0KGDumbbells, all the way up the rack
0SUITESStrength & fitness suites to train in
0HRSOpen every weekday, 06:00 to 22:00
The kitLoad it.
Full facilities
Load it.
Lift it.
Atlas stones
A full set of stones for loading, lapping and building the kind of grip you can't fake.
Yoke & farmers
Pick it up, walk it out. Yoke, farmers handles and a duck walk for loaded carries.
Axle & dinnie
Axle bar for fat-grip pressing and pulling, plus dinnie handles for the brave.
Sandbags
Sandbags and throwing bags for odd-object strength and conditioning.
Dumbbells to 65kg
Full racks running all the way to 65kg — no waiting for the heavy pair.
Cardio & machines
Strength machines and cardio kit — including the ski erg our members asked for.
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Meet the team
1-2-1 & online coaching
Coached by champions.
Dan Benson
Over 10 years coaching — mostly online with clients worldwide, plus 1-2-1.
Abby Biggs
Qualified coach specialising in strength athletes across powerlifting, Hyrox and bodybuilding.
Julian Biggs
Born and raised in Letchworth.
Fabrizio Follano
Level 3 Personal Trainer and u75kg powerlifter.
Member voices
Don't take our word for it.
“Probably the best gym I've ever been to. Great owners, great staff, great equipment, great vibes.”— Current member
“A fantastic gym that caters for all bodybuilding, powerlifting and strongman needs.”— Current member
“Overcame gym anxiety — I didn't even want to walk through the front door…”— Current member
“Great atmosphere, great staff; new owners, family run. Great equipment, open to suggestions…”— Current member
“This is probably the best gym I've ever trained in.”— Current member
Events
26Sep 2026Leys Avenue
We took strongman to the high street.
Summer-Slam, our second strongman competition, brought stones, yokes and log presses to the middle of Letchworth. Next up: seminars, charity lifts and club nights.
Three white lights · Good lift
Ready for your first good lift?
Whether it's your first session or your next PB, there's a platform, a bar and a family-run team waiting for you.