Southern Strength 5503 U.S. 98, Lakeland, FL 33812

"If you love iron, you'll love this gym. Feels like I'm back in the military on deployment working out. Even has an outside area for lifting weights. The posing room is nice for those competing. Highly recommend this gym for anybody who loves lifting iron!"

"Just went and got a day pass recently.. yep I’ll be back that’s what a real gym is like!!! Staff was super friendly the guy I talked took me on a fully detailed tour. Being that I’ve competed in bodybuilding it’s hard to find an old school gym but this is old school vibes but with modern perfect equipment! Bodybuilders dream nice and quite not over crowed clean equipment that works perfect what else could you ask for? All the peace’s were definitely hand picked with the gym user in mind unlike commercial gyms who put none sense. The losing room is a ima touch that no one else has first time in 10 years being in a gym with a porpoise built losing room it was sick!"

"Awesome gym, old school rare type equipment. Everyone is friendly and respectful, the owner will go above and beyond to give you the best experience. Wouldn't go to another gym unless it was a last resort!"

"One of my favorite gyms in Polk county. The owners are very friendly and extremely knowledgeable and the equipment is pristine. The gym has something for everyone. 2 deadlift platforms for the powerlifters, a posing room for bodybuilders, and lots of machines and free weights for everyone in between."

"Best Gym around!! The atmosphere is great! They Have all the equipment you could need for a great workout! The owners are phenomenal! They make sure everyone that comes to their gym feels welcome! First impressions are everything and this gym is the spot! Family friendly and you always have the feeling of needing to go back and personally I don’t feel that like that with big overcrowded gyms. Did I mention its 24/7? That is one big reason why I enjoy it so much! You go when it’s convenient for you! Overall, this is the new hotspot. I won’t be going anywhere else for a long time! Hope this place takes off for others to experience a true gym experience!"