SNS Strength Williamsburg

"Great powerlifting gym, a bunch of racks and specialty equipment. Equipment is well maintained and new equipment pops up every now and then. Good welcoming and humble community during Saturdays! There's strongman stuff and a few oly platforms."

"I’ve been a member of SNS since moving to New York and I absolutely love it. I’ve been working out for years and progressing slowly but surely, but I recently decided to double down, get structured, and focus on getting strong. Joining SNS was a 10/10 decision on that journey. I count myself a beginner, and so joining felt a little intimidating at first. I quickly learned that the gym is full of folks who are incredibly strong, and super warm and friendly; there’s an awesome community of regulars who are so inspiring to see train and the energy is always 10/10 at the gym. Just working out at SNS, I learned so much from osmosis and seeing how others lift, but the training staff is also stellar. I recently started taking sessions with coach Evie and I can’t recommend her enough: super professional, super easy to schedule and work out with, and my training is a million times better now. Some other features about SNS I appreciate: the gym isn’t huge, which I actually prefer in a gym, and it never feels cramped; there’s always enough racks/space when I go. It’s also open 24/7 which is perfect for when I’d rather get an early morning or late night workout in."

"I joined SNS over the summer and it's been great. I've been to plenty of other gyms in the past but this is the first time that I've felt like my needs are being met. To be honest, I was a little intimidated at first but everyone was so kind and supportive and made me feel like I was an equal member. I also purchased a training package with Evie who was kind, funny, supportive, and knowledgeable. She helped turbo charge my fitness journey taylored just for me. Why are you still reading this review and not sprinting over to SNS right now?"

"For my 35th birthday I decided that I'd give myself the gift of a personal trainer to start paying more active attention to fitness as I drifted towards middle age. I had no idea what I wanted to do, other than not a lot of cardio (too boring). I took a look at the gyms in my neighborhood and found SNS and decided that lifting seemed as good as anything else, so I signed up for a consultation with Joe. I have to admit that I was pretty intimidated at first as a complete beginner at what (it turns out) is a gym full of absolutely elite lifters and coaches, but that was rapidly put to ease. Joe took me from a total novice whose only goal was "to do something with my body other than sit on the couch" and couldn't even do a body weight squat (horrible range of motion!) to a barbell convert currently outfitting my own home gym! The gym itself is full of top quality equipment for both power and olympic lifting, as well as all of the typical resources you'd expect for accessories. The community of lifters here are serious, courteous and treat the space and each other with immense respect. I love the 24 hour access option, especially with my strange work schedule. Finally, I have found the management to be extremely responsive to any issues that have come up. Deciding to work out at SNS ended up being one of those decisions that seemed so tiny at the time but had an incredible impact on my life for the better. If you're a serious lifter you probably already know about it, and if you're interested in getting started from zero you'll be thankful you signed up."

"This is the best gym in NYC! My husband and I found this gym because we lived nearby and were interested in power lifting. At first I thought the atmosphere would be intimidating for a beginner like me, but nothing could be further from the truth. This gym has a true community. Everyone is welcoming and encouraging, regardless of your level of experience. As a woman, I was particularly encouraged to see how many other women train at SNS since gyms like this are often very male-dominated spaces. The athletes who train here are true inspirations! The real highlight of this gym is Coach Joe, who also owns and manages the gym as well as providing personal training services. My husband and I both work with him for personal training and customized programming. Joe primarily coaches competitive athletes, but is equally as adept at coaching “gen pop” beginners like us. He has incredibly high level and nuanced understanding of lifting technique, but is able to break it down and explain it in simple and understandable terms, even if you are brand new to the barbell. He is kind, encouraging, approachable, and fun to work with. He meets the lifter where they are and can easily identify what to prioritize so the lifter makes rapid progress but does not become overwhelmed. It is not an exaggeration to say that finding SNS and working with Joe changed my life for the better. I cannot recommend Joe’s coaching and this gym enough!"