Speed Power Strength

Fantastic experience: I’ve been to many gyms across the country—from Olympic weightlifting gyms in San Francisco to New York—and this is hands-down one of the best equipped weightlifting facilities I’ve ever been to. The quality of the equipment here is top-tier, with Eleiko bars, plates, and platforms that feel competition-ready. Everything is meticulously maintained and gives off the vibe of a true performance center. Every time I lift here, I feel like I’m stepping onto a competition platform. The gym is spacious, the atmosphere is welcoming, and there’s plenty of parking—a small but appreciated perk in the East Bay. I’ve personally taken the Olympic lifting technique class with Brandon, who is a phenomenal coach. He brings a deep well of knowledge—not just about technique, but also how to prevent injuries and properly brace and activate the right muscles to support heavy lifts. His coaching is precise, thoughtful, and incredibly valuable for both beginners and seasoned lifters. Another huge plus: they’ve got all the supporting tools you’d want as a weightlifter—Crossover Symmetry, GRD machines, belt squat machines, and more. It’s clear that this gym was built with serious training in mind. Membership-wise, the open gym option is very reasonably priced. The only area I hope to see grow is expanded open gym hours and perhaps the addition of a structured weightlifting team program that’s open to the public. Having a coach available for occasional technique check-ins would really elevate the experience even further. All in all, this is a fantastic gym, and we’re incredibly lucky to have such a high-quality Olympic lifting facility right here in the East Bay. Highly recommend checking it out.

Fantastic experience: In my opinion the best gym in the Bay! Top notch equipment, and a great environment. Mike and his team are very knowledgeable, helpful, encouraging, and welcoming. The gym is clean and comfortable for everyone from beginners to professional athletes.

Fantastic experience: Dropped in from out of town. Awesome facility with incredible equipment and staff. Will definitely return! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Phenomenal space... great people... huge focus on community building

Fantastic experience: Lovely gym with very friendly folk.

Fantastic experience: Great coaching, wonderful space.

Fantastic experience: Made a few friends here!

Fantastic experience: SPS is a gem in the Bay Area fitness community. The coaches are knowledgeable, the facilities are top-tier and the programming is thoughtful and effective.

Fantastic experience: So first off , I gotta say I may be a bit biased since I’ve been a member here since 2017 when I wanted to get serious into power lifting. What set them apart for me? The sense of community, the world class coaches, the location, the equipment and their sense of pride. Tucked away in Oakland’s Jingletown in the other half of the old cotton mill building, SPS has power racks, plenty of platforms for Olympic weight lifting, turf for all your sled, run, and met con needs. SPS is an Eleiko certified gym so all the weights, bumpers, dumbbells, barbells and racks are Eleiko ( there is some Rogue gear as well). The space is pretty big so it takes a lot for it to get busy. You can show up and do your own thing, you can join Sean’s met con class, Brandon’s Olympic weight lifting class, bring your own program or have one of the coaches tailor one to help you reach your goals. With these guys you’re not just throwing weights around, you understanding how your body works, it’s mechanics, and how to really enjoy the sport. You can ease into it or get your a** kicked….it’s up to you. What in my opinion sets these guys apart is their Youth Program. Mentoring kids from the Town and around to become athletes, scholars and entrepreneurs. This Gym gives back to the community that houses it. I’ve been here for awhile and had the privilege to see a lot of kids grow and thrive from the opportunity they get here. last but not least, you got the owner Big Mike. He’s there every day, invested in the community he’s built, invested in the kids he and his team mentor, invested in the athletes ( hard core and beginner) and always makes a point to make the new person feel welcome. It’s hard to feel out of place here because everyone is pretty cool. So yea, come by, do a drop in and see what it’s all about.

Fantastic experience: I trained here at SPS a few years ago and have nothing but good things to say. Top quality facility, coaches, and environment to take your weightlifting to the next level!

Fantastic experience: SPS is the best gym to ever exist. I’ve been in every style of gym and nothing comes close to SPS. The coaching is excellent. The equipment is top notch. The best part of the gym is the owner. Once you meet him, you’ll understand. The competitions ran by SPS are always the best. The competitions are almost like a party in terms of atmosphere. Events are also hosted there for example, The CJ Cummings event. If you want a gym that caters to all, go to SPS!

Fantastic experience: Excellent facility with the best of the best equipment and top notch staff. Environment is welcoming for all fitness levels. Would recommend 10/10.

Fantastic experience: Great gym run by even better people. I have never seen a group of people invest in young lives so genuinely.

Fantastic experience: Been here for a year and a half and everything great! Everybody is nice and lots of positive vibes. Gotten a lot stronger in just the first 2 months, now even stronger than I’ve ever been.

Fantastic experience: I recently competed at SPS Rite of Passage this past weekend. The meet was run smoothly, the environment was energetic, and the staff was very welcoming and professional. This is a top-notch and clean weightlifting facility full of the best and well-maintained Eleiko equipment—platforms, barbells, plates. I’ll definitely come back here again. Thank you, SPS!

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym and space with amazing, friendly and knowledgeable coaches. I learned everything I know about weightlifting at this gym. You won’t find a nicer gym for Olympic weightlifting. Big Mike also puts on the best, high quality and well run weightlifting meets here.

Fantastic experience: We have been a part of the SPS family for over a year!! My son shown in the pictures (first one is from over a year ago), second one is from Jan 2023), has grown so so much confidence, motivation and strength(physically and mentally). His enthusiasm for SPS encouraged 5 of his friends to join the fun! We feel very lucky to have discovered this Oakland hidden gem, our whole family is benefiting from all it has to offer. Powerful space with amazing, engaging coaches that make you feel at home ♥️

Fantastic experience: I have been dropping by SPS for a few years and training with Bianca Robinson for a few more. Training with Bianca has been a life changing experience. When taking the first steps of my fitness journey, Bianca provided a judgment free space that allowed me to feel comfortable acknowledging my weaknesses. Through the years, I have seen the enormous growth of her knowledge base and the confidence with which she applies it. Together we have refined my own growth, giving me a stronger sense of confidence in life! I followed her to SPS, a clean and well organized facility that provides a great environment to develop your own general athleticism or specific skills in powerlifting and olympic weightlifting. I am lucky that I have been able to work with her in increasing my quality of life, even more so in a space that fosters a positive growth oriented environment.

Fantastic experience: Recommend anyone and everyone to the SPS gym. I work with the Robinson’s, Bianca and Sean!! Hey anyone can start at any age. I’m 72 and I believe a good part of my feeling and looking pretty good for my age is attributed to the Robinson’s!!

Fantastic experience: This gym is legit! Best gym in the bay if you’re focused on Olympic lifting. And for recovery, see Jay for the best sports massage, you don’t need to be a member and it’ll keep you moving and avoiding injuries.

Fantastic experience: Best weightlifting gym in the Bay Area, hands down! Decked out in Eleiko equipment, both for Oly and Powerlifting. Great coaches and atmosphere!

Fantastic experience: I brought my children to this gym to take the youth weight lifting class. Amazing coaches, amazing facility. As a parent I appreciate having a safe place for my children to learn. My daughter did her first ever Olympic weightlifting meet at the Rite of Passage when she was 13 years old. The biggest take away is giving daughter confidence that helps her outside of them gym. Thank you SPS coaches!

Fantastic experience: I have been training with Bianca for the last several years (including through 2 pregnancies) and cannot recommend her and the SPS gym highly enough! One of my pregnancies resulted in a major surgery and Bianca helped me regain strength and overcome pain to the point where I feel stronger than I ever have before. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in women’s health and pre/postpartum training and is extremely focused on form and targeted strategies customized to your needs. Not only that, she is a wonderful person and so much fun to spend time with — I always look forward to our sessions. As a former athlete, I’ve worked with a number of trainers over many years and hands down Bianca is the best there is.

Fantastic experience: A great gym to get started, be consistent and keep making high level improvements. They have put together programs for youth and beginning students all the way up to Olympic level athletes. Expect a welcoming and supportive environment that begins with the coaching staff. The staff are all a disciplined and knowledgable group that will help you, and push you to achieve your goals if that's what you need. I'm grateful for all of their assistance with a special thank you to Juliet and her programing for keeping me engaged at 7am every week for the last year. It's helped me be consistent and continue to improve. SPS is a great gym that reflects the best parts of our community.

Fantastic experience: I have been training at SPS for over a year with personal trainer Bianca Robinson and she is AMAZING. I can't recommend her highly enough. She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness, starting with core and pelvis, so that every movement comes from there. Despite having multiple longterm injuries which have prevented me from other traditional fitness classes (in which I quickly exacerbate my issues) Bianca has the ability to work with ALL my injuries, so that I can continue to surf, ski and hike. From my footwear to my daily nutrition to my sleep quality, Bianca has positively influenced my life. I feel strong, more connected to my body, and a sense of well-being that I had lost over the past few years. The SPS gym is great: easy and plentiful safe (free) parking, spacious and clean gym, very friendly folks (of all shapes and sizes) who are committed to fitness.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member of SPS since 2018 and I did Rite of Passage as a 73 kg lifter and still do the Olympic lifts even though I’m old:). Rite of Passage (the comp that SPS hosts annually) is so unique because it’s only for folks doing their first Olympic weightlifting meet, and it was so great to do a first comp in a first rate facility and an awesome supportive crowd. I just saw this year’s Rite of Passage and it motivated and inspired me all over again. I love that SPS has some morning hours to train and has a great kids weightlifting program—seeing kids grow and develop physically and emotionally by training the lifts is super inspiring. Mike the owner is a great guy too and very welcoming. I really hope SPS and Rite of Passage continue to thrive for years to come!

Fantastic experience: Work with Bianca! She’s smart, strong, intuitive, and passionate about helping pre and postpartum bodies be their strongest. I started training with her during my first trimester when I realized my normal weightlifting workouts would need adjustments. She’s helped me through my pregnancy and for the past 1.5 years since giving birth. I’ve worked with many trainers and Bianca is exceptional - she will hone in on the tiniest changes in body position that can completely change the movement and muscle engagement. She debugs my pain, explains why we do any exercise we do, and can adapt our workouts seemingly endlessly if I feel any discomfort. She always asks about the whole of me- how I sleep and eat and feel, in addition to how my body is doing. I feel healthier, stronger, and more confident through working with her.

Fantastic experience: My experience at Speed Power & Strength has been amazing for 6+ years. All the coaches spend a lot of time with their athletes and the community is like no other. I love attending this gym and I highly recommend especially for youth athletes interested in Strength Training.

Fantastic experience: Bianca is AMAZING! I’ve been training with her for several years because of her kindness and expertise. I initially started working with her because she’s a pre/postnatal specialist, but continued seeing her because of her mobility and general fitness knowledge. Not only is Bianca the best, but everyone at the gym has been kind and welcoming.

Fantastic experience: I started seeing Bianca 4 months after giving birth via C-section. I had excruciating back pain and hip pain throughout my pregnancy that continued postpartum. I sought help from pelvic floor physical therapists, bodywork professionals, acupuncturists, chiropractors, spine doctors, and pain medicine and was never able to get any relief from the pain. It wasn't until I started working with Bianca that my pain lessened. With Bianca’s guidance and knowledge, I was able to regain strength in a safe environment. Bianca knew exactly which methods to implement to target and relieve my pain while building strength and teaching me the proper ways to use my body. I’ve continued to see Bianca weekly for the past 10 months and my body feels great. She always knows the best strategy to alleviate my current ailment and guide me through workouts that are tailored to my body. I always leave our sessions feeling so much better!

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym for all things weightlifting related. I’ve been a member for a few years now ever since discovering their Olympic Weightlifting 101 class as a beginner, and I always have a great time when I’m here. This gym has the best equipment hands down (Eleiko all day everyday) - no expense has been spared and everything is always clean and well kept. Whether you are an Olympic style weightlifter, powerlifter, or Crossfitter, or a beginner to strength training, this place has something for you. Most importantly, the coaches all clearly have a wealth of real experience and deep knowledge - Brandon, Sean, Bianca, and Mike are all great people, passionate, and know what they are talking about. You can’t go wrong by training here. My muscles are too big now

Fantastic experience: Do you want to get stronger, faster, and more powerful? Train using premium equipment? Coached by experienced and certified staff? Learn the basics of fitness and movement? Interested in powerlifting? Interested in Olympic weightlifting? Push sleds? Row? Bike? Do all the things to get jacked and tan? SPS got your back. After a handful of drop in sessions, I became a full fledged member in 2019. As a competitive powerlifter, I had three competitions to focus on that year. First, The A7 Raw Challenge at the Arnold in Columbus, Ohio. Next, The World Classic Championship at the IPF in Helsingborg, Sweden. Finally, Raw Nationals at USAPL in Lombard, IL. I knew I needed to train many days and long hours throughout the year. SPS exceeded my expectations. They provided everything I needed to prepare and excel at my sport. I stood on the podium at every single meet that year. My very last meet, I finished in first place, standing at the top of the podium, winning my division at Raw Nationals and qualifying for the 2020 IPF World Classic Championship in Sun City, South Africa. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, IPF cancelled the Championship. I was devastated. The gym also had to temporarily close following mandatory COVID restrictions. Missing the competition was a loss. But what I missed even more was SPS. I missed training. I missed walking in and people calling out your name. I missed the camaraderie. The witty banter. People cheering for each other. Friendly competition. The diverse music choices. The BBQs, potlucks, food truck, and parties. The days where you open the huge roll up door, let the sun in, get your work out AND your tan on. You don’t know what you had until it’s gone. Lucky the gym has since reopened and SPS is still the best place to be. And guess what? You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Go to SPS and find out. I’m living proof! After 6 Nationals, 3 Arnolds, 4 IPF World Championships, and countless local meets…I decided to retire from competitive powerlifting and learn Olympic Weightlifting. Guess what? SPS got you! I’ve been attending the Adult Weightlifting Class with Brandon Chien since the gym reopened. Coach Brandon has been instrumental in helping me transition from years of powerlifting (muscle memory! ) to Olympic weightlifting barbell basics. I was finally able to meet my first goal of snatching 46 kg (101 lbs) with good form and technique. I know that may not seem like much weight for some, but for me, it was an important milestone. Baby steps…it’s just the beginning. Next goal…snatch body weight! So if you’re curious, come give SPS a visit. Stop by and meet the people. Take a tour. Do a drop in. Come check out the upcoming Rite of Passage Weightlifting competition on March 25th; the only competition designed for first time lifters! You can see for yourself, SPS got your back!

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the East Bay. All the trainers are great and emphasize a personalized approach. Before working with my trainer Sean, I was a bit intimated by the weight room. With proper technique and more control of my body, lifting at the gym is now one of my favorite hobbies.

Fantastic experience: I like this gym, there is different types of equipment that you don't see in usual commercial gyms (24 hr, city sports, planet fitness) that I believe we need more of in other gyms. The employees there are welcoming, you can feel the passion for fitness by seeing how hard they workout, and their enthusiasm as they coach other members.

Fantastic experience: You cannot find a better gym with better people than SPS. Owner Mike Jenkins is not only a former weightlifter but an amazing student that focuses on care for his athletes, ethical and superior standards and is just simply put, good people. The gym is state of the art and meticulously cared for… but make sure to clean up after yourself or you will never live it down. Go to this gym and tell Mike that Sandra sent you.

Fantastic experience: Tl;dr - SPS gym is THE best gym in the country with the best equipment, coaching staff, atmosphere, and most importantly, the most welcoming for anyone at any level to train. Long Story I have been doing Weight training for a couple of years now, and I got to know about SPS with my daughter, who is doing Olympic weightlifting and got introduced to the gym. Since then, I have had all the good things about this gym. Atmosphere You can see veteran Weightlifters to just started to learn about weightlifting newcomers, youth weightlifters, powerlifters, cross-training members, national record holders, Olympic medallions, and best-in-the-class coaches in this facility. I have been to many gyms in my life, and I have never gone to a more welcoming gym, both in terms of the coaching staff and the members, than SPS. This gym will make you comfortable anywhere you are on the journey, and you can be yourself. Coaching Staff The head coach Mike Jenkins (a.k.a. Big Mike) is one of the most humble and caring individuals I’ve ever met. He will go to amazing lengths to make sure you get what you want and even more. Coach Sean, Coach Bianca, Coach Jay, Coach Ray and Coach Brandon are also one of the best you can find. They will make sure to help you with anything you want and make you comfortable. Coach Brandon taught me the fundamentals of Weightlifting and to this date those concepts have been really helpful for me. Equipment SPS is an Eleiko certified training facility. Everything you see there across 12(?) platforms are all world-class barbells, plates, platforms, squat stands, jerk blocks, etc. SPS also has one of the best competition Weightlifting platforms in the country. For cross training, SPS has all Rogue and top of the line equipment. Lift Us Big Mike also started the movement to help youth get into Olympic weightlifting through the Lift Us program and had created many national champions in both girls and boys groups between the ages of 10 and 17. This program has enabled so many young kids to channel their energy and build a long-lasting life passion. My daughter has been training with Lift Us for a couple of years now, and this was a fantastic experience. Coach Bianca is amazing with the youth athletes and has helped these young kids, both girls, and boys, to qualify for the nationals and create champions. All the coaches, coach Jay, coach Sean, and coach Brandon are amazing at coaching the kids. Competitions No one, I mean no one, will do local meets better than SPS. SPS started “Right of Passage” to help first-time weightlifters showcase their skills. Right of passage introduced and built confidence for many weightlifters over the years. SPS also organizes other local meets (like the PWA championships); no one is so organized, well equipped, or well-run as how SPS does it. Overall, SPS is a fantastic facility also located in an amazing place. But, most importantly, what matters is the people and the community I interact with. And, SPS made me and my kids feel welcomed. If you are considering doing weight-training, cross-training, or even have young kids wanting to get into Weightlifting, try out SPS. Big Mike and the coaching staff will be there to help you.

Fantastic experience: I love this gym!! Huge facility with top quality equipment. 16 Weightlifting platforms and 6 squat/bench stands for powerlifting. Large turf area with a big rig. Massage room in the back too. They always bump the best jams. Everyone is so cool there. I do the strength metcon clauses with Sean (metSean) they have water all the time. It’s actually so delicious. Two showers and one mega shower. And a massage room. Clean towels. They have rowers and assault bikes and sleds and boxes and weights and med balls and eleiko everything. Highly recommend this gym if you are in the area and need to drop in or if you are looking for a new home gym in the area. They also have amazing youth programs.

Fantastic experience: I'm not one to usually leave a review but for SPS, I had to. Every coach I've worked with is fantastic and they truly care about your individual workout goals and progress. And while I'm not a regular/monthly member, every time I drop in for a workout, I feel welcomed into their community. This also has to be one of the nicest gyms I've ever been to. Equipment is competition level throughout.

Fantastic experience: This is the best gym I've ever been to! Hence probably why I've been coming here for years. They got the best equipment. The community is pretty great! The staff are quite handsome! They got it ALL!

Fantastic experience: DON'T THINK - SIGN UP & SHOW UP!! Best free weight gym in the Bay Area SPS offers the best Bay Area gym experience for olympic & powerlifting & mobility training, plus phenomenal coaching and an ego-free and welcoming environment fit for seasoned lifters and total newbies! And the space has every possible setup & accessory you could need for your free or bodyweight endeavors, without the crowds that you'd see at another gym like the Y. Big Mike - the owner and founder - is a wonderful human who makes everything run smoothly & has a wealth of lifting knowledge. Sean - MetCon class leader & lifting guru - is hilarious and will kick your butt with a smile on your face. Brandon - oly class leader & mobility guru - runs awesome twice-weekly oly sessions that work for folks who have never touched a barbell all the way up to competitive lifters. Every other coach I've interacted with has been similarly wise, generous with their time, and kind af. $250/mth is nothing for the incredible value I get out of my membership and sessions at SPS, and I hope the organization lives on forever!! None of the ego & attitude you'd see at places like Cal Strength, with all of the same resources.

Fantastic experience: The best! Love what they stand for and the quality of training, and of course, especially our coach Brandon

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for a place that will help you feel a part of a community whether you're a beginner or an expert competitor, this is the place. The staff have impeccable credentials and personalities to match. This is one of the most caring fitness communities I have known because the caring starts with the mission of the gym. It's fantastic seeing people of all ages and all levels getting the same attention. Kudos to everyone that makes this THE place to focus your fitness journey

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, leadership of head person and staff. Clean environment with amazing equipment to be the best you can be

Fantastic experience: While on vacation in CA, my wife and I visited this gym and had no regrets. Even though we are up there in age, the coaches made you relax by tailoring the workouts to your needs. The gym is also spacious and well equipped. Loved it….

Fantastic experience: This place is phenomenal!! Started going a couple years ago and have always felt welcome and encouraged and have grown so much as an athlete. Super supportive and knowledgeable all around and Coach Sean is a total babe so ya know ;)

Fantastic experience: This is where you want to go when you want a serious workout with goofy people. Sean and Brandon are excellent at tailoring your experience to your goals and current level and communicating things in a unique way. Not to mention that the space itself if also gorgeous and welcoming. It's also so great to watch Mike and Bianca work with the youth athletes. They're definitely training some future champions there!

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t ask for a better gym! Great hours and they always have coaches on site when they’re open. Membership bill comes in in the same day every month and the price never changes. They will even pause it for you if you’re going to be out of town or on vacation for an extended period of time so you’re not paying for something your not using. There’s a reason 99% of the reviews are 5 stars!!

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t ask for a better gym! Great hours and they always have coaches on site when they’re open. Membership bill comes in in the same day every month and the price never changes. They will even pause it for you if you’re going to be out of town or on vacation for an extended period of time so you’re not paying for something your not using. There’s a reason 99% of the reviews are 5 stars!!

Fantastic experience: My experience with SPS has been incredibly positive. My weightlifting friends recommended this place and I'm glad they did. Not only do they have the latest equipment but the staff is top-notch. Kristin is great to work with. For myself, I like hard workouts and SPS delivers. I would recommend SPS to anyone, whether you're serious about tough, full-body workouts or just a beginner.

Fantastic experience: Went to see a weightlifting comp. Nice gym to go to, if you live in Oakland.

Fantastic experience: I love the coaches at Speed Power Strengh, love the atmosphere of this place.

Fantastic experience: Love the community and atmosphere of this place. Would highly recommend to anyone who’s interested in conditioning. Love the personalized programming.

Fantastic experience: The space is amazing. Great place to train, elite coaches, and people. Upda