Norse Compound Gym

Fantastic experience: Joined Norse recently after getting tired of trying to fight for limited equipment and dealing with the obnoxious crowds that big box gyms often bring. This place has been awesome. All the equipment that strength athletes could ask for, never overcrowded, and a great vibe across the board. Also love what their brand stands for which is an added bonus.

Fantastic experience: Not just the best gym in Concord, it’s the ONLY real gym in Concord. Plenty of racks, platforms and weights available. There’s a great culture here among the small community of lifters looking to improve themselves.

Fantastic experience: This isn’t your ordinary gym! This gym is hardcore but at the same time convenient. It is host to some of the strongest people I know but also the nicest….They really know how to make you feel like a part of a family and community. Tons of equipment to select from and even some that most would consider unorthodox!

Fantastic experience: As a woman I always feel welcome and safe when I'm at the compound. The equipment selection rivals any large franchise and I have had great success with the personal trainer program they offer

Fantastic experience: It’s been years since I joined a gym. Relocated and Norse was super close, and exactly like the gyms of yore I grew up around except cleaner, lol. I didn’t think I would be able to find anything close that and definitely didn’t want to go big box gym again. Just joined but so far everyone has been kind and supportive! Fate, maybe. Destiny, likely. New Saga, definitely!!

Fantastic experience: I just joined recently but already love this place! I had previously been a member of a franchise gym and got tired of them not having the right equipment for a proper workout and clientele that didn't take working out seriously. This place is far from fancy but that's exactly what I need - a gym that focuses on the workout and none of the excess. You won't find any spa treatments here or even mirrors. But you will find the tools you need to help reach your deadlift and squat goals. Finally I look forward to going to the gym again!

Fantastic experience: After years at commercial gyms I was blessed to have a friend tell me of Norse. 1- Epic vibes of strength, 2- community, 3- never really over crowded since it's 24/7, 4- instructions on best lifting form without judgement, 5- encouragement, 6- amazing gear that actually crosses over to my extreme sports and not just lifting.. or my daily clothing 7- great supplements, 8- music that fuels you. Honestly I grew up lifting.. at gyms where people would randomly walk up and comment on outfits, my size, my abilities.. that doesn't happen here. What they do, if you need a spot, they are there. They will watch your form without creeping you out as a female. They will encourage you and never make you feel like you have failed. If you do miss a lift.. they critique it physically by what you may have done.. lost your shoulders or your core. And then they encourage you through doing it again. Do you have to speak up sometimes to build friendships.. yes. Why? Because they go in focused.. they don't go in to beat up on others or judge. When you let your guard down, you build a family.. When I am moving and my travel restrictions in house searches are my church and gym.. you know you found the RIGHT gym.

Fantastic experience: There’s a difference between someone “who goes to the gym”, and someone “who works out”. Norse makes the difference very clear. With many friendly members who keep the gym space friendly and clean. I’ve only meet about 8 other members, but i guarantee all of them would have gave me excellent workout advise.

Fantastic experience: Amazing Gym! Great environment! Has everything you need for any type of lifting!!

Fantastic experience: Honestly, this is the best gym i’ve been at. Everybody here treats you like family.

Fantastic experience: I have called this place my gym for over three years now. It’s been an amazing experience. I’ve always been treated with respect and dignity. My trainer, Lauren always works with me around any modifications I may need. She answers my questions promptly and she supports me wherever I am physically or mentally. She sets challenges for me because she knows I can achieve them. Everyone at this gym sees and honors strength- whether it be physical, emotional, or mental. Everyone challenges and supports each other, wherever we are.

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best gym I have ever been a part of. Everyone here wants you to improve and do better. The equipment is extremely high quality and there is a lot of unique equipment so your workout will never get boring.

Fantastic experience: It's an amazing place . It's got great energy the guys that run this place put alot of heart and soul into Norse

Fantastic experience: I was an out-of-towner looking for a gym with freeweights and barbells. Excellent and well kept facility that specializes in strength training, powerlifting, and strongman sports. Boxing and kickboxing equipment for variety are also offered. I'll take this place over a commercial gym anytime I'm in the area.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere! Amazing motivation from other members even if you don’t know them or they don’t know you. It’s a family away from family here. All the equipment you could ever imagine and support from fellow lifters is there if you need it. I highly recommend stopping by here if you’re new in town or tired of the salesmen in these chain gyms.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of the group fitness classes for over a year now and I cannot imagine going anywhere else to reach my fitness goals. I’ve built muscle, lost over 30 pounds. I’ve gained more confidence and got my energy back. I’ve set and achieved goals I never thought I would reach and I continue to set new ones. It’s tough, it’s grueling. The coaches here know their stuff, are patient, insist on proper form, and are the best at encouraging you to get where you want to go. The class members really become like family. I don’t want any other gym.

Fantastic experience: My first time visiting this location, and I wasn't disappointed at all. They have loads of equipment & strongman tools, and the employees were very helpful. The Compound also has 24/7 access for members which helps out immensely if you have a busy schedule. I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone looking for a good place to work out in the area, and I would also recommend Lauren if you need an awesome trainer.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere and close family community

Fantastic experience: I have been training at this gym since march of this year. This gym by far has the best community and mindset for strength training on this side of the greater charlotte area. It is a fully outfitted gym with rogue equipment and racks, along with specialty equipment for targeted accessory training such as buffalo and safety squat bars, to strongman equipment with a variety of atlas stones, farmers walk implements, and yoke carry training equipment to provide variety in your training routine. Andy and Clint are both excellent people committed to seeing the gym succeed, and are always more than helpful with any questions you have, no matter how dumb you may think they are. If you are looking for a local gym with 24/7 access with great equipment and excellent gym culture, then look no further.

Fantastic experience: I love this gym! They have been so welcoming and have been so good about working with me through my journey. This is by far the best gym that I have been part of. They've really created a community within the gym and I love it!

Fantastic experience: You'll never find a better gym, you'll never find better people to encourage you. The energy of this place and the enthusiasm of its people will influence you to strive and strengthen yourself into a better you. I'm obsessed with this gym and its equipment that it offers. The merchandise is badass and the people who wear and Sport them are even badasser. So what are you waiting for go check em out!

Fantastic experience: Members treated me as a friend on day 1. The staff and members here are creating a culture not seen in most gym/training facilities. Everyone works together because we all have similar goals. They host great strength events with an atmosphere that is unmatched. I am proud to call the owner, coaches, and members friends.

Fantastic experience: To put it succinctly, Norse is the best gym ever. It has everything you need to get bigger and stronger. Whether you’re a seasoned strongman, powerlifter, or just starting out and want to surround yourself with a supportive community, this is the place for you.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, love the music and being able to go after I get off work at 2am. Edit: I am still going to this gym, a year later, still a great gym that i would still highly recommend. Andy is committed to making the gym the best it can possibly be. I have seen more and better equipment being added to improve the experience and make working out both fun and effective. So, all in all if you are looking for a great gym, that is locally owned and with a great atmosphere and variety of equipment, look no further and join! The icing on the cake is that the price is comparable to most real gyms (planet fitness doesn't count, obviously) in the area.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training here since the fall of last year and I love it. I’ve gotten to know the majority of other members all while getting increasingly stronger. The atmosphere is great and having an owner like Andy makes the gym that much better. It’s not just a gym but a community. It’s the place I can go to after class to unwind and complain about my day to others while getting a good training session in. You’ll blink and hours have gone by.

Fantastic experience: This is the best gym in all of NC. It’s a great environment and it is surrounded by lots of experienced lifters who are always helping out the newcomers. The owner Andy is a super down to earth guy. They have a line of clothing and gear also that is super awesome as well. If you are ever in the area you should definitely check it out and see why it’s the number one powerlifting/strongman gym in North Carolina.

Fantastic experience: Great place to work out! Friendly and helpful people. All fitness levels are welcome. Get with a group workout and push yourselves.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely the best facility I've had the pleasure to train at. Andy and Clint are great people and are always happy to help out with anything you need. Whether its strongman or powerlifting or just getting healthier, you cant go wrong going here. I make over an hour commute at least once a week to train here just because I love the atmosphere and culture this place breeds. I would go every day if I was able to.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, great equipment, friendly helpful members, awesome atmosphere to train in. 100% recommend whether you're new to powerlifting or have been for years.

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing gym!! Doesn’t matter if you’re just starting your fitness journey or if you’ve been on it for a while. Everyone is kind and helpful and wants to see you succeed. 11/10 would recommend this gym to anyone and everyone.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the area! True strength facility with a lot of varying free weights for different styles of lifting including tons of strongman equipment!

Fantastic experience: The Norse Compound is home to some terrific equipment for strongman and powerlifting. More importantly, there is a great atmosphere of no BS training where everyone is unanimous agreement that the object is to improve everyday. Additional perks include ample parking, 24 hr access, and a downtown location that is near many restaraunts... cuz you're wanna feast after training there.

Fantastic experience: Great place to get Strong! Andy provides a place to get your workout in, even as a guest, it's loud, a ton of energy and like minded people that want to improve themselves. If you're serious about lifting, this is the place to be

Fantastic experience: Honestly this is a dope gym. As a powerlifter it is a great environment for me to learn and to lift with other people. The owners are on top of everything. And they're interactive with all the different communities. From powerlifting to strongman to just general fitness even seminars and their own competitions. They truly do it all. Plus the equipment is top notch.

Fantastic experience: A perfect 10 star rating!!! I'm very serious! This is the perfect gym to train at. They have it all from benching to squatting to strongman competition equipment. It's a very fun, amazing and chill environment. Every single person who goes here is beyong awesome and nice. Everyone here wants to get better and they want YOU to get better too. Everyone is welling to help you out. Andy the gym owner is top notch!! I have been looking for a place to left since high school and this is the place!!! Trust me you'll LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!

Fantastic experience: Perfect for any level of lifter....from casual, to strongman, to powerlifting, to olympic style weightlifting. Everything you need is there. Great atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: There is no better place in the area to train for whatever the hell it is you're training for. The Compound has all the right equipment and 24/7 access means you can train whenever is best for you. The atmosphere is excellent -- everyone is here to get better and they want you to get better as well. As long as you have the same attitude you'll fit right in.

Fantastic experience: Norse Compound is a breath of fresh air to a community that is in need of just what they offer. The facility is always clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is very encouraging. The owner Andy is a very knowledge man on everything fitness and the equipment to use for these activities. If you’re in the market to step up your regular routine and the other gyms, this is your place. Thank you to coming to our community and being an improvement!

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym. No cable machines or unneeded "new" fancy equipment. If you want to get strong and be around strong will and strong minded people this is the gym for you. Best gym I've ever been a member of.

Fantastic experience: My son and I joined Norse Compound six weeks ago. I have been to a few gyms over 10 years. Norse Compound is by far the best place I have been. Andy & Brendan knows their stuff. The community there is amazing so much knowledge weather you are just starting out or have been working out a long time you can learn something new. Everyone is happy to help a very supportive. I would recommend Norse Compound to anyone who is serious about fitness and want to see changes with their body for all their hard work!!!!!

Fantastic experience: If you wanna get strong with some good people and really nice equipment this is the place to go. There's metal on the radio, steel to lift and no BS involved.

Fantastic experience: The only place you should be training at in this area. This place is f-ing magical. I grew 3 inches, added 50lbs to my deadlift, and learned 6 languages after only visiting this place for an hour. In all seriousness you're doing yourself an injustice if you don't chexk this place out. The best equipment, a very knowledgeable owner, and the type of environment you need to be in to get real results.

Fantastic experience: If you are into powerlifting this place is for you!!!!! 24/7 POWER!!!! Great equipment & positive atmosphere!!!! #1 powerlifting gym in Concord!!!!!

Fantastic experience: Awesome facility! My son-in-law is my trainer, so he, my daughter, and myself all joined Norse Compound and love it! I really enjoy working with free weights, and while I'm not the strongest person by any means, this gym is definitely a place I can grow with! I'm 50 years old, and everyone here at Norse Compound is helpful and encouraging! Stop by and work out once, and you'll be hooked!

Fantastic experience: The beasts of all gyms . Has Top notch equipment, awesome atmosphere and 24/7 access. If you are looking for an awesome place to train come here. Just do it.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym with a great atmosphere for people who are serious about strength training. The owner is a good guy who isn't above talking to every one who enters as if you are a friend.

Fantastic experience: Small but has everything you would need for some good strength training! Slowly acquiring strongman equipment which is perfect when I'm out of town and need to train for my next comps. Super excited to return, definitely a must if you're in the area!(:

Fantastic experience: By far best gym I've ever been a part of. Great competitive atmosphere, as well as motivation and knowledge from other members. Highly recommended!!

Fantastic experience: Drove 7 hours from Columbus Ohio to train at the Compound. I wouldn't drive 5 minutes to a LA Fitness but I'll drive 7 hours to train at the Compound. The Norse Compound has everything you need to get stronger and more. Amazing environment and a great group of people. If you are in the Concord/ Charlotte area and are not training at the Norse Compound you are making a big mistake.

Fantastic experience: One gym to rule them all. Absolutely the greatest gym in the Concord AND Charlotte area. Literally brand new, high-end equipment. The environment places emphasis on powerlifting and strength. However, every goal seems to be encouraged; you will find no better place to improve yourself mentally and physically.

Fantastic experience: Amazing facility! Monolift, multiple racks, competition bench, GHR, deadlift platforms, everything you need for a great lifting session, especially for a gym that just opened. The environment is amazing, plenty of room to get your dynamic warm ups in, and the owner accommodates to his members to the best of his ability. You suggest it, and he does his best to implement it if its reasonable. Powerlifter's heaven! :)