Proving Grounds Strength & Konditioning

Experiencia fantástica: Very nice gym with a classic, old school gym feel. Tons of high end equipment for weightlifting, powerlifting, and strongman as well as unique equipment like fatbells, full kettlebell sets, and a huge number of Atlas stones. Highly recommend this place for serious strength athletes

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent gym, nice people, great for heavy lifting, cardio and everything in-between.

Experiencia fantástica: Great gym. Good variety of equipment. Very spacious

Experiencia fantástica: Awesome gym with everything you need, super lowkey not crowded just a great space to get a workout in. Definitely compound and serious lifter oriented, seems like they offer private training as well.

Experiencia fantástica: Great strongman/strength and conditioning gym for only $50 per month. Open 24 hours by keycard, which is clutch. No treadmills or ellipticals in here but plenty of room to walk or jog in the hallway of the russell. Very industrial vibe, obviously. Wide array of strongman equipment like farmers handles, axel bars, yoke, sleds, atlas stones, circus dumbbells, etc. Also olympic bars and plates and powerlifting plates with heavy benches. This place is not crowded. If you’re a novice lifter you might need someone to guide you. If you know what you’re doing already and need a place to train anytime, this place is pretty dope.

Experiencia fantástica: I dropped in tonight to check out the space. It has all the equipment you need for barbell (olympic and power) and WODs. It's a functional space. The stationary equipment is dated but safe. For the price, it's a good deal. The information on the website is not accurate - the gym offers no classes at this point. There were 2 other people there around 6pm. There is a space to change clothes and a bathroom down the hallway.

Experiencia fantástica: This is a great, welcoming and fully stacked gym. Super comfortable spot to work on strength, mobility and stability around other focused and friendly people. Really feels like a community as you walk in. 24/7 means there are plenty of hours in the day to get some alone time if that's your thing.

Experiencia fantástica: Love this gym. It has everything you need + more. My favorite place to work out in Detroit.

Experiencia fantástica: I joined Proving Grounds a little over a month ago after leaving a much more crowded chain gym and have no intentions of ever looking back. Mike and everyone at PGSK have been incredibly helpful and accommodating when called upon. The gym itself has everything you need to focus on building strength and even some stuff you didn’t know you wanted. It never feels crowded even in peak hours, and maintains a vibe of being a place people go to put in work.

Experiencia fantástica: Highly recommend the gym, has everything you need. I talked to Mike and he offered a free guest pass since I was just visiting from out of town.

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic Gym. I was visiting Michigan w my girlfriend, and just wanted to throw around some big weights, and this was perfect. Called Owner, Mike, and he said just walk on in. They have everything you need. Free weight, Kbs, sandbags, tires, and more. Will definitely come back.

Experiencia fantástica: Great gym in the city, highly recommend

Experiencia fantástica: This gym is a hidden gem. I was looking for a place to do some Olympic lifting while visiting Detroit and PGSK was perfect. It’s not easy to find, but Mike was accommodating, friendly and helpful. Detroit has been full of fun surprises and this gym was one of my favourite parts of my weekend in this city.

Experiencia fantástica: I have worked out at this gym a few times now. So far I have had an amazing experience. The gym building is smaller but luckily it never seems to be over packed with people. All of the equipment they have is great quality… seems like they have everything someone would need to get in shape plus more

Experiencia fantástica: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality A1 gym for all types of fitness goals. I like this place since it is gritty and has some hard to find equipment equipment, most gyms don't have strongman equipment or specialized bars.

Experiencia fantástica: This place has everything you need and more. The onwer is very kind and trusting and the customers have great gym etiquette. Best part: it's 24/7!

Experiencia fantástica: Atmosphere is more like a garage gym, but that's what I was looking for. I'm mainly focused on powerlifting and it has everything that I need and almost everything that I would want. Nice benches, plenty of squat racks, variety of bars, dumbbells, kettlebells, fatbells. If you're into strongman, you can find most of the equipment you would need: atlas stones, sandbags, kegs, Husafell stone, farmer's carry, axel barbell, logs... If you're into any of the strength sports, you will find what you need here. It's open 24/7 once you get a key card. Honestly, I'm usually one of only a few people there when I can fit it in. My interactions with others have been informative and positive. I've been able to record my lifts with no problems.

Experiencia fantástica: When visiting Detroit for a few months this summer, Proving Grounds was my lifeline. This is everything you want in a gym and nothing you don't; PGSK is fairly priced, no nonsense, has keycard access and amazing equipment, and is never packed. If you find yourself in Detroit and need to pray to the iron gods, this is the gym for you. Call Mike and make it happen!

Experiencia fantástica: Really really cool gym in Detroit. It’s got that grungy, no-nonsense powerlifting/strongman feel that you dont find in commercial gyms. That being said, the atmosphere isn’t intimidating at all. This is where you go to get stronger - whether you’re relatively new to weight lifting or seasoned competitive power lifter. They have all the equipment you could want (and it’s the best equipment around). Tired of the benches at commercial gyms? Go here. You want atlas stones and other strong man equipment? This is the place for you.

Experiencia fantástica: Positive: Professionalism , Quality If you’re in Detroit and are looking for a serious place to lift with solid equipment for all variations of lifting style, this is your spot. Not to mention everyone here is friendly and respectful! Old school, all American training mentality here

Experiencia fantástica: Positive: Communication , Professionalism Has an awesome variety of equipment for weight training and powerlifting. Also has a ton of kettlebells which hasn't been the easiest thing for me to find at gyms lately. The equipment is in great condition, you can tell that everyone who goes here cares about the place. Owners are very friendly and easy to communicate with too.

Experiencia fantástica: Very wel equipped for powerlifting and Crossfit. A personal feel, also Mike himself is very involved and responsive. Also 24 hours access is an amazing feature to have for working professionals.

Experiencia fantástica: Do you like garage style gyms? Do you like 24/7 access? Do you want to start every workout by walking through an industrial center so you can feel like you’re secretly training to fight the man who killed your partner like you’re some kind of salty vice cop from the 80’s? Then this is the gym for you.

Experiencia fantástica: Really cool place. I tried for a day and decided to get a membership. Lots of barbell racks is the main selling point for me. Beginners would definitely want to take some of the classes classes… it’s not staffed 24/7 so there’s no one there to help you with technique or anything.

Experiencia fantástica: Positive: Quality I like the atmosphere of this gym and it has all of the equipment I need!

Experiencia fantástica: Please don’t tell anyone how great this gym is or it will get too crowded

Experiencia fantástica: If you’re in the Detroit area and looking for a gym this is the spot. Tons of equipment for anyone interested in powerlifting/olympic weightlifting, however if you’re a regular weightlifter such as myself this gym is also perfect that or any type of training really. They have all the basic equipment as well as some cool and useful pieces that I’ve never seen at other gyms. Mike is awesome and very easy to get a hold of. The other members are super nice and welcoming. Great gym atmosphere.

Experiencia fantástica: If you’re serious about lifting this is the spot for you. Supportive members and ownership is very responsive. This gym has everything you need for a great lifting session.

Experiencia fantástica: Positive: Quality This gym has everything you’ll need and more than you might know to do with. It’s exceptionally organized and very well kept. Great place to get your work out if you’re strength training.

Experiencia fantástica: Loved it! The equipment/attachment selection was awesome. Had all of the bar types and lifting equipment for everyone from a power lifter to a body builder to a cross fitter. The building was a little sketch but it has a really great gym rat feel. Definately will be coming back here if im ever in Detroit again.

Experiencia fantástica: Was in Detroit for a few days and found this gym. Fantastic place for strength, conditioning, powerlifting and rehab. We found everything we needed at this gym. Many thanks to Mike, Justin and all the others who helped us out. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. We will be contacting you again the next time we are in Detroit!

Experiencia fantástica: This place was absolutely killer! Stopped in on a short trip through Michigan and blown away with the diversity of equipment, definitely will be back again on another trip through! Mike, the owner, you're an absolute beauty; keep doing what you're doing with this gym!

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic place to train! They have everything you need (including an impressive and complete set of competition kettlebells...if you compete in bells, this is your gym!). They allow gym chalk (so they’re a proper training ground, not just a selfie studio). And the owner couldn’t be nicer. I was visiting from out of town and he went out of his way to make sure I had access when I needed it. 100% recommend. Hands down one of my favourite gyms.

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent gym, plenty of equipment for various styles of training. People are friendly, 24 hour access very convenient.

Experiencia fantástica: The classes are great and everyone is very accommodating!!

Experiencia fantástica: I see everyone is raving of this place. But is it just for crossfit and body building. I want to lose and tone. I don't want my body super masculine.

Experiencia fantástica: I'm loving Coach Allan's barbell class so far! (every Tuesday and Thursday!)

Experiencia fantástica: Great friendly and affordable. Vanessa's classes are the best!

Experiencia fantástica: I moved states away and tried to call and email to tell them I need this cancelled, there's no way to cancel this and they don't tell you how. Screw this place, I'm out 200 dollars and have no way to contact them. EDIT: The website contact section was not working, after reaching out to them on Facebook they were able to validate my account and work with me to cancel billing. They were very friendly and understanding, thanks!

Experiencia fantástica: Really good gym for Olympic weightlifters, powerlifters, strongmen/women, bodybuilding, and CrossFit (and general strength and conditioning). Location may be a bit hard to find. Park in the parking lot and go through the door (with the number 1608). Walk down a long hallway and it will be doors 129 and 131 on your left hand side. I would recommend emailing or calling first so you don’t show up if the gym is empty and locked which can happen sometimes at non-regular hours.

Experiencia fantástica: Best gym around Detroit, come check it out.

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely love this place and the members. It truly has a family feel here. Gym is 24/7 keyed access and has most of the powerlifting and strongman equipment you'll ever need to train plus equipment for conditioning as well.

Experiencia fantástica: Great owner with a great atmosphere of people to lift with. They have everything you need for every strength sport. Doesn't get any better than this!

Experiencia fantástica: Great playground for any and all fitness levels.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing gym lots of freedom and equipment. Perfect for powerlifter, crossfitters, and Bodybuilders alike

Experiencia fantástica: Lots of strongman equipment, good atmosphere, great supportive members and 24 he keyed access. Love this place.

Experiencia fantástica: Tremendous facility, a huge variety of equipment, and dedicated and friendly members. Definitely the best gym I've ever joined, and I've been a member of many.

Experiencia fantástica: Love this place! They break the workouts down for you and allow people to work at their own pace/level. I love the structure and the visuals. Coaches are great for helping you through movements and teaching correct form! Overall great place.

Experiencia fantástica: Great people, and great workouts and fun times. What more do you need

Experiencia fantástica: My favorite place to lift. Great atmosphere and equipment. Super supportive environment for men and women. No gym-bros :)