based on 76 reviews
Gym is amazing and feels very welcoming if your a powerlifter this a absolute perfect gym for you eleiko plates and powerlifting bar ipf clips everything!! 10/10
Best place to train! So many squat and bench racks you'll never have to wait. Lots of members train to compete so very motivating to be in there. Get some top notch technique coaching while you're there to make sure you're doing it right.
Great gym, owners are great people. Equipment is nice and, gym has a great atmosphere.
Great gym with friendly, welcoming atmosphere and plenty of equipment. I’ve never had to wait for a bench, squat rack, or deadlift station.
I moved from California to train at this gym coming from a bodybuilding gym that had powerlifting equipment constantly waiting for a combo rack or monolift and not having enough kilos to share. Primal even at its peak hours I can still find a place to bench squat or deadlift and I’ve never had to compete for kilo plates primal has more than enough! The vibes are immaculate so many great friends e... More
I moved from California to train at this gym coming from a bodybuilding gym that had powerlifting equipment constantly waiting for a combo rack or monolift and not having enough kilos to share. Primal even at its peak hours I can still find a place to bench squat or deadlift and I’ve never had to compete for kilo plates primal has more than enough! The vibes are immaculate so many great friends everyone’s happy to help you along your journey. Less
2 years in the gym and I didn’t start getting stronger until I came here. Must be a sign right? Friendly and supportive atmosphere!
Top Shelf. Great equipment. Has lots of heavy plates including bumper plates. They also have specialty equipment like a sauna and a reverse hyper. The owners are knowledgeable, friendly, present and available to help and train. The place has a sense of community and a bumping playlist. I couldn't ask for more from a gym.
These guys are willing to help and gave great direction when i needed it. Thank you.
most friendly environment ever, everyone is welcoming, from the staff to the regular goers
Def my favorite place to be in San Antonio. The owners are super sweet, the gym has all the equipment I want/need for training, the other members are friendly and inviting, and the fridge has good drinks. I really can’t ask for much more.
Here for a friend in the powerlifting meet. Great atmosphere. Very friendly.
We’ve hosted powerlifting meets at Primal Strength & Performance, and I must say it’s a wonderful facility! They have everything you could need in a gym… lots of accessory machines, equipment for strength training, sauna, shower, cardio, and more. The people are super welcoming. I highly recommend!
Super clean and nice equipment. One of the nicest powerlifting gyms I’ve been to.
Love the people .. owners are amazing people … always so helpful and willing to give back to the lifting community!! My home away from home
Best strength training gym in San Antonio. All of the members are ready to help you reach your potential and the equipment is unmatched.
Outstanding gym environment. If you're an elite or novice powerlifter, Primal Strength & Performance is for you. The gym members are friendly, courteous and helpful. I hope to see you there!💪🏾💯
Whether you are just wanting to get started in strength training and regular workouts, or you are a seasoned powerlifter, Primal has the best powerlifting equipment around. Not to mention a great encouraging atmosphere!
Primal is an amazing facility to train at. They specialize in powerlifting with all the competition equipment you could possibly ask for. But even if you're not a powerlifter, you'll be in a fantastic place for general strength training. You'll be training along side world class lifters who are a wealth of knowledge and willing to share their wisdom with you.
More than "just a another gym." Blake and Shelby are great! The transformation I have seen from Alex and the pain relief has been life changing.
Great gym! I love the people here and the equipment is top tier for whatever your goals are
This is a wonderful place to workout. Friendly, knowledgeable, professional and motivational. I know I’m in great hands when I’m working out here.
Top notch equipment
I have been extremely impressed with Primal Strength and Performance. I never thought I would need a personal trainer, but having Blake available to me has allowed me to really step up my game!
Best gym with the best community. Been here since opening day, they constantly expand annd make improvements, and I don’t plan on moving.
Excellent gym & high quality, professional manual therapy
I love Primal! Blake and Shelby have created a fantastic and supportive place where athletes of all levels can lift and train. The equipment is top notch and the people are amazing. Can’t recommend Primal enough!
Primal is the premier powerlifting gym in San Antonio. The gym culture is like no other gym I have ever been to. The community is friendly and encouraging, and there is no shortage of experienced lifters willing to help anyone that asks for it.
If you walk with the lame you’ll develop a limp, but if you train at Primal you’ll become a beast. Truly one of the best gyms in San Antonio with excellent staff and a wonderful training environment. You won’t regret training here.
The gym has everything you could ever want for powerlifting. The staff is super friendly and super helpful. The members are incredibly generous in giving their time to help if you have any questions. If you’re in San Antonio this is a must visit gym, you won’t be disappointed!
Great for anyone from powerlifters to someone who is into general fitness. We moved out to San Antonio from California specifically for my husband to train out of this gym and I must say it has been 100% worth it! The owners are very involved in the gym and have created a community for all members! No matter who you are this gym makes you feel welcomed. The gym is so organized and clean. Also hu... More
Great for anyone from powerlifters to someone who is into general fitness. We moved out to San Antonio from California specifically for my husband to train out of this gym and I must say it has been 100% worth it! The owners are very involved in the gym and have created a community for all members! No matter who you are this gym makes you feel welcomed. The gym is so organized and clean. Also huge plus they have great A/C and fans 😊 Less
every single time i walk through those gym doors i am greeted with love! 🙏🏽
Best powerlifting facility in San Antonio. Great ownership and community as well.
Absolutely love primal gym! The owners Blake and Shelby are warm and welcoming. The gym is always clean and I love that they have multiple clean restrooms! The equipment is great if you’re looking for powerlifting and bodybuilding specific stuff. All around great vibes and other lifters there are super friendly and always willing to give spots and offer encouragement! They also host great powe... More
Absolutely love primal gym! The owners Blake and Shelby are warm and welcoming. The gym is always clean and I love that they have multiple clean restrooms! The equipment is great if you’re looking for powerlifting and bodybuilding specific stuff. All around great vibes and other lifters there are super friendly and always willing to give spots and offer encouragement! They also host great powerlifting meets that always so smooth and organized well. Less
I absolutely love primal gym. Blake and Shelby are amazing owners. They are always so helpful and always willing to help new members. They are also owners of a powerlifting federation called WRPF go check them out.
The best gym in Texas, period. I went to San Antonio for work for 4 weeks, did all my lifting for the month at this gym. They have everything I needed, the vibe there was awesome too. Blake and his wife Shelby are both super nice and very welcoming. I have an awesome gym I lift at back home, and it felt like I never left! 10/10 can't say enough good things about this gym!
Great gym and great people!
Best powerlifting gym in San Antonio. Wonderful people and top-notch equipment!
The gym is clean, and very comfortable (ac). Imo, the best powerlifter friendly gym in SA, has alot of powerlifting specific equipment, and bodybuilding equipment well. The owners Shelby and Blake are great people too.
Excellent equipment, even better community and atmosphere. Wouldn't want to train anywhere else.
Was there for the PRIMAL OPEN, great group of people and the owner ran this meet top notch ...
It's a great place focused on the right things.
By far, it is the best powerlifting gym I've trained in.
Great place for MAT (Muscle Activation Techniques) and recovery services from injury! I’ve had multiple long term pains and injuries that Shelby has helped me fix over the years. Went to different chiropractors, doctors, and specialist and none could help the way she did. As a business owner myself we need to take care of our bodies and this is absolutely the place to go. High performance recove... More
Great place for MAT (Muscle Activation Techniques) and recovery services from injury! I’ve had multiple long term pains and injuries that Shelby has helped me fix over the years. Went to different chiropractors, doctors, and specialist and none could help the way she did. As a business owner myself we need to take care of our bodies and this is absolutely the place to go. High performance recovery for strength training athletes is their expertise. Amazing powerlifting gym with all the equipment you could want for a modern take on old fashioned strength training. Less
The environment here is very welcoming, friendly, and respectful. I am someone who struggles to commit to a public gym. However, I have never felt awkward working out her 💕 The facility it's self is kept really clean and I really enjoy that they have a lounge area as well! I would definitely recommend Primal!
Absolutely love the facility and the people there. So happy I’m a part of an amazing community at primal. That place is the reason I’m still in texas. The friends I’ve made since that place has been open is truly something amazing. It’s like no other gym. This is the first gym I actually feel welcomed. The owners have created something special. If you wanna to be a part of something amazing, if ... More
Absolutely love the facility and the people there. So happy I’m a part of an amazing community at primal. That place is the reason I’m still in texas. The friends I’ve made since that place has been open is truly something amazing. It’s like no other gym. This is the first gym I actually feel welcomed. The owners have created something special. If you wanna to be a part of something amazing, if you wanna to get stronger, if you wanna be around amazing people that truly care, this is the gym you want to be at. I haven’t felt like I was part of a family since I got out of the Army but I can say I have a family now. Thank you guys for everything. Less
Family environment. Excellent equipment and staff. Top notch experience and coaching!
This place has been my gym for the past 2 years & I have loved every moment spent there. Not only do they have all things a powerlifter could need, but also plenty of accessory equipment for bodybuilders. They also have air conditioning, which is perfect for this Texas summer heat! The community at Primal is also just as amazing. I’ve developed some amazing friendships since training here. I defi... More
This place has been my gym for the past 2 years & I have loved every moment spent there. Not only do they have all things a powerlifter could need, but also plenty of accessory equipment for bodybuilders. They also have air conditioning, which is perfect for this Texas summer heat! The community at Primal is also just as amazing. I’ve developed some amazing friendships since training here. I definitely recommend checking this place out and giving it a try! Less
First time coming here for a powerlifting meet and I am impressed with the owners, the equipment and the way they handled the meet. If you’re looking for a powerlifting gym, I’d recommend checking this place out. I know we would if we lived closer! Thanks guys for hosting a great meet.
Ample equipment, supportive atmosphere, and kind, knowledgeable owners. Great place to train.
Best gym in san antonio. Hands down.
It was a great place to have the Powerlifting meet. The location had all the needed weights and equipment for your strength training needs.
Absolutely best gym in San Antonio!
I was able to get in touch with Blake at Primal Strength outside of normal gym hours and he worked with my brother and I to get us day passes while we were in town visiting family. Exceptional customer service and a great experience. The gym itself is packed with state of the art powerlifting equipment and is by far the cleanest, most equipped powerlifting gym in the area. I would highly recommen... More
I was able to get in touch with Blake at Primal Strength outside of normal gym hours and he worked with my brother and I to get us day passes while we were in town visiting family. Exceptional customer service and a great experience. The gym itself is packed with state of the art powerlifting equipment and is by far the cleanest, most equipped powerlifting gym in the area. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone interested in strength training. Less
If you're looking for a powerlifting gem, family, experts and state-of-the-art equipment, this is the place! Blake is the GOAT when it comes to powerlifting experience and knowledge. Shelby works absolute magic on any pain or mobility issues, focusing on longevity of the athlete. Wonderful, friendly and knowledgable folks.
Great gym! Great hours, quality equipment, reasonable pricing for guest passes. Will never be waiting for a squat rack. Staff is kind and extremely knowledgable. Terrific place for power lifters, strength athletes and regular gym rats.
Primal seems like the powerlifters heaven with endless comp racks, a couple monolifts, several deadlift platforms.. DBs, a turf, accessory machines, cardio machines, even a lounge area. Also I’ve never been to a gym that has a Spotify playlist you can add your music to!! Pretty cool. Clean, good staffing hours but members get 24/7 access!! Never miss a workout!!
Immaculate facility, top tier equipment, and exceptional training environment for those seeking a powerlifting specific gym!
Primal Strength and Performance is everything I look for in a powerlifting gym. The equipment is high quality and to competition standard, and the environment is very welcoming and friendly. If you are a competitive powerlifter, this gym is for you!
Love this location! Blake and Shelby have created such a welcoming environment with top tier equipment.
Owners are so friendly and the best gym equipment you can find
Fantastic brand new state-of-the-art powerlifting facility with attached manual therapy clinic. Not an uncalibrated plate in sight! Owners are knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely a must see for serious powerlifters.