Coalition Strength & Conditioning
Editorial Summary
"Coalition Strength & Conditioning in Chicago provides a specialized environment for powerlifting and competitive strength training. The facility features calibrated power racks, deadlift platforms, heavy-duty barbells, and specialty bars. Coaching staff hold advanced credentials in strength sports and emphasize technique refinement, periodization, and injury prevention. Dedicated powerlifting gear including monolifts, specialty bars, and real-time video analysis tools."
— PTC Review TeamFacility Hours
- Monday: 5:50 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 5:50 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:50 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:50 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 5:50 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Community Feedback
"I’ve been a member about 2 1/2 years, but I wish I joined sooner. I switched gyms looking for somewhere with a lot of barbells and racks to continue lifting by myself. I ended up really enjoying the variety of the classes, and now do a mix of the functional fitness classes, technique classes (Olympic/CrossFit gymnastics), and lifting on my own. I’ve put on a lot of good weight, learned a lot of new skills, and all of my lifts are up 10-20+%. I appreciate every class has a built-in dynamic warmup, and I’ve stayed healthier here than when I lifted on my own. I don’t think most people join new gyms thinking about the community, but it’s ended up being one of my favorite parts. Everyone is friendly and encouraging (coaches and members) and there are a lot of fun events throughout the year. If you are looking to make friends, you definitely will at Coalition. One final thing, the ownership is as good as it gets. Coalition is a well run business, but it feels like a passion project. One that I am happy to support."
Sco Chu
May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Coalition Strength & Conditioning have a monolift for bench press and squat training?
Yes, the facility is equipped with multiple monolifts to assist with walkouts and provide focused squat and bench press work.
What type of powerlifting meets does Coalition Strength & Conditioning host or prepare athletes for?
Coalition prepares athletes for USAPL and USPA sanctioned meets, and occasionally hosts local mock meets for practice.
Does Coalition Strength & Conditioning offer membership options for competitive athletes only, or are casual lifters welcome?
While the facility caters to serious powerlifters, they offer open membership with access to all equipment and a separate competitive team program for athletes preparing for meets.
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