"Easily the best powerlifting gym in Durham and almost anywhere for that matter. This gym has the best equipment, is always clean, and full of good vibes. Unfortunately I only travel to Durham once a year but working out at Anchor is always on my list of things to do. The owner is incredibly responsive and always very helpful. I wish I was a local again just for this gym!"

"Part of me doesn’t want to write a review because I want to keep this facility as a secret because it truly is a lifter’s dream facility. I was in town visiting family and friends from San Francisco and I was looking for a fitness studio that has barbells, heavy weights, and kettlebells. If you are looking for the same - whether here on a short weekend and wanting to get a quick lift in or resident of town - THIS IS YOUR PLACE! I did a drop-in session and John was communicative and hospitable in getting me set to enter the studio in a Sunday morning. Once I arrived, they had everything you could think of - barbells, a wide range of weights, a variety of machines. One thing for me that was a great touch - a hex bar for deadlifts - which I do not find often in my travels to local studios so it was a welcomed surprise! The facility was large and most importantly spotless - well kept and organized.they even had supplies to sanitize and clean your equipment after use. Thank you to the Anchor Powerlifting Team for brining this gem to the Bull City! I will be back soon!"

"Me, my fiancée, and some friends came down to visit to check the place out and we were thoroughly impressed with all the equipment Anchor has to offer for the recreational and competitive powerlifter. Aside from the specialized powerlifting equipment (combo racks, kg plates, and specialty bars), they also had enough machines and equipment that covered a wide variety of accessory and bodybuilding movements such as a leg extension/curl machine, a plate loaded chest supported row machine, and a pin loaded lat pulldown machine. Owners John and Holli were very accommodating host and made us feel super welcome and answered all our questions. As a gym owner and powerlifter myself, I highly recommend this gym!"