Welcome to Charlotte’s premier gym specializing in strength & conditioning, powerlifting & Olympic weightlifting!

We are thrilled to announce that we are currently accepting new clients!

Open Gym Hours:

Monday to Friday: 6AM – 8PM

Saturday: 10AM – 2PM

Classes:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6AM, 12PM, 5:30PM

Tuesday, Thursday: 12PM, 5:30PM

Saturday: 10AM

No matter what your fitness goals may be, whether it’s building strength and speed, losing weight, or preparing for competitions, we have the perfect program for you! At our gym, we offer a variety of options including classes, custom programming, remote programming, and personal training. Our expert coaches, Doug and Lindsay, are both accomplished national champions in multiple sports and have competed against the world’s best internationally.

Our Programs Include:

Powerlifting

Olympic Weightlifting

Kettlebell Sport

Strength & Conditioning

Queen's City Classic

PROGRAMS

For more information about our programs, including details and pricing, please visit our Programs page. We have something for everyone!

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QUESTIONS

If you’re unsure about which program is the best fit for your goals, simply let us know your objectives, and we will guide you towards the right program tailored to your needs.

  • Doug and Lindsay are dedicated owners who are devoted to helping their clients achieve their goals. Pride is highly recommended to anyone looking for a challenge.

    Chris W
    November 18, 2020

    Been coming to Pride for 6 years. Great programming and coaches. You get exposure to an amazing variety of workouts and components, along with technique feedback across the… read more

    Matt Stone
    November 18, 2019

    I was a college athlete who moved to Charlotte and looking for a gym. The atmosphere is great and the people are even better! I go everyday after work. Very… read more

    Kyle Lewis
    November 18, 2020
  • Visited from Maryland for the 365 strong powerlifting competition, friendly staff and great gym. Very nice host venue, hopefully the host more in the future.

    Ashley Stacharowski
    September 18, 2022

    Great environment to work out at~ Everyone is friendly and the owners and even people at the gym have helped when I get confused at how to use some equipment… read more

    Meaghan Wallace
    September 18, 2022

    I love this place. It’s the place to go if you are serious about improving your health span. Hard work and immediate results.

    Mark Lassiter
    November 18, 2021
  • Great space and great people! Doug and Lindsey and the whole staff are great teachers and coaches! Also, the best price in town. But don’t be fooled – the workouts… read more

    Christina Dowker
    November 18, 2019

    Signed up in July for the Beginner to Beast program. I’ve seen dramatic changes in my strength and condition. Highly recommended to anyone that wants to make a change. Great… read more

    Daniel Lynn
    November 18, 2020

    I happen to be a fellow gym owner on the outer side of the county, I have been following Doug & Lindsay for quite sometime and have had many conversations… read more

    Nobie Thrasher
    November 18, 2020
  • It’s hard to find gyms with an environment like this one. The industrial and open set up has everything needed, and the people here are great too. Lifting And boxing,… read more

    Griffin Knock
    June 18, 2022

    Phenomenal environment to perform in. Great organization and great staff

    Adam Stacharowski
    September 18, 2022

    Great Gym! And the environment is even better! Would definitely recommend.

    Houston Nolan
    November 18, 2020
  • I do the 6 am workouts, and it’s definitely a good start to my day. Challenging hour of working out, but I have been going just a few times a… read more

    Tim Edwards
    November 18, 2019

    I’ve been going here for over 2 years and wanted a gym that would teach me good technique and Pride does just that. The classes are always different so you… read more

    Samantha Charles
    November 18, 2020

    Great facility with quality equipment! Awesome staff!!! 5/5 stars. Would definitely recommend

    Robert Rooks
    November 18, 2021
  • This review comes so many years late. I worked out with Doug and Lindsay throughout my college years. I got turned into my best self. Everything I learned there has… read more

    Maria Mazzurco
    November 18, 2021

    I want to give a big thank you to Doug. I live out of state but saw one of his YouTube videos and emailed him for some help with my… read more

    Gregg Schachterle
    November 18, 2020

    I’ve been going to Pride for close to 5 years. The variety of workouts keeps me engaged and when I want to try something new, there not just options but… read more

    Jason Schneider
    November 18, 2020

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