We are primarily a Powerlifting gym. Here at the Palace we train on the most heavy-duty, advanced yet simple equipment for the sport. 2 Competition Platforms, 2 IPF approved Competition Benches, IPF approved Combo Rack, 3 Power/2 Texas DL Bars, heavy-duty Power Rack, Safety Squat Bar, Trap Bar, Glute-Ham Raise, Reverse Hyper, Bands, Chains, 2 Cambered BP bars, and a 457.5kg (1008 lbs) IVANKO Kilo set. This is a USPF and USAPL friendly gym! While we cater mainly to single-ply and raw lifters, multi-ply lifters are always welcome to train on the facilities.
Astilla, Meskew, Fregoso, Evans, Brown at the 2009 USAPL Calif State Championships (Astilla photo)
Owner Kevin Meskew squatting 303 and deadlifting 391 on his way to the 2007 WPF World Master 50+ 123 lb class title in Torreon, Mexico
Gym MVP Anthony Fregoso in action at the 2009 FIT EXPO, LA Convention Center
