Grinder Gym

11/14/2025

⚙️ The Bar Was Bending Before It Left the Ground ⚙️

If you’ve ever seen a Silver Dollar Deadlift, you know — the bar starts to bend long before it breaks contact.
And I can assure you, this one did leave the ground.

A lot goes into bending that bar. The setup, the leverage, the load — all of it adds up to a pull that’s unlike any other.

I’m not attempting to validate this lift to anyone and in no way is it comparable to the true king of all pulls, the conventional deadlift — judged to powerlifting standards.

This lift is its own beast.

It challenges you differently, demands control through chaos, and humbles you as fast as it rewards you.

If you ever want to experience it for yourself, come do a drop-in at Grinder Gym. The setup’s here, the atmosphere’s real, and the iron’s waiting.

📍 Grinder Gym – San Diego, CA
🏋️ Silver Dollar Deadlift – 999.7 lbs / 453.41 kg
🏆 Official World Record | World Deadlifting Council (WDC)

09/23/2025

🔥🔥🔥NEW EQUIPMENT 🔥🔥🔥 Jerk Blocks added to

09/19/2025

If you’re chasing those lower pecs, you’re going to love the decline bench.
The lower pec fiber bias on this one is no joke—it’s as direct as it gets. A solid addition any gym () if you’re serious about complete pec development. Remember, there are accessories… and then there are MASSories. (Oh that was bad 😜😝😝

08/20/2025

📸 San Diego’s Strongest – Complete Photo Gallery 📸

Our event photographer Kassidy Toups () captured some incredible moments from San Diego’s Strongest 2025. The full event gallery is now available!

🔗 https://kassidytoups.pixieset.com/sandiegostrongest2025
(DM for link)
💵 Access the full gallery: $35
✅ Photos from ALL events, men & women
✅ Non-watermarked downloads once payment is received

📲 Payment via Venmo: -Wilson-1 (scan QR on flyer)
Once payment is confirmed, you’ll receive a comment on your Venmo with a private gallery link.

Don’t miss the chance to grab your professional photos from the competition and relive the strongest day in San Diego! 💪🔥

08/16/2025

ISCA 2024 USA STRICT CURL CHAMPIONSHIPS

📍 LOCATION
Grinder Gym
1013 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101

🗓 DATE & TIME
Saturday, August 30, 2025
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📅 SCHEDULE
Weigh-In & Equipment Check: 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Rules Briefing: 9:30 – 10:00 AM
Warm-Up Room Opens: 10:00 AM
Competition Begins: 11:00 AM

💲 ENTRY FEES
Spectators: $20 @ the door
Competitors: $75
Cross-Over Fee: $25 per event
ISCA Membership: $30 (available at event)

✅ ELIGIBILITY
Men & Women, ages 13+

🏆 DIVISIONS
Teen • Junior • Open • Sub Masters • Masters • Adaptive Wheelchair • Wounded Warrior

⚖️ WEIGHT CLASSES
Men: 123 & Under → 309+
Women: 97 & Under → 199+

🥇 AWARDS
Top 3 in each weight class & division
Overall Awards in every category

Organizer: Dave DePew
📧 thedavedepew@gmail.com | 📱 619-840-8175

05/24/2025

Memorial Day Hours
Open: 8 AM – 3 PM

In honor of Memorial Day, we welcome all military veterans to train for free at Grinder Gym.
It’s a small gesture of appreciation for your service and sacrifice.

We also take this day to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Your courage is not forgotten. We continue to fight for freedom—every single day.

05/22/2025

📣 Athlete Announcement: Stacy Esparza

🔥 Locked in for San Diego’s Strongest Man & Woman 2025 🔥
Please welcome Stacy Esparza from Fontana, California to the roster!

Stacy is no stranger to the grind and is ready to bring the heat on August 9th at Grinder Gym. The bar is high, but so is her press! 💪

Let’s show her some love and support as she gears up to battle with the best!

📍 San Diego, CA
📆 August 9, 2025
🏋️‍♀️ San Diego’s Strongest

04/03/2025

Grinder Gym will be closed this Sunday, April 6th, for the APO West Coast Wreckage Powerlifting Meet.

Come support your fellow lifters and witness some of the strongest athletes on the West Coast compete.

Spectator entry is $20 at the door.

Gym members are welcome to attend for free and cheer on the community.

Lifting starts at 9am sharp.

03/06/2025

You’ve probably heard it before: “Don’t eat too much fruit—it’ll make you fat.”

Somehow, in the world of diet trends and fitness myths, fruit—one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods—has been put on the same level as candy bars and sodas. People fear bananas like they’re slabs of cheesecake and think a handful of grapes is sabotaging their weight loss goals. But here’s the truth: fruit isn’t making you fat. In fact, it can help you lose weight and improve your health.

The idea that fruit causes weight gain stems from an oversimplified fear of sugar. Yes, fruit contains sugar—but it’s not the same as the refined sugar in processed foods. Before you start ditching apples in favor of diet sodas, let’s break down why fruit is not only safe but actually beneficial for your fitness and weight loss goals

No, Fruit Won’t Make You Fat: How Fruit Helps Your Health Goals March 4, 2025 By Dave DePew Views: 36 You’ve probably heard it before: “Don’t eat too much fruit—it’ll make you fat.” Somehow, in the world of diet trends and fitness myths, fruit—one of nature’s most nutrient-dense fo...

02/14/2025

Knowing WHY you must move so you may shape HOW you move.

11/27/2024

🦃 **Thanksgiving Day Hours at Grinder Gym** 🦃

We’re thankful for all our amazing members who make Grinder Gym such a special community! This Thursday, November 28th, we’ll be open for you to get in a quick workout before the Thanksgiving feast.

📅 **Thanksgiving Day Hours:**
**8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon**

Come sweat, lift, and move with us before you enjoy the holiday with your loved ones. Let’s give thanks for strength, health, and another day to grind!

💪 **Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Grinder Gym!**

11/06/2024

Grinder will be closed Saturday November 9th for The Battle of the Bay Powerlifting Competition. Come out and support some of the strongest lifters on the West Coast.