West Chester Weightlifting

Fantastic experience: Super friendly staff and very well equipped. Best Olympic weightlifting gym I’ve ever been in! Will definitely be going back!

Fantastic experience: My experiences at West Chester Weighlifting have been amazing! I love the community of people. Maripaz specifically has made me feel very comfortable and welcomed as a first time weightlifter. I started a couple of months ago and have grown a lot in my confidence!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been having a great time at WC Weightlifting. Ryan, Ant, and the other coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. They provided great feedback right from the start and helped me hit a personal record of 100kg on snatch during my first day. Their coaching style is both encouraging and precise, which made a huge difference on my technique and confidence. Highly recommend this gym to anyone looking to improve their Olympic lifts in a supportive and very professional environment.

Fantastic experience: I started lifting with Ryan since I was 15. Since coming back to lifting a few months ago, I’ve been having so much fun! Weightlifting has been a huge part of my life and I can thank Ryan for the encouragement and introducing the sport to me. I have also joined the WCWL team as a coach! So many cool people in this gym !

Fantastic experience: Great learning environment. Very welcoming. My father and I joined this gym and have enjoyed the community and individualed training over the last half year. Would recommend! Ryan and his team know their stuff.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with a clean and well maintained space to begin my weight lifting journey. The atmosphere is motivating without being overwhelming.

Fantastic experience: Maeva and Jenny are the best. They are such amazing people and make working out so much fun. I have never found a gym that gets better than this from the, coaches to the amazing equipment they have.

Fantastic experience: West Chester Weightlifting is a great gym with great people. I needed some assistance in pushing myself in my workout routine. I was looking for tips, confidence and coaching in a positive environment and found all of that in this gym. Everyone was super helpful and friendly and if you are looking for a place to help you with weightlifting I highly recommend this one. The staff were all fantastic!

Fantastic experience: I have been athletic for most of my life, and have also had a number of broken bones, stroke and pregnancies all in my 20s. After gaining lots of weight after divorce in my 40s I was feeling the lowest of low in my body. I found WC Weightlifting, and with the encouragement of the amazing folks there, specifically Maria, I am feeling strong, confident and gaining balance everyday. The community is unparalleled, I have never been to a gym with such supportive members and I am excited to show up every time I go. The equipment Ryan has filled the gym with is top quality, the atmosphere is extremely supportive and met me where I was at, and continues to. It is amazing to see all levels of human activity from working on bodyweight balance to skilled olympic weightlifting. Everyone makes me feel seen and supported no matter their level of fitness.

Fantastic experience: Great coaching, people, atmosphere! Bought my 6 private sessions for Oly lifting and have gotten lot of feedback that needs to be put into practice. Can’t wait to see my improvement by the end of the year.

Fantastic experience: I absolutely adore West Chester Weightlifting! My trainer, Mariapez, has been instrumental in helping me believe in myself and push beyond my limits. The gym’s atmosphere is incredibly uplifting, thanks to Ryan, the owner, who has created a beautiful community that feels like family. What truly sets this place apart is the personal touches—Ryan even makes espresso for members! The combination of excellent coaching, supportive community, and thoughtful gestures makes this gym truly special. I feel grateful to be a part of it!

Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend WCW enough! Their expertise in weightlifting, combined with a personalized coaching approach, has helped me make incredible progress in both strength and technique. They take the time to break down movements, provide clear cues, and tailor programming to fit my goals. I am mostly coached by Maria. Beyond her technical knowledge, Maria fosters a supportive and motivating environment. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced lifter, she knows how to push you while ensuring you stay safe and confident under the bar. Thanks to her coaching, I’ve seen measurable improvements in my lifts and overall performance. The entire crew at WCW is amazing though and the ownership takes a lot of pride in the facility and the coaches they hire, and it shows through the warm and welcoming environment that they’ve curated. It’s what makes me come back!

Fantastic experience: Maria is the absolute best! Her knowledge, and personalized approach have helped me reach my fitness goals faster than I excepted. Her sessions are both challenging and fun, making every workout something to look forward to. The entire staff at West Chester Weightlifting is incredibly welcoming and supportive. I can’t recommend them enough!

Fantastic experience: I came to to West Chester to improve my Olympic Lifting for Crossfit and ended up loving Oly even more. The coaching is phenomenal, particularly Coach Ryan and Coach Maria, They really take time to figure out how to help you improve your lifts but do it at the right pace so i have continued to make progress but never feel overwhelmed. Coaches have a fantastic eye and can give feedback in a flexible and effective way. I feel like I am learning something new with each lesson and am incredibly pleased with my progress.

Fantastic experience: The West Chester weightlifting facility is welcoming. My personal trainer Maria, is pleasant, and she encourages you to do more and better techniques on your posture, the correct way to lift so you don't injure your back. All the coaches are great but Maria makes me feel more comfortable and confident in myself. That's why I like my coach Maria. She is great.

Fantastic experience: West Chester Weightlifting is a standout gym, immediately noticeable for its pristine cleanliness and well-maintained, high-quality equipment. The dedication to providing a premium training environment is evident. Ryan and his team of trainers possess a clear passion for what they do, offering both deep knowledge and genuine enthusiasm that cultivates a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. My personal experience with trainer María has been exceptional. Her expertise in Olympic lifts, combined with her motivating and fun training style, has been invaluable. The gym fosters a welcoming, non-judgmental community, ideal for focused training no matter where you are in your fitness journey. In essence, West Chester Weightlifting offers a top-tier training experience, I highly recommend them for anyone serious about their fitness goals.

Fantastic experience: A clean, comfortable environment with great lifting equipment and training plans personalised to you. Maria is my trainer and she is absolutely amazing! She is personable, positive, pays great attention to form and is overall just a really great trainer!! The founder, Ryan, is also very kind and is attentive to each persons needs, making adjustments or suggestions where he sees fit. Was definitely intimidated going in my first session but I just signed up for 6 more sessions with them, would definitely recommend for all levels (including beginners!) Lots of other positive and inclusive women apart of the community as well which really contributes to the comfortable vibe :)

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough great stuff about everyone at West Chester Weightlifting ! From the moment that I started working out there I have had the best experiences. All of the trainers there are knowledgeable , positive, and want the best for you. Ryan is an awesome person! He takes his time and thoroughly explains every exercise to you and gives you positive feed back! I will continue to work out with West Chester Weightlifting , it is the best gym by far that I have been too!

Fantastic experience: I have been lifting with Kristin, Ryan and the crew here since August. I’ve already seen so much progress! The environment is very supportive and the staff are all very knowledgable. These are highly technical movements but I feel safe being guided through them with the expertise here. You should definitely give it a try. I have had chronic pain issues that have since disappeared. I have a much easier time sitting all day at my desk job. Seriously, if you’re on the fence, invest in yourself - Weightlifting changes lives!

Fantastic experience: 6 years ago I lost over 100 pounds but I never did strength training or improved my balance or mobility. I still moved like I was obese. Recently I took a chance and decided to get out of my comfort zone and started with a beginner session at West Chester Weightlifting and I love it! They met me where I was (very beginner) and they encouraged me and pushed me when needed. I feel stronger physically and mentally. My balance and mobility improved too. If you are a beginner and considering strength training I highly recommend WC Weightlifting.