Equipment & Facilities
The gym, whilst located under a railway arch, is surprisingly spacious at nearly 3000 sq feet. We've made maximum use of this space while retaining enough space for all types of lifting in a safe and pleasant environment.
Free Weights
Physical Culture has the largest selection of free weights and powerlifting equipment of any gym in London.
From the highest quality Olympic and Powerlifting barbells to speciality barbells, thick-handled dumbbells, grip training, as well as bands, chains and boards.
We just love Eleiko Barbells and plates, and we have tons of them for you to love, too. All loved weights get returned to racks. Share the love.
Machines
We love barbells and we love good machines, which is why we buy the best we can. Unlike businesses that merely set up to make money, we do not purchase poorly designed equipment because it is offered as the best package deal - we buy the best available.
Our gym machines are some of the finest available and many are of a vintage quality irreplaceable in today’s throw-away, budget-driven market. You will find quality brands here like Nautilus, Hammer Strength, MedX, BodyMasters and Magnum.
These machines have stood the test of time. Unlike much of the gimmicky new stuff you will find in most other gyms, they are designed to be effective, safe, and comfortable to use, with full instructions and easy weight adjustment.
Power Racks
If you enjoy using barbells, you'll appreciate our power racks. We exclusively utilise thick-gauge metal racks, which provide ample space to manoeuvre safely and comfortably as you strive for improvement.
Flimsy, undersized racks simply don't instil the confidence necessary for focused progression, defeating the purpose of stepping under the bar initially.
Lift with confidence. Grab your favourite Eleiko powerlifting bar, effortlessly slide on the plates within arm's reach of the rack, and rest assured, knowing you're utilising top-of-the-line equipment.
Focus solely on your exercise and achieve your goals.
Accessories and Speciality Items
You will find plenty of accessories and specialty items in our extensive arsenal of equipment. There are all manor of devices to provide variation and unique twists to help keep you improving.
There is never an excuse not to find new challenges here, and the choices are really only limited to your imagination.
You can constantly find ways to tweak the basics to break homeostasis or work around personal limitations for rehabilitation or pre-habilitation.
Competition Benches
We offer benches by ER Equipment, SportsKraft International, and Rogue Fitness—all of which are International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) approved Bench Press Stations. We've specifically imported items from SportsKraft, ER, and Rogue Fitness that we couldn't resist.
These benches represent the pinnacle of design we've encountered over the years. They not only meet all the criteria for strength and safety with features like head and neck protectors and perfect J-Hooks for heavy weights, but they also incorporate thoughtful touches that enhance the user experience. For instance, built-in jacks help adjust the starting height for users of different sizes without the need to unload the bar between sets.
Additionally, we offer a Thompson Fat pad specifically designed for larger lifters' shoulder health. It incorporates 'gripper' vinyl to ensure a secure, non-slip position during lifts. Paired with our selection of various J-Hooks, unracking and reracking become significantly easier compared to the poorly designed benches commonly found elsewhere."
These benches are truly exceptional, clearly crafted by individuals who understand the needs of Lifters.
