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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"I had the pleasure of training at Physical Culture for almost a year, and it was truly a dream gym. From the vast array of equipment to the heavy weights and the authentic atmosphere, it embodied e... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time training in a powerlifting gym and it was incredible. World class equipment and atmosphere. There is a real community feel to the gym and I felt very welcomed. 5/5 easily

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had an amazing time at Physical Culture. This place has history and you can feel it straight away. Top tier equipment for powerlifting, variety of bars, racks and benches along with calibrated pl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

For anyone interested in strength training this is a gem of a gym. The gym is mainly geared towards power lifting and has bars and calibrated plates galore. There are also squat racks and bench... See more

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Physical Culture Barbell Club - Putney's original gymnasium "Quaint gym filled with Eleiko & Rogue Fitness equipment and amazing people. Definitely the gym to train at in Putney for all levels of fitness." Physical Culture Gymnasium is Putney's foremost strength training and IPF British Powerlifting destination. We offer Powerlifting, strength training classes and bespoke personal training in London's most fully equipped IPF Eleiko & Rogue Fitness Powerlifting, Weightlifting and strength training club. The gym is located in a pleasant residential area in the centre of Putney, just a few moments away from Putney High Street or any of the train stations (Putney, East Putney or Putney Bridge stations). No matter what your current fitness level or age you will receive a warm welcome. Our members range from the age of 14 to 70-plus. At just under 3000 Sq ft the gym is equipped with a full line of Eleiko, MedX, Nautilus , Kabuki Strength and other essential equipment to perform the perfect tailored work-out. Originally opened in 1928 by Miss Margaret Grey (see 1954 Newspaper article ), the gym has remained Putney’s local gym ever since. To this day, despite all the large health Clubs and major chain gyms that have flooded the Putney area, the gym stays true to its family roots and provides that unpretentious, cultivated and friendly atmosphere of a local strength training club.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best kept secret of Putney

High quality and vast range of equipment
Super friendly and supportive atmosphere
Perfect for all levels and abilities from beginners to pros
No waiting times for the racks or machines

January 25, 2024
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Thank you for sharing the secret Hopefully your rating will find the club another high quality members with a discerning taste in quality equipment. Awesome review . Thank you again for taking the time to leave it 🙌
Kindest Regards
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highest quality equipment in a…

Highest quality equipment in a supportive environment. This is more than a gym… it’s a community that I am proud to be a part of! You can really tell that time and care has gone into the upkeep of PC. Couldn’t recommend it more!

January 24, 2024
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Reply from Physical Culture Gymnasium

Thank you for taking the time out of your day ( and from recovery time from that super solid 2 x 85kg bench 👌🏻😎💪) to leave the club this 5 Star Rating. I’m so glad to hear you’re happy in PC and are appreciating the equipment and training environment.
Kindest regards
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A not only incredible gym but a piece…

A not only incredible gym but a piece of history! Every bit of equipment is there for a reason. Had an incredible time training here if you are into iron culture and in London you need to check it out

November 23, 2023
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Sean, Thank You for helping the club reach other people looking for a place to lift, with this fantastic five star rating 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.
Kindest regards
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The BEST gym in London.

I cannot say enough good things about PC! It's an absolute gem of a gym, there's the best equipment, more weight plates than you can dream of but even more importantly I've been made to feel so welcome. The owner really looks after the gym and all its members, and the place has a great community feel about it that you can't help but want to push yourself that little bit more!

I always enjoy my time here, and could go on about it for ages but it's safe to say that this is by far the best gym I have ever trained in.

January 23, 2024
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Reply from Physical Culture Gymnasium

What can I say? The best members make the best gym 🙌. . Thank you very much for rating the club so highly and recommending to others . Wishing you many , many more PB’s and bucket loads of Gold Medals this coming season 🥇 🥇🥇🥇.
Kindest Regards
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Without a doubt the best powerlifting…

Without a doubt the best powerlifting gym I have ever been to. Incredible material, large number of calibrated discs, rogue/eleiko bar, an infinite number of special bars and good machinery. Very good and close treatment from his owner and training partners. If I go again I will repeat for sure.

January 19, 2024
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¡Gracias por dejar esta alta calificación! Espero que la traducción funcione bien y que hayas disfrutado de Londres. Los mejores deseos. Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had trained at PC for more over a year…

Had trained at PC for more over a year and can't recommend it enough. A true institution for anyone who is serious about lifting weights and appreciates top equipment.

January 21, 2024
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Awesome 🙌. Thank you for leaving the club this review. Thank you fir cranking up the 5 Star Rating 👍
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Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By some distance the finest gym in London

By some distance the finest gym in London. There is an outstanding selection of competition grade powerlifting equipment with enough space that you rarely have to wait to work out. The community is friendly and welcoming, as reflected by a diverse membership ranging from competitive strength athletes to local retirees. The management is extremely responsive and makes sure that the gym is always clean, well-organised and looked after. A one-of-a-kind gem!

November 21, 2023
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Marvellous 🤩. Thank you for leaving the club this 5 Star rating. Hopefully it will find another great member looking for somewhere to lift.
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Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best gym in the UK

The best gym in the UK, it has everything you need for powerlifting, weightlifting or bodybuilding!

January 20, 2024
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Thank you George for taking the time out of your day to leave the club this Star Rating 👌🏻👍💪
Kindest regards
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best gym I have ever used

This is a fabulous gym. It has tons of equipment, including competition benches, power.racks, and loads of high quality Olympic plates. It caters for everyone and has a good number of women members and older members also.
The best part of it is that everyone is extremely friendly and there is always someone around to help you out.

Could not recommend this place more highly whether you are a beginner, or a serious, powerlifter or weightlifter.

January 20, 2024
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Reply from Physical Culture Gymnasium

Nice one Sanjeev. Thank you for leaving this five star rating 🙌. See you in PC tomorrow 👍
Kind regards
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was visiting a friend in London who…

I was visiting a friend in London who is a member at PC and Chris (the owner) kindly facilitated me to train here with them for a few days. Absolutely amazing gym, all the kit is clearly hand selected and second to none. The space manages to suit everyone’s needs, whether you’re into general health and fitness, bodybuilding, power lifting or Olympic lifting. I really appreciated seeing different people with all sorts of training goals, across all ages, training together and sharing the space without any issue. It seemed like a real community that you can’t find elsewhere. Everyone using the gym seemed very polite, welcoming and accommodating to all using the space regardless of type of training. Thanks for having me Chris!

January 20, 2024
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Reply from Physical Culture Gymnasium

Hi Alex,
Well thank you for leaving this amazing review . I’ll have to thank Ben as well for having friends that can make such great reviews 😎
This review should really help the club attract more local people in if they come across this one 👍
Many thanks
Kind regards
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Strength training paradise

For anyone interested in strength training this is a gem of a gym.

The gym is mainly geared towards power lifting and has bars and calibrated plates galore. There are also squat racks and benches all equipped with proper safeties. A number of weightlifting/deadlift platforms. For accessories there are speciality bars, bands, chains as well as a number of Medex/Nautilus machines.

The gym is also suitable for weightlifting, strongman and bodybuilding.

People are friendly and helpful. Also you seldom have to wait for equipment.

January 20, 2024
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Reply from Physical Culture Gymnasium

Hi Doron, Thank you for leaving the club this five star and mentioning the Eleiko and Rogue IWF & IPF powerlifting equipment for Squat , Bench , Deadlift and Weightlifting movements . Hopefully it will attract some new locals into the club ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. See you tomorrow.
Kindest regards
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great atmosphere and professional equipment.

Pros:
- equipment (Eleiko, Rogue, MedX, etc)
- community vibe
- Personal Trainers (I work with James)
- owner - Chris is very knowledgeable and helped me selecting my powerlifting equipment
Cons:
- nothing

January 18, 2024
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Reply from Physical Culture Gymnasium

💥 super fast review . What a great first 5 Star . Like lightning. Thank you Lukasz . See you in PC 👍. Kind Regards Chris

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