Strength Valley is a powerlifting gym on the Telfordstraat in Zwolle. Not a fitness chain with a rack in the corner, but a place built entirely around squat, bench and deadlift. The gym aims to be a powerlifting community with a family feel, for beginners and experienced lifters.

The kit shows where the focus lies. You train on five Eleiko Competition Combo Racks, with competition bars, calibrated plates and deadlift platforms. So everything you'll come across at a meet is here too.

If you want guidance, the personal trainers will get you started. A nice touch: besides your regular coach you can pick an assistant coach to bounce other ideas off. Training on your own is also possible.

The gym is open on weekdays from 09:00 to 22:00, on Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00 and on Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. The number of memberships is limited, so check the site or get in touch for current availability.

Upcoming competitions in the Netherlands

All competitions are in the competition calendar.